✓ Astronomical calculations for Mumbai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Mumbai on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
Moonrise
6:05 AM
Moonset
6:15 PM
Panchang Today in Mumbai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:26 AM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 7:42 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Shakuni
till 8:26 AM
Chatushpada
till 7:44 PM
Nagava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 9:15 AM
Shubha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Mumbai
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Rahu Kaal
12:46 PM - 2:17 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
5:08 AM - 5:56 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:22 PM - 1:10 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:36 PM - 7:00 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:22 PM - 1:10 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
12:20 – 13:53
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Mumbai
19.076, 72.8777 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 4m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- Strong sea‑breeze most afternoons; evenings stay warm and humid.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) can flip conditions within an hour—carry buffers.
- Horizon haze near sunset is common along the west coast.
Cultural Heritage
- Siddhivinayak and ISKCON (Juhu) are devotional anchors; Banganga tank hosts rituals.
- Ganesh Chaturthi visarjans at Girgaon/Chowpatty define the city’s festive rhythm.
- Navratri garba, Gudi Padwa, and Kartik Purnima at Banganga are widely observed.