✓ Astronomical calculations for Rishikesh · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Rishikesh on Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Moonrise
9:25 AM
Moonset
11:19 PM
Panchang Today in Rishikesh
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:11 AM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashwini
till 5:54 PM
Bharani
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 12:08 AM
Balava
till 11:11 AM
Kaulava
till 10:11 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shukla
till 1:08 PM
Brahma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:54 PMAshwini Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Rishikesh
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Rahu Kaal
4:45 PM - 6:10 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:06 PM - 12:54 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
5:14 AM - 6:02 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:58 PM - 6:22 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:20 PM - 4:45 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:39 PM - 5:25 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:07 – 15:38
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Rishikesh
30.10778, 78.29255 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 20m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- River valley micro‑climate keeps temperatures moderate year‑round.
- Pre‑monsoon afternoons can be warm; riverfront stays cooler.
- Winter early mornings are crisp—ideal for yoga and meditation.
Cultural Heritage
- Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan host daily evening aartis.
- Yoga capital of the world—ashrams and spirituality define the town.
- International Yoga Festival (Mar) draws global practitioners.