✓ Astronomical calculations for Rishikesh · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Rishikesh on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Moonrise
11:45 PM
Moonset
9:40 AM
Panchang Today in Rishikesh
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Rishikesh
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Rahu Kaal
12:18 PM - 1:54 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:22 AM - 5:10 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:03 PM - 12:51 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:27 PM - 6:51 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:33 AM - 9:08 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:43 AM - 12:18 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:53 AM - 12:44 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Rishikesh
30.10778, 78.29255 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 41m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- 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.