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Solar and Lunar Events in Varanasi on Friday, August 21, 2026
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
1:34 PM
Moonset
12:00 AM
Panchang Today in Varanasi
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:01 AM, 23 Aug
Karana
Balava
till 10:27 AM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Taitila
till 12:49 PM, 22 Aug
Yoga
Indra
till 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti
till 5:18 AM, 22 Aug
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 11:53 AMAnuradha Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Varanasi
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Rahu Kaal
10:24 AM - 12:01 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:58 AM - 4:46 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:35 AM - 12:26 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:15 PM - 6:39 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
7:11 AM - 8:47 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:09 AM - 9:00 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:26 PM - 1:18 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
3:14 PM - 4:51 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
18:10 – 19:58
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Location Info
Varanasi
25.3176, 82.9739 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 54m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- River humidity lingers at dawn; clarity improves by late morning.
- Summer ‘loo’ winds make early starts valuable in May–Jun.
- Post‑monsoon evenings are calmer and cooler along the ghats.
Cultural Heritage
- Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan; Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh.
- Dev Deepawali lights ghats; Kartik Purnima boat processions.
- Nag Nathaiya, Holi at Assi, and Mahashivratri shobha yatras.