✓ Astronomical calculations for Varanasi · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in Varanasi on Sunday, December 28, 2025
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
5:16 PM
Moonrise
11:59 AM
Moonset
11:57 PM
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Moon Sign
Pisces
Panchang Today in Varanasi
Masa
Pausha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 12:01 PM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 8:43 AM
Revati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:40 AM
Bava
till 12:01 PM
Balava
till 11:11 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 10:13 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Varanasi
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Rahu Kaal
3:57 PM - 5:16 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:35 AM - 12:23 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
5:06 AM - 5:54 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:04 PM - 5:28 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
11:59 AM - 1:18 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
2:38 PM - 3:57 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
3:52 PM - 4:34 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Varanasi
25.31668, 83.01041 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- 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.