✓ Astronomical calculations for Varanasi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Varanasi on Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
5:55 PM
Moonrise
9:13 AM
Moonset
10:50 PM
Panchang Today in Varanasi
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 Varanasi
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Rahu Kaal
4:29 PM - 5:55 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:47 AM - 12:35 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:51 AM - 5:39 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:43 PM - 6:07 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:11 PM - 1:37 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:03 PM - 4:29 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:23 PM - 5:09 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
Varanasi
25.31668, 83.01041 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 28m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.