✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
7:48 AM
Moonset
8:44 PM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 2:32 AM
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 2:32 AM
Taitila
till 1:16 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Indra
till 7:01 PM
Vaidhriti
till 11:37 PM
🧭
Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
⚠️
Panchak Active Today
Raj Panchak
Raj Panchak is active. Exercise caution with important activities.
Avoid: Cremation, Roof Construction, South Travel, Big Auspicious Events
Muhurat Today in Bangalore
⚠️
Rahu Kaal
9:25 AM - 10:56 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:02 PM - 12:50 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:47 AM - 5:35 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
⚠️
Yamaganda
1:57 PM - 3:28 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
⚠️
Gulika Kaal
6:23 AM - 7:54 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
6:23 AM - 7:11 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
7:11 AM - 8:00 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
⚠️
Varjyam
20:56 – 22:25
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
📿
Today's Festival / Vrat
3
🕉️
Gangaur
observance
🙏
Gauri Puja
vrat
Fasting Day
🕉️
Matsya Jayanti
celebration
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 7m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Elevated Deccan plateau (~900 m) keeps mornings cooler than nearby plains.
- Pre‑monsoon (Mar–May) often sees quick afternoon cloud build‑ups.
- Twilight feels slightly longer; early evenings are comfortable for errands.
Cultural Heritage
- Dodda Ganapathi, Bull Temple (Basavanagudi), and Banashankari are key shrines.
- Karaga at Dharmaraya Swamy Temple is Bengaluru’s signature Hindu festival.
- Ugadi, Navratri, and Deepavali light up pete areas and neighbourhood temples.