✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Moonrise
2:47 AM
Moonset
3:15 PM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 1:31 PM
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 1:18 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 2:19 AM
Balava
till 1:31 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 8:54 PM
Priti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
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Panchak Active Today
Rog Panchak
Rog Panchak is active. Exercise caution with important activities.
Avoid: Cremation, Roof Construction, South Travel, Big Auspicious Events
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 1:18 AMPurva Bhadrapada Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Bangalore
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Rahu Kaal
12:16 PM - 1:51 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:19 AM - 5:07 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:50 AM - 12:41 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:25 PM - 6:49 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:30 AM - 9:05 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:40 AM - 12:16 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:50 AM - 12:41 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
10:30 – 12:02
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Apara Ekadashi
ekadashi
Fasting Day
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 42m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning 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.