Panchang for Bengaluru

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Friday · शुक्रवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiShashthi upto 1:51 PM, Saptami
NakshatraUttara Ashadha upto 7:40 PM, Shravana— Lord: sun, Deity: Vishvadevas
YogaShubha upto 11:38 PM, Shukla
KaranaVanija upto 1:51 PM, Vishti upto 9:53 PM, Bava
VarFriday· शुक्रवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Moonrise
--:--
Moonset
10:59 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Makara· मकर
Sun Rashi
Mesha· मेष
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Bharani
· भरणी

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:20 AM5:08 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:52 AM12:40 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:16 PM2:58 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:11 PM6:59 PM48m
Amrit Kaal12:43 PM2:27 PM1h 44m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal10:41 AM12:16 PM1h 35m
Gulika Kaal7:31 AM9:06 AM1h 35m
Yama Ghanta3:26 PM5:01 PM1h 35m
Dur Muhurtam 18:56 AM9:44 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 29:44 AM10:32 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Vaishakha· वैशाख
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Vasanta· वसंत
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Bengaluru (12.97°N, 77.59°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Bengaluru, India
Panchang
Friday, May 8, 2026
Vaishakha · वैशाख • Krishna Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 5:56 AM
🌅 6:35 PM
Day: 12h 40m
★★★★★

Favorable

अनुकूल

Warrior-like, protective, strategic. Like a commander leading troops to victory.

Tithi
Shashthi
षष्ठी
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Yoga
Shubha
शुभ
Karana
Garaja
गर

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Makara • Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 10
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 9
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 8
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 7
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 6
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 5
♎
Libra
तुला
House 4
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 3
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 2
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 1
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 12
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 11
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Vipat
Bharani
भरणी
Sampat
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Janma
Rohini
रोहिणी
Parama Mitra
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Mitra
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Naidhana
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Sadhaka
Pushya
पुष्य
Pratyari
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Kshema
Magha
माघा
Vipat
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Sampat
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Janma
Hasta
हस्त
Parama Mitra
Chitra
चित्रा
Mitra
Swati
स्वाति
Naidhana
Vishakha
विशाखा
Sadhaka
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Pratyari
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Kshema
Mula
मूल
Vipat
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Sampat
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Janma
Shravana
श्रवण
Parama Mitra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Mitra
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Naidhana
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Sadhaka
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Pratyari
Revati
रेवती
Kshema
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:52 AM – 12:40 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
12:43 PM – 2:27 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:16 PM – 2:58 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:11 PM – 6:59 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
10:41 AM – 12:16 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
3:26 PM – 5:01 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
7:31 AM – 9:06 AM
VarjyamAvoid
9:23 PM – 10:04 PM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Roga7:31
Udve9:06
Udve10:41
Char12:16
Labh1:51
Amri3:26
Kala5:01
Shub6:36
Ro8:00
Ka9:25
La10:50
Ud12:15
Sh1:40
Sh3:05
Am4:30
Ch
Hora
♃6:59
♂8:03
☉9:06
♀10:09
☿11:13
☽12:16
♄1:19
♃2:23
♂3:26
☉4:29
♀5:33
☿6:36
7:32
8:29
9:25
10:22
11:19
12:15
1:12
2:09
3:05
4:02
4:59
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Shashthi1:51
Saptami
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha7:40
Shravana
Yoga
Shubha11:38
Shukla
Karana
Vanija1:51
Vishti9:53
Bava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Overcoming enemies and obstacles
Military or competitive activities
Strategic planning for battles (literal or metaphorical)
⚠️ Caution
Making peace with enemies (if war is needed)
Compromising on principles
Avoiding necessary conflicts
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
📖

Shashthi Tithi (षष्ठी)

Krishna Paksha

Sixth lunar day associated with Kartikeya (Skanda) - brings courage, strength, and victory. Ruled by Skanda in Shukla Paksha and Kartika in Krishna Paksha. Good for physical activities, sports, competitions, and matters requiring courage. Excellent for military activities, competitive endeavors, and overcoming enemies. Shukla Shashthi favorable for aggressive pursuits; Krishna Shashthi requires caution. Associated with children's welfare. Avoid harsh speech towards family and delicate matters requiring softness.

Highly Favorable
•Physical activities
•Sports and competitions
•Military matters
•Courage-requiring tasks
Best Avoided
•Harsh speech to family
•Delicate negotiations
•Soft matters
📚 Source: Skanda Purana, Kaumara Khanda; Kartikeya Stotras; Chhath Puja tradition (Kartik Shukla Shashthi)
⭐

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (उत्तराषाढ़ा)

Lord: sun • Deity: Vishvadevas

Ruled by Sun, deity Vishvadevas (universal gods). Brings permanent success and lasting achievements. Highly auspicious for all important activities and material pursuits.

Highly Favorable
•Lasting success
•Important ventures
•Leadership
Best Avoided
•Temporary activities
📚 Source: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Physical activities
Sports and competitions
Military matters
Courage-requiring tasks
Kartikeya worship
Children's welfare
Competitive exams
Overcoming obstacles through force
Lasting success
Important ventures

Proceed With Caution

4 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation

Not Recommended

5 activities
Harsh speech to family
Delicate negotiations
Soft matters
Temporary activities
General auspicious activities

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:56 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:35 PM
🌕
Moonrise
--:--
🌙
Moonset
10:59 AM
☀
Madhyahna
12:16 PM
🕐
Day Length
12h 40m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Makara
मकर
Sun Sign
Mesha
मेष
Sun Nakshatra
Bharani
भरणी
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Vaishakha
वैशाख · दिन 24
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
West
पश्चिम

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
9:23 PM – 10:04 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
8:56 AM – 9:44 AM
9:44 AM – 10:32 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM – 12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:20 AM – 5:08 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:45 AM – 5:56 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:35 PM – 7:46 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Bengaluru.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 19 Apr 2026, 6:45:24 am | 12.9719°N, 77.5937°E

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