God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Good time for a first day at work or college in Bengaluru
Today's Panchang for Bengaluru, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 12:04 pm to 1:32 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:10 am, sunset 5:57 pm.
For a first day at college, school or a new job, many families pick a clean morning window to step out of home, even when the reporting time is fixed.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Bengaluru
Calculated for Bengaluru, Karnataka at 12.972° N, 77.595° E (IST).
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If your joining or class time is fixed, a common practice is to step out of home during a good window and carry something sweet.
Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in Bengaluru?
The Panchang today in Bengaluru is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 2:05 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 7:42 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 12:28 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 2:05 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:10 am and 5:57 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:33 pm, moonset 1:44 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kalam today in Bengaluru?
Rahu Kalam today in Bengaluru is from 12:04 pm to 1:32 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:39 am to 9:07 amYamaganda
- 10:35 am to 12:04 pmGulika Kalam
- 11:40 am to 12:27 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:04 pm to 1:32 pmRahu Kalam
What is the shubh muhurat today in Bengaluru?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:10 am to 7:39 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:29 pm to 5:57 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:33 am to 5:22 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Bengaluru?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:10 am5:57 pm6:10 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 am to 7:39 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:39 am to 9:07 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:07 am to 10:35 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:35 am to 12:04 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:04 pm to 1:32 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:32 pm to 3:00 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:00 pm to 4:29 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:29 pm to 5:57 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:57 pm to 7:29 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:29 pm to 9:00 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:00 pm to 10:32 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:32 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:04 am to 1:35 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:35 am to 3:07 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:07 am to 4:39 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:39 am to 6:10 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship today, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid today?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in Bengaluru
Bengaluru follows the Kannada Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Dodda Basavanna (Bull Temple), Basavanagudi, Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Sri Banashankari Temple.
The Bengaluru Karaga is held in Chaitra month, the Kadalekai Parishe groundnut fair is held at the Bull Temple in Kartika month, and on Makar Sankranti the evening sun shines on the Linga at Gavi Gangadhareshwara.
Questions people ask
What is the best time today for a first day at college or work in Bengaluru?
No strong window is left today. Check tomorrow's Panchang.
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.