God of the day
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Bengaluru Panchang for Sunday, 19 April 2026
This day is Akshaya Tritiya. Panchang for Bengaluru, Sunday, 19 April 2026: Shukla Dwitiya tithi until 10:43 am, Bharani nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kalam is 4:59 pm to 6:32 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:53 am to 12:43 pm. Sunrise 6:04 am, sunset 6:32 pm.
Sunday, 19 April 2026, Bengaluru
Calculated for Bengaluru, Karnataka at 12.972° N, 77.595° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 19 Apr 2026 in Bengaluru?
The Panchang on 19 Apr 2026 in Bengaluru is Shukla Dwitiya tithi, Bharani nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kaulava karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dwitiya until 10:43 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Bharani until 7:03 am
- Yoga
- Ayushman until 7:54 pm
- Karana
- Kaulava until 10:43 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:04 am and 6:32 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:18 am, moonset 8:36 pm
- Lunar month
- Vaishakha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Akshaya Tritiya. One of the most auspicious days of the year. Widely considered good for buying gold and starting new ventures. Deity: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
What time is Rahu Kalam on 19 Apr 2026 in Bengaluru?
Rahu Kalam on 19 Apr 2026 in Bengaluru is from 4:59 pm to 6:32 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 12:18 pm to 1:52 pmYamaganda
- 3:25 pm to 4:59 pmGulika Kalam
- 4:53 pm to 5:42 pmDurmuhurtam
- 4:59 pm to 6:32 pmRahu Kalam
What is the shubh muhurat on 19 Apr 2026 in Bengaluru?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:53 am to 12:43 pm, is the most widely used good time on 19 Apr 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:11 am to 10:45 amLabh Choghadiya
- 10:45 am to 12:18 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:53 am to 12:43 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 1:52 pm to 3:25 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:32 am to 5:18 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 19 Apr 2026 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.
6:04 am6:32 pm6:04 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:04 am to 7:38 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:38 am to 9:11 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:11 am to 10:45 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:45 am to 12:18 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:18 pm to 1:52 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:52 pm to 3:25 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:25 pm to 4:59 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:59 pm to 6:32 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:32 pm to 7:59 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:59 pm to 9:25 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:25 pm to 10:52 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:52 pm to 12:18 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:18 am to 1:45 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:45 am to 3:11 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:11 am to 4:37 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:37 am to 6:04 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 19 Apr 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Lucky colour
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 19 Apr 2026?
Good to do
- Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise
- Meet seniors, officials or your boss
- Start health routines and morning walks
Better to avoid
- Oil bath and hair oiling, as many families avoid it
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Non-vegetarian food, in many households
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 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.