God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Bengaluru Panchang for Saturday, 15 August 2026
This day is Hariyali Teej. Panchang for Bengaluru, Saturday, 15 August 2026: Shukla Tritiya tithi until 5:22 pm, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Shiva yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:15 am to 10:49 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:58 am to 12:49 pm. Sunrise 6:07 am, sunset 6:40 pm.
Saturday, 15 August 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 15 Aug 2026 in Bengaluru?
The Panchang on 15 Aug 2026 in Bengaluru is Shukla Tritiya tithi, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Shiva yoga and Garaja karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Tritiya until 5:22 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni until 3:18 am
- Yoga
- Shiva until 7:03 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 5:22 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:07 am and 6:40 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 8:18 am, moonset 8:38 pm
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Hariyali Teej. Mainly observed by women in North India. Deity: Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Independence Day. National holiday.
What time is Rahu Kalam on 15 Aug 2026 in Bengaluru?
Rahu Kalam on 15 Aug 2026 in Bengaluru is from 9:15 am to 10:49 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:07 am to 7:41 amGulika Kalam
- 6:07 am to 7:47 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:15 am to 10:49 amRahu Kalam
- 1:58 pm to 3:32 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 15 Aug 2026 in Bengaluru?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:58 am to 12:49 pm, is the most widely used good time on 15 Aug 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:47 am to 9:15 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:58 am to 12:49 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:32 pm to 5:06 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:35 am to 5:21 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 15 Aug 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.
6:07 am6:40 pm6:07 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am to 7:41 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:41 am to 9:15 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:15 am to 10:49 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:49 am to 12:24 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:24 pm to 1:58 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:58 pm to 3:32 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:32 pm to 5:06 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:06 pm to 6:40 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:40 pm to 8:06 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:06 pm to 9:32 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:32 pm to 10:58 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:58 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 am to 1:49 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:49 am to 3:15 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:15 am to 4:41 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:41 am to 6:07 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 15 Aug 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 15 Aug 2026?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
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.