God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Bengaluru Panchang for Wednesday, 23 August 2028
This day is Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Panchang for Bengaluru, Wednesday, 23 August 2028: Shukla Chaturthi tithi until 2:01 am, Hasta nakshatra, Sadhya yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kalam is 12:22 pm to 1:55 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:08 am, sunset 6:36 pm.
Wednesday, 23 August 2028, 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 23 Aug 2028 in Bengaluru?
The Panchang on 23 Aug 2028 in Bengaluru is Shukla Chaturthi tithi, Hasta nakshatra, Sadhya yoga and Vanija karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturthi until 2:01 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Hasta until 11:22 pm
- Yoga
- Sadhya until 12:56 pm
- Karana
- Vanija until 3:36 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:08 am and 6:36 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 8:43 am, moonset 8:49 pm
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Ganesha is installed and worshipped, ideally at midday. Avoid looking at the moon tonight, as per tradition. Deity: Lord Ganesha.
What time is Rahu Kalam on 23 Aug 2028 in Bengaluru?
Rahu Kalam on 23 Aug 2028 in Bengaluru is from 12:22 pm to 1:55 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:41 am to 9:15 amYamaganda
- 10:48 am to 12:22 pmGulika Kalam
- 11:57 am to 12:47 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:22 pm to 1:55 pmRahu Kalam
What is the shubh muhurat on 23 Aug 2028 in Bengaluru?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 23 Aug 2028, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:08 am to 7:41 amLabh Choghadiya
- 5:02 pm to 6:36 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:35 am to 5:22 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 23 Aug 2028 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.
6:08 am6:36 pm6:08 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:41 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:41 am to 9:15 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:15 am to 10:48 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:48 am to 12:22 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:22 pm to 1:55 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:55 pm to 3:29 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:29 pm to 5:02 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:02 pm to 6:36 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:36 pm to 8:02 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:02 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:29 pm to 10:55 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:55 pm to 12:22 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:22 am to 1:48 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:48 am to 3:15 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:15 am to 4:41 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:41 am to 6:08 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 23 Aug 2028, 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 on 23 Aug 2028?
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 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.