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Sydney Panchang for Tuesday, 3 March 2026

This day is Holika Dahan (Kamuni Punnami) and Holika Dahan (Kamuni Punnami). Panchang for Sydney, Tuesday, 3 March 2026: Purnima tithi until 10:43 pm, Magha nakshatra, Sukarma yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 4:18 pm to 5:53 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:41 pm to 1:32 pm. Sunrise 6:44 am, sunset 7:29 pm.

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Tuesday, 3 March 2026, Sydney

Calculated for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at 33.869° S, 151.209° E (Australia/Sydney).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchang on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney?

The Panchang on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney is Purnima tithi, Magha nakshatra, Sukarma yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Mangalavara.

Tithi
Purnima until 10:43 pm
Vara (weekday)
Mangalavara, Tuesday
Nakshatra
Magha until 1:05 pm
Yoga
Sukarma until 3:57 pm
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:03 am
Sunrise and sunset
6:44 am and 7:29 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 7:20 pm, moonset 6:06 am
Lunar month
Phalguna, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the north

Festivals and special days

Holika Dahan (Kamuni Punnami). Bonfire in the evening. Holi colours are played the next day. Deity: Lord Vishnu (Narasimha) and Prahlada.

Holika Dahan (Kamuni Punnami). Bonfire in the evening. Holi colours are played the next day. In 2026 it is observed on 3 March because of the lunar eclipse. Deity: Lord Vishnu (Narasimha) and Prahlada.

Purnima. Good for Satyanarayana vratam, charity and temple visits.

What time is Rahu Kaal on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney?

Rahu Kaal on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney is from 4:18 pm to 5:53 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 9:17 am to 10:08 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:55 am to 11:31 amYamaganda
  • 1:06 pm to 2:42 pmGulika Kalam
  • 4:18 pm to 5:53 pmRahu Kaal
  • 11:59 pm to 12:44 amDurmuhurtam (night)

What is the shubh muhurat on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney?

Abhijit muhurta, 12:41 pm to 1:32 pm, is the most widely used good time on 3 Mar 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 11:31 am to 1:06 pmLabh Choghadiya
  • 12:41 pm to 1:32 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
  • 5:15 am to 6:00 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 3 Mar 2026 in Sydney?

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.

6:44 am7:29 pm6:45 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:44 am to 8:19 amRogAvoid
8:19 am to 9:55 amUdvegAvoid
9:55 am to 11:31 amCharWeak
11:31 am to 1:06 pmLabhGood
1:06 pm to 2:42 pmAmritGood
2:42 pm to 4:18 pmKaalAvoid
4:18 pm to 5:53 pmShubhGood
5:53 pm to 7:29 pmRogAvoid
7:29 pm to 8:53 pm (night)KaalAvoid
8:53 pm to 10:18 pm (night)LabhGood
10:18 pm to 11:42 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
11:42 pm to 1:07 am (night)ShubhGood
1:07 am to 2:31 am (night)AmritGood
2:31 am to 3:56 am (night)CharWeak
3:56 am to 5:20 am (night)RogAvoid
5:20 am to 6:45 am (night)KaalAvoid

Which god to worship on 3 Mar 2026, and what is the lucky colour?

Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.

God of the day

Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy

Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.

Lucky colour

Red

Coral and deep orange also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 3 Mar 2026?

Good to do

  • Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
  • Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
  • Property and land matters, linked with Mangala

Better to avoid

  • Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
  • Taking new loans or lending money
  • Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)

Panchang and festivals in Sydney

Families in Sydney follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Sydney's own sunrise and sunset, and the seasons are reversed from India.

Well-known temples: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh, Sri Mandir, Auburn.

Diwali is celebrated with large community events across Sydney.

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.