Bhadra Today
Sunday, September 13, 2026
New Delhi, India · IST
No Bhadra right now
Next Bhadra: Mon, Sep 14, 7:21 PM
Upcoming Bhadra Periods
Begins Mon, Sep 14 7:21 PMEnds Tue, Sep 15 7:45 AM
Begins Fri, Sep 18 1:01 PMEnds Sat, Sep 19 2:13 AM
Begins Tue, Sep 22 8:56 AMEnds Tue, Sep 22 9:43 PM
Begins Fri, Sep 25 11:07 PMEnds Sat, Sep 26 10:47 AM
Begins Tue, Sep 29 6:14 AMEnds Tue, Sep 29 5:11 PM
Begins Fri, Oct 2 10:15 AMEnds Fri, Oct 2 9:07 PM
Begins Mon, Oct 5 2:59 PMEnds Tue, Oct 6 2:08 AM
Begins Thu, Oct 8 10:16 PMEnds Fri, Oct 9 9:53 AM
Begins Wed, Oct 14 12:17 PMEnds Thu, Oct 15 1:14 AM
Begins Sun, Oct 18 8:28 AMEnds Sun, Oct 18 9:42 PM
Begins Thu, Oct 22 2:36 AMEnds Thu, Oct 22 2:48 PM
Begins Sun, Oct 25 11:56 AMEnds Sun, Oct 25 10:52 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bhadra?
Bhadra (the Vishti karana) is an inauspicious period in the panchang. Each tithi is divided into two karanas; Bhadra is the time when the Vishti karana is running. Starting auspicious work during it is avoided.
What is avoided during Bhadra?
Weddings, mundan (first haircut), housewarming, travel, new business and acts like tying the Raksha Bandhan rakhi are avoided during Bhadra. Holika Dahan is always done in a Bhadra-free window.
How long does Bhadra last?
Bhadra usually lasts from a few hours up to about half a day and occurs several times a month. The upcoming Bhadra periods, with start and end times, are listed above.