Bhadra Today
Thursday, July 30, 2026
New Delhi, India · IST
No Bhadra right now
Next Bhadra: Sat, Aug 1, 10:53 AM
Upcoming Bhadra Periods
Begins Sat, Aug 1 10:53 AMEnds Sat, Aug 1 11:07 PM
Begins Tue, Aug 4 10:03 PMEnds Wed, Aug 5 9:27 AM
Begins Sat, Aug 8 3:21 AMEnds Sat, Aug 8 2:00 PM
Begins Tue, Aug 11 4:55 AMEnds Tue, Aug 11 3:23 PM
Begins Sun, Aug 16 5:05 AMEnds Sun, Aug 16 4:53 PM
Begins Wed, Aug 19 7:20 PMEnds Thu, Aug 20 8:16 AM
Begins Sun, Aug 23 3:11 PMEnds Mon, Aug 24 4:19 AM
Begins Thu, Aug 27 9:09 AMEnds Thu, Aug 27 9:32 PM
Begins Sun, Aug 30 9:18 PMEnds Mon, Aug 31 8:52 AM
Begins Thu, Sep 3 4:27 AMEnds Thu, Sep 3 3:28 PM
Begins Sun, Sep 6 8:42 AMEnds Sun, Sep 6 7:29 PM
Begins Wed, Sep 9 12:31 PMEnds Wed, Sep 9 11:30 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.