What is the tithi on March 3, 2026?

The tithi on March 3, 2026 is Purnima.

What nakshatra is active on March 3, 2026?

Magha nakshatra is active, with Sukarma yoga.

When are sunrise and sunset on March 3, 2026?

In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset is at 18:22.

When is Rahu Kalam on March 3, 2026?

In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 15:27–16:54. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Daily Almanac

Holi
Dhulandi

Auspicious day

Today is Tuesday, in the Shukla Paksha. Today is Holi. The tithi is Purnima till evening, then Pratipada begins. Purnima is the full moon, a day for devotion and completing what you started. The Moon is in Magha nakshatra till morning, then Purva Phalguni. Start new work in Abhijit Muhurta, 12:10 to 12:56, and avoid it in Rahu Kaal, 15:27 to 16:54. The Moon is in Simha rashi and the Sun in Kumbha.

Festivals on this date

Tuesday, 3 March

Holi

Rangwali Holi

The festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. People smear coloured powders, sing, dance, and visit friends and family.

Also on this day

Dhulandi
North IndiaGujaratAlso known as: Dhuleti · Rangwali Holi
The morning after Holika Dahan, when colours and water are thrown: Dhulandi in the north, Dhuleti in Gujarat — the day most people simply call Holi.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

- Purnima
  
  Prev day 17:56 upto Same day 17:07
- then
  Krishna Pratipada
  
  Same day 17:07 Next day 16:49
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
AmantaPhalguna
PurnimantaPhalguna

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

- Magha
  
  Prev day 07:50 upto Same day 07:31
- then
  Purva Phalguni
  
  Same day 07:31 Next day 07:38
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
- Sukarma
  
  Prev day 12:17 upto Same day 10:23
- then
  Dhriti
  
  Same day 10:23 Next day 08:51
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
- Bava
  
  Same day 05:28 upto Same day 17:07
- then
  Balava
  
  Same day 17:07 Next day 04:54
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.

Day at a glance

ChoghadiyaGowriBest & avoidHora

A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.

A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.

Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Purnima · Tue

Mar 3

Daily Almanac

Daytime periods

8·1h 27m

		06:44
		08:11
		09:38
		11:06
		12:33
		14:00
		15:27
		16:54

Night periods

8·1h 33m

		18:22
		19:54
		21:27
		23:00
		00:32
		02:05
		03:38
		05:10

Daytime periods

8·1h 27m

		06:44
		08:11
		09:38
		11:06
		12:33
		14:00
		15:27
		16:54

Night periods

8·1h 33m

		18:22
		19:54
		21:27
		23:00
		00:32
		02:05
		03:38
		05:10

		05:05→05:54
		12:10→12:56
		05:09→06:43
		15:27→16:54
		09:38→11:06
		12:33→14:00
		19:41→21:15

Daytime hours

12·58 min

		06:44
		07:42
		08:40
		09:38
		10:37
		11:35
		12:33
		13:31
		14:29
		15:27
		16:25
		17:24

Night hours

12·1h 2m

		18:22
		19:23
		20:25
		21:27
		22:29
		23:31
		00:32
		01:34
		02:36
		03:38
		04:39
		05:41

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

FAQs

What is the tithi on March 3, 2026?: The tithi on March 3, 2026 is Purnima.
What nakshatra is active on March 3, 2026?: Magha nakshatra is active, with Sukarma yoga.
When are sunrise and sunset on March 3, 2026?: In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset is at 18:22.
When is Rahu Kalam on March 3, 2026?: In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 15:27–16:54. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

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