Do's and Don'ts During Bhadra Kaal: In Hinduism, Bhadra Kaal is considered an extremely inauspicious time. Performing any auspicious or religious ceremonies during this period is prohibited, as it is believed that actions performed during Bhadra do not yield the desired positive results. For this reason, activities such as weddings, head shaving ceremonies, housewarming ceremonies, starting a new business, and pilgrimages are not undertaken during this time. Bhadra is also known as Vishti Karana in astrology, and its significance is explained in the Panchang.

The duration of Bhadra Kaal depends on the position of the moon and can typically last from 7 hours to 13 hours or even longer. Therefore, it is essential to know the date and time of Bhadra before planning any auspicious event. In this article, we will provide you with the correct date and time of Bhadra in February, and also explain the different types of Bhadra and which activities are prohibited or permitted during each type.
Significant changes will come in the lives of these zodiac signs with the rising of Venus, bringing happiness and prosperity.

What is Bhadra, and how does it affect us?

According to astrology, Bhadra travels through the three realms – Swarga Lok (heaven), Prithvi Lok (earth), and Patala Lok (underworld) – according to the twelve zodiac signs. The realm in which Bhadra is situated determines its effect on that realm. When Bhadra is in Swarga Lok, it does not have any negative impact on the people living on Earth. It is believed that when the moon is in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Scorpio, Bhadra resides in Swarga Lok. In this situation, Bhadra is not considered inauspicious, and some auspicious activities can be performed during this time.

When Bhadra is in Swarga Lok, performing auspicious activities yields positive results.
Which Bhadra allows for auspicious activities?

The Bhadra of Swarga Lok is considered auspicious. The face of this Bhadra is upward-facing, and its effect does not fall on the Earth. When Bhadra is in Swarga Lok, performing auspicious activities yields positive results. Therefore, it is not correct to consider every Bhadra inauspicious; rather, it is important to see in which realm the Bhadra is located.

When should auspicious activities not be performed during Bhadra?

When Bhadra is situated in Mrityuloka, i.e., the earthly realm, it is considered most inauspicious. According to religious texts, Bhadra in the earthly realm creates obstacles in all endeavors. The Sanskrit text Piyushadhara also states that Bhadra in Swargaloka (heavenly realm) gives auspicious results, Bhadra in Patalaloka (netherworld) brings financial gains, but Bhadra situated in the earthly realm destroys all undertakings. For this reason, performing any auspicious or propitious activities is prohibited during this time.

Bhadra Dates and Times in February 2026
Bhadra Date    Bhadra Start (Time)    Bhadra End (Time)
February 2, 2026    3:37 PM    February 3, 2:38 AM
February 5, 2026    8:06 PM    February 6, 6:57 AM
February 9, 2026,    12:35 AM    February 9, 11:43 AM
February 12, 2026    9:15 AM    9:24 PM
February 16, 2026    1:50 AM    3:02 PM
February 19, 2026    10:24 PM    February 20, 11:21 AM
February 23, 2026,    1:40 PM    February 24, 1:27 AM
February 28, 2026    5:08 PM    March 1, 3:59 AM

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