Varanasi Panchang – 26 March 2026
26 March 2026, Thursday · Chaitra Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 26 March 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Chaitra Shukla Ashtami tithi until 11:49 AM, followed by Navami. Nakshatra is Ardra until 04:19 PM, yoga Shobhana, and the Moon is in Mithuna. Sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset at 06:12 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:36 PM – 03:08 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:39 AM – 12:29 PM. Festival on this day: Ram Navami, Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 11:49 AMthen Shukla Navami until 10:07 AM, 27 Mar |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra until 04:19 PMthen Punarvasu until 03:24 PM, 27 Mar |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ardra pada 3 until 10:36 AMthen Ardra pada 4 until 04:19 PMthen Punarvasu pada 1 until 10:03 PMthen Punarvasu pada 2 until 03:49 AM, 27 Mar |
| Yoga | Shobhana until 12:31 AM, 27 Marthen Atiganda until 10:10 PM, 27 Mar |
| Karana | Bava until 11:49 AMthen Balava until 10:56 PMthen Kaulava until 10:07 AM, 27 Mar |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Meena |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mithuna until 09:36 AM, 27 Mar |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Day length | 12 h 16 min |
| Night length | 11 h 43 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:04 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:39 AM – 12:29 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:50 AM – 08:21 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:22 AM – 05:09 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:46 AM – 05:56 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:07 PM – 02:56 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:12 PM – 06:35 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:12 PM – 07:22 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:12 PM – 10:06 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:40 PM – 12:27 AM, 27 Mar |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:36 PM – 03:08 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:56 AM – 07:28 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:00 AM – 10:32 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 10:01 AM – 10:50 AM 02:56 PM – 03:45 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:52 AM, 27 Mar – 05:24 AM, 27 Mar |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:56 AM – 07:28 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:28 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Udveg | 09:00 AM – 10:32 AM |
| Char | 10:32 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Labh | 12:04 PM – 01:36 PM |
| Amrit | 01:36 PM – 03:08 PM |
| Kaal | 03:08 PM – 04:40 PM |
| Shubh | 04:40 PM – 06:12 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:12 PM – 07:40 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:40 PM – 09:08 PM |
| Rog | 09:08 PM – 10:36 PM |
| Kaal | 10:36 PM – 12:03 AM, 27 Mar |
| Labh | 12:03 AM, 27 Mar – 01:31 AM, 27 Mar |
| Udveg | 01:31 AM, 27 Mar – 02:59 AM, 27 Mar |
| Shubh | 02:59 AM, 27 Mar – 04:27 AM, 27 Mar |
| Amrit | 04:27 AM, 27 Mar – 05:55 AM, 27 Mar |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Meena | 05:56 AM – 06:56 AM |
|---|---|
| Mesha | 06:56 AM – 08:34 AM |
| Vrishabha | 08:34 AM – 10:31 AM |
| Mithuna | 10:31 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Karka | 12:45 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Simha | 03:03 PM – 05:17 PM |
| Kanya | 05:17 PM – 07:30 PM |
| Tula | 07:30 PM – 09:46 PM |
| Vrishchika | 09:46 PM – 12:03 AM, 27 Mar |
| Dhanu | 12:03 AM, 27 Mar – 02:08 AM, 27 Mar |
| Makara | 02:08 AM, 27 Mar – 03:53 AM, 27 Mar |
| Kumbha | 03:53 AM, 27 Mar – 05:23 AM, 27 Mar |
| Meena | 05:23 AM, 27 Mar – 05:55 AM, 27 Mar |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mithuna → West until 09:36 AM, 27 Mar |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Chaitra |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 26 March 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Chaitra Shukla Ashtami until 11:49 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 26 March 2026?
Ram Navami, Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 26 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 01:36 PM – 03:08 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 26 March 2026?
Ardra nakshatra until 04:19 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 26 March 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:39 AM – 12:29 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:22 AM – 05:09 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 05:56 AM – 07:28 AM, Labh 12:04 PM – 01:36 PM, Amrit 01:36 PM – 03:08 PM, Shubh 04:40 PM – 06:12 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 26 March 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 05:56 AM and sunset at 06:12 PM.