Varanasi Panchang – 21 May 2026
21 May 2026, Thursday · Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 21 May 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami tithi until 08:27 AM, followed by Shashthi. Nakshatra is Pushya until 02:49 AM, 22 May, yoga Ganda, and the Moon is in Karka. Sunrise is at 05:11 AM and sunset at 06:39 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM. Festival on this day: Skanda Sashti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 08:27 AMthen Shukla Shashthi until 06:25 AM, 22 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya until 02:49 AM, 22 Maythen Ashlesha until 02:08 AM, 23 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Pushya pada 1 until 09:48 AMthen Pushya pada 2 until 03:26 PMthen Pushya pada 3 until 09:06 PMthen Pushya pada 4 until 02:49 AM, 22 May |
| Yoga | Ganda until 10:58 AMthen Vriddhi until 08:19 AM, 22 May |
| Karana | Balava until 08:27 AMthen Kaulava until 07:21 PMthen Taitila until 06:25 AM, 22 May |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Karka until 02:08 AM, 23 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Day length | 13 h 28 min |
| Night length | 10 h 32 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:55 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:47 PM – 10:18 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:47 AM – 04:29 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:08 AM – 05:11 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:10 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:39 PM – 07:00 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:39 PM – 07:42 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:39 PM – 10:09 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:34 PM – 12:16 AM, 22 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:11 AM – 06:52 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 09:40 AM – 10:34 AM 03:04 PM – 03:57 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Ashlesha: 02:49 AM, 22 May – 02:08 AM, 23 May |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:11 AM – 06:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 06:52 AM – 08:33 AM |
| Udveg | 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM |
| Char | 10:14 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Labh | 11:55 AM – 01:36 PM |
| Amrit | 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Kaal | 03:17 PM – 04:58 PM |
| Shubh | 04:58 PM – 06:39 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:39 PM – 07:58 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:58 PM – 09:17 PM |
| Rog | 09:17 PM – 10:36 PM |
| Kaal | 10:36 PM – 11:55 PM |
| Labh | 11:55 PM – 01:14 AM, 22 May |
| Udveg | 01:14 AM, 22 May – 02:33 AM, 22 May |
| Shubh | 02:33 AM, 22 May – 03:52 AM, 22 May |
| Amrit | 03:52 AM, 22 May – 05:11 AM, 22 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 05:11 AM – 06:51 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 06:51 AM – 09:05 AM |
| Karka | 09:05 AM – 11:23 AM |
| Simha | 11:23 AM – 01:37 PM |
| Kanya | 01:37 PM – 03:49 PM |
| Tula | 03:49 PM – 06:06 PM |
| Vrishchika | 06:06 PM – 08:23 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:23 PM – 10:28 PM |
| Makara | 10:28 PM – 12:13 AM, 22 May |
| Kumbha | 12:13 AM, 22 May – 01:43 AM, 22 May |
| Meena | 01:43 AM, 22 May – 03:12 AM, 22 May |
| Mesha | 03:12 AM, 22 May – 04:50 AM, 22 May |
| Vrishabha | 04:50 AM, 22 May – 05:11 AM, 22 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Karka → North until 02:08 AM, 23 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Amanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 21 May 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami until 08:27 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 21 May 2026?
Skanda Sashti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 21 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 21 May 2026?
Pushya nakshatra until 02:49 AM, 22 May.
What is the shubh muhurat on 21 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:47 AM – 04:29 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 05:11 AM – 06:52 AM, Labh 11:55 AM – 01:36 PM, Amrit 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM, Shubh 04:58 PM – 06:39 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 21 May 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 05:11 AM and sunset at 06:39 PM.