Varanasi Panchang – 23 May 2026
23 May 2026, Saturday · Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 23 May 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami tithi until 04:28 AM, 24 May, followed by Navami. Nakshatra is Magha until 02:09 AM, 24 May, yoga Dhruva, and the Moon is in Simha. Sunrise is at 05:10 AM and sunset at 06:40 PM. Rahu Kaal is 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM. Festival on this day: Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 04:28 AM, 24 Maythen Shukla Navami until 04:31 AM, 25 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha until 02:09 AM, 24 Maythen Purva Phalguni until 02:51 AM, 25 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Magha pada 1 until 08:04 AMthen Magha pada 2 until 02:03 PMthen Magha pada 3 until 08:05 PMthen Magha pada 4 until 02:09 AM, 24 May |
| Yoga | Dhruva until 06:13 AMthen Vyaghata until 04:43 AM, 24 Maythen Harshana until 03:44 AM, 25 May |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 04:41 PMthen Bava until 04:28 AM, 24 Maythen Balava until 04:25 PM, 24 May |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Simha until 09:07 AM, 25 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Day length | 13 h 30 min |
| Night length | 10 h 30 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:55 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 11:45 PM – 01:21 AM, 24 May |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:46 AM – 04:28 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:07 AM – 05:10 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:10 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:40 PM – 07:01 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:40 PM – 07:43 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:40 PM – 10:10 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:34 PM – 12:16 AM, 24 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 05:10 AM – 06:51 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 05:10 AM – 06:04 AM 06:04 AM – 06:58 AM |
| Varjyam | 02:09 PM – 03:45 PM |
| Bhadra | 05:10 AM – 04:41 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Magha: 05:10 AM – 02:09 AM, 24 May |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 05:10 AM – 06:51 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 06:51 AM – 08:33 AM |
| Rog | 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM |
| Udveg | 10:14 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Char | 11:55 AM – 01:36 PM |
| Labh | 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Amrit | 03:17 PM – 04:59 PM |
| Kaal | 04:59 PM – 06:40 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:40 PM – 07:58 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:58 PM – 09:17 PM |
| Shubh | 09:17 PM – 10:36 PM |
| Amrit | 10:36 PM – 11:55 PM |
| Char | 11:55 PM – 01:14 AM, 24 May |
| Rog | 01:14 AM, 24 May – 02:32 AM, 24 May |
| Kaal | 02:32 AM, 24 May – 03:51 AM, 24 May |
| Labh | 03:51 AM, 24 May – 05:10 AM, 24 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 05:10 AM – 06:43 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 06:43 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Karka | 08:57 AM – 11:15 AM |
| Simha | 11:15 AM – 01:29 PM |
| Kanya | 01:29 PM – 03:42 PM |
| Tula | 03:42 PM – 05:58 PM |
| Vrishchika | 05:58 PM – 08:15 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:15 PM – 10:20 PM |
| Makara | 10:20 PM – 12:05 AM, 24 May |
| Kumbha | 12:05 AM, 24 May – 01:35 AM, 24 May |
| Meena | 01:35 AM, 24 May – 03:04 AM, 24 May |
| Mesha | 03:04 AM, 24 May – 04:42 AM, 24 May |
| Vrishabha | 04:42 AM, 24 May – 05:10 AM, 24 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Simha → East until 09:07 AM, 25 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, 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 23 May 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami until 04:28 AM, 24 May.
Which festival or vrat is on 23 May 2026?
Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 23 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 08:33 AM – 10:14 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 23 May 2026?
Magha nakshatra until 02:09 AM, 24 May.
What is the shubh muhurat on 23 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:28 AM – 12:22 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:46 AM – 04:28 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:51 AM – 08:33 AM, Labh 01:36 PM – 03:17 PM, Amrit 03:17 PM – 04:59 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 23 May 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 05:10 AM and sunset at 06:40 PM.