Panchang for Patna

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiChaturthi upto 9:27 AM, Panchami
NakshatraPunarvasu— Lord: rahu, Deity: Rudra
YogaShoola upto 11:53 AM, Ganda
KaranaVishti upto 9:27 AM, Bava upto 7:14 PM, Balava
VarWednesday· बुधवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:01 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
8:13 AM
Moonset
10:32 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Mithuna· मिथुन
Sun Rashi
Vrishabha· वृषभ
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Krittika
· कृत्तिका

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:25 AM4:13 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:21 AM12:09 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:45 PM2:27 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:06 PM6:54 PM48m
Amrit Kaal2:36 AM4:13 AM1h 37m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal11:45 AM1:26 PM1h 41m
Gulika Kaal10:04 AM11:45 AM1h 41m
Yama Ghanta6:42 AM8:23 AM1h 41m
Dur Muhurtam 110:01 AM10:49 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 210:49 AM11:37 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Jyeshtha· ज्येष्ठ
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Vasanta· वसंत
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Patna (25.59°N, 85.14°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Patna, India
Panchang
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jyeshtha · ज्येष्ठ Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:01 AM
🌅 6:30 PM
Day: 13h 28m

Illuminating

दीप्तिमान

Intelligent, clearing, opening. Like removing stones from a path.

Tithi
चतुर्थी
Nakshatra
आर्द्रा
Yoga
Shoola
Shoola
Karana
विष्टि (भद्रा)

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in MithunaArdra Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

Aries
मेष
House 3
Taurus
वृषभ
House 2
Gemini
मिथुन
House 1
Cancer
कर्क
House 12
Leo
सिंह
House 11
Virgo
कन्या
House 10
Libra
तुला
House 9
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 8
Sagittarius
धनु
House 7
Capricorn
मकर
House 6
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 5
Pisces
मीन
House 4
Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11) Ashtama Chandra (8th) Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Sadhaka
Bharani
भरणी
Pratyari
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Kshema
Rohini
रोहिणी
Vipat
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Sampat
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Janma
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Parama Mitra
Pushya
पुष्य
Mitra
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Naidhana
Magha
माघा
Sadhaka
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Pratyari
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Kshema
Hasta
हस्त
Vipat
Chitra
चित्रा
Sampat
Swati
स्वाति
Janma
Vishakha
विशाखा
Parama Mitra
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Mitra
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Naidhana
Mula
मूल
Sadhaka
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Pratyari
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Kshema
Shravana
श्रवण
Vipat
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Sampat
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Janma
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Parama Mitra
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Mitra
Revati
रेवती
Naidhana
Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9) Janma (neutral) Avoid (3,5,7)

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
May 20
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:21 AM12:09 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
2:36 AM4:13 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:45 PM2:27 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:06 PM6:54 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
11:45 AM1:26 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
6:42 AM8:23 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:04 AM11:45 AM
VarjyamAvoid
4:54 PM6:31 PM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Kala6:42
Shub8:23
Roga10:04
Udve11:45
Udve1:26
Char3:07
Labh4:48
Amri6:29
Am7:49
Ch9:08
Ro10:27
Ka11:46
La1:05
Ud2:24
Sh3:43
Sh
Hora
6:09
7:16
8:23
9:31
10:38
11:45
12:53
2:00
3:07
4:15
5:22
6:29
7:22
8:15
9:08
10:00
10:53
11:46
12:38
1:31
2:24
3:16
4:09
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Chaturthi9:27
Panchami
Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Yoga
Shoola11:53
Ganda
Karana
Vishti9:27
Bava7:14
Balava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Education and learning
Intellectual pursuits
Writing and publishing
⚠️ Caution
Viewing the moon (causes false accusations - Mithya Dosha)
Hasty decisions without proper planning
Ignoring details
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
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Chaturthi Tithi (चतुर्थी)

Shukla Paksha

Fourth lunar day sacred to Lord Ganesha - removes obstacles and brings wisdom. Ruled by Yama in Shukla Paksha and Ganesha throughout. Highly favorable for overcoming difficulties, starting studies, and seeking blessings. Wednesday Chaturthi is especially powerful (Angarak Chaturthi). Shukla Chaturthi is Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrated monthly; Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand Ganesh Chaturthi. Krishna Chaturthi is Sankashti Chaturthi for Ganesha fasting. Excellent for removing barriers. Avoid delicate negotiations requiring tact.

Highly Favorable
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Best Avoided
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
📚 Source: Ganesha Purana, Upasana Khanda; Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha; Brihat Samhita

Ardra Nakshatra (आर्द्रा)

Lord: rahu • Deity: Rudra

Ruled by Rahu, deity Rudra (fierce form of Shiva). Stormy and transformative. Brings destruction of old to make way for new. Avoid auspicious ceremonies; good for difficult tasks.

Highly Favorable
Transformation
Facing difficulties
Rudra worship
Best Avoided
Marriage
Joyful events
New ventures
📚 Source: Shiva Purana

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Overcoming enemies
Wednesday Chaturthi rituals
New beginnings after setbacks
Transformation
Facing difficulties
Rudra worship

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
Marriage
Joyful events
New ventures
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:01 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:30 PM
🌕
Moonrise
8:13 AM
🌙
Moonset
10:32 PM
Madhyahna
11:45 AM
🕐
Day Length
13h 28m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
मिथुन
Sun Sign
वृषभ
Sun Nakshatra
कृत्तिका
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठ · दिन 5
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
4:54 PM6:31 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
10:01 AM10:49 AM
10:49 AM11:37 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:25 AM4:13 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
3:50 AM5:01 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:30 PM7:41 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Patna.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 25 Apr 2026, 8:17:23 pm | 25.5941°N, 85.1356°E