Panchang for Varanasi

Sunday, March 29, 2026 · Sunday · रविवार

Day Quality: MixedGanda Mula - exercise caution

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiEkadashi (Shukla Paksha)· एकादशी2:23 AM
NakshatraAshlesha— Lord: mercury, Deity: Nagas7:09 AM
YogaDhriti· धृति10:19 AM
KaranaKimstughna2:23 AM
VarSunday· रविवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Moonrise
2:51 PM
Moonset
3:29 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Karka· कर्क
Sun Rashi
Meena· मीन

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:16 AM5:04 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:38 AM12:26 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:02 PM2:44 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:49 PM6:37 PM48m
Amrit Kaal5:52 AM6:40 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal4:40 PM6:12 PM1h 33m
Gulika Kaal3:07 PM4:40 PM1h 33m
Yama Ghanta12:02 PM1:35 PM1h 33m
Dur Muhurtam 111:52 AM12:40 PM48m
Dur Muhurtam 212:40 PM1:28 PM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2082
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Chaitra· चैत्र
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Shishira· शिशिर
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

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

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
☀️ Choghadiya for Varanasi
Day & night auspicious time periods
🕐 Hora for Varanasi
24 planetary hours with ruling planets

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Varanasi (25.32°N, 83.01°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Varanasi, India
Panchang

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Chaitra · चैत्र Shukla Paksha • VS 2082
5:52 AM
🌅 6:13 PM
Day: 12h 20m

Mixed

मिश्रित

Spiritual, purifying, liberating. Like a ladder to higher consciousness.

Tithi
एकादशी
Nakshatra
आश्लेषा
Yoga
धृति
Karana
किंस्तुघ्न

Upcoming Festival

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हनुमान जयंती

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Mar 28
🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Mar 29
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:38 AM12:26 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
5:52 AM6:40 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:02 PM2:44 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:49 PM6:37 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
4:40 PM6:12 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
12:02 PM1:35 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
3:07 PM4:40 PM
Varjyam 1Avoid
4:32 PM5:44 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
5:52 AM7:04 AM

Day Rhythm

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

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Char7:25
Labh8:57
Amri10:30
Kala12:02
Shub1:35
Roga3:07
Udve4:40
Udve6:12
Labh7:40
Udve9:08
Shub10:35
Shub12:03
Amri1:30
Char2:58
Roga4:25
Kala
Hora
6:54
7:56
8:57
9:59
11:01
12:02
1:04
2:06
3:07
4:09
5:11
6:12
7:11
8:09
9:08
10:06
11:04
12:03
1:01
1:59
2:58
3:56
4:54
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Dwadashi
Nakshatra
Ashl7:09
Magha
Yoga
Dhriti10:19
Shoola
Karana
Bava4:07
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
Fasting and spiritual practices
Vishnu worship and bhakti
Meditation and contemplation
⚠️ Caution
Material or worldly activities
Heavy eating or indulgence
Marriage ceremonies
Business launches
Material acquisitions
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
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Ekadashi Tithi (एकादशी)

Shukla Paksha

Eleventh lunar day - most sacred to Lord Vishnu and spiritual purification. Both Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi are highly revered for fasting. Brings spiritual merit, mental clarity, and detachment from material pleasures. The day is meant for devotion, not worldly pursuits. Special Ekadashis: Nirjala (strictest fast), Putrada (for progeny), Mokshada (for liberation), Gita Jayanti. Fasting on Ekadashi purifies body and mind. Avoid material activities, business transactions, and worldly pleasures. Focus entirely on spiritual practices.

Highly Favorable
Fasting
Vishnu worship
Spiritual practices
Meditation
Best Avoided
Material activities
Starting businesses
Purchases
Worldly transactions
📚 Source: Padma Purana, Ekadashi Mahatmya; Bhagavata Purana; 24 Ekadashis described in Puranas

Ashlesha Nakshatra (आश्लेषा)

Lord: mercury • Deity: Nagas

Ruled by Mercury, deity Nagas (serpents). Mystical and secretive. Good for occult practices, psychology, and dealing with hidden matters. Part of Ganda Mula, requires caution.

Highly Favorable
Occult
Psychology
Secret matters
Best Avoided
Marriage
Joyful events
Open dealings
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita, Ganda Mula warnings

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
Fasting
Vishnu worship
Spiritual practices
Meditation
Chanting mantras
Reading scriptures
Detachment practices
Charity to Brahmins
Occult
Psychology

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Material activities
Starting businesses
Purchases
Worldly transactions
Marriage
Pleasure activities
Joyful events
Open dealings

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:52 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:13 PM
🌕
Moonrise
2:51 PM
🌙
Moonset
3:29 AM
Madhyahna
12:02 PM
🕐
Day Length
12h 20m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
कर्क
Sun Sign
मीन
Season
Winter
Shishira
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Chaitra
चैत्र
Samvat
2082
Shaka 1948

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
4:32 PM5:44 PM
5:52 AM7:04 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
11:52 AM12:40 PM
12:40 PM1:28 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:16 AM5:04 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise

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 Varanasi.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 1 Mar 2026, 10:02:47 am | 25.3167°N, 83.0104°E