Panchang for Varanasi

Monday, May 18, 2026 · Monday · सोमवार

Day Quality: MixedSarvartha Siddhi Yoga - favorable for success

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiDwitiya upto 7:28 PM, Tritiya
NakshatraRohini upto 9:48 AM, Mrigashira— Lord: moon, Deity: Brahma
YogaSukarma upto 9:52 PM, Dhriti
KaranaBalava upto 9:03 AM, Kaulava upto 7:28 PM, Taitila upto 12:20 AM, Garaja
VarMonday· सोमवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:11 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Moonrise
6:07 AM
Moonset
8:39 PM

Rashi Positions

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

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:35 AM4:23 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:30 AM12:18 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:54 PM2:36 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:13 PM7:01 PM48m
Amrit Kaal7:16 AM8:32 AM1h 16m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal6:52 AM8:33 AM1h 41m
Gulika Kaal1:34 PM3:15 PM1h 41m
Yama Ghanta10:13 AM11:54 AM1h 41m
Dur Muhurtam 112:11 PM12:59 PM48m
Dur Muhurtam 212:59 PM1:47 PM48m

Vedic Calendar

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

Activity Recommendations

Good For

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

Avoid

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

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

Varanasi, India
Panchang
Monday, May 18, 2026
Jyeshtha · ज्येष्ठ Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:11 AM
🌅 6:37 PM
Day: 13h 25m

Exceptional

असाधारण

Organizing, harmonizing, balancing. Like a gardener arranging a garden.

Tithi
द्वितीया
Nakshatra
रोहिणी
Yoga
अतिगण्ड
Karana
बालव

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in VrishabhaRohini Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

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

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Kshema
Bharani
भरणी
Vipat
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Sampat
Rohini
रोहिणी
Janma
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Parama Mitra
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Mitra
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Naidhana
Pushya
पुष्य
Sadhaka
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Pratyari
Magha
माघा
Kshema
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Vipat
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Sampat
Hasta
हस्त
Janma
Chitra
चित्रा
Parama Mitra
Swati
स्वाति
Mitra
Vishakha
विशाखा
Naidhana
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Sadhaka
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Pratyari
Mula
मूल
Kshema
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Vipat
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Sampat
Shravana
श्रवण
Janma
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Parama Mitra
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Mitra
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Naidhana
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Sadhaka
Revati
रेवती
Pratyari
Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9) Janma (neutral) Avoid (3,5,7)
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:30 AM12:18 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
7:16 AM8:32 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:54 PM2:36 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:13 PM7:01 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
6:52 AM8:33 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
10:13 AM11:54 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
1:34 PM3:15 PM
VarjyamAvoid
2:19 PM3:37 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
Labh6:52
Amri8:33
Kala10:13
Shub11:54
Roga1:34
Udve3:15
Udve4:56
Char6:36
Ud7:56
Sh9:15
Sh10:35
Am11:54
Ch1:14
Ro2:33
Ka3:52
La
Hora
6:18
7:25
8:33
9:40
10:47
11:54
1:01
2:08
3:15
4:22
5:29
6:36
7:30
8:23
9:15
10:08
11:01
11:54
12:47
1:40
2:33
3:26
4:19
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Dwitiya7:28
Tritiya
Nakshatra
Rohini9:48
Mrigashira
Yoga
Sukarma9:52
Dhriti
Karana
Balava9:03
Kaulava7:28
Taitila12:20
Garaja
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
Organizing and planning
Structured learning
Creating systems and processes
⚠️ Caution
Impulsive actions
Unplanned adventures
Breaking established systems
Chaos or disorder
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
🎉 Sarvartha Siddhi Present!
Extremely auspicious - most activities favored
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Dwitiya Tithi (द्वितीया)

Shukla Paksha

Second lunar day - represents stability, growth, and accumulation. Ruled by Vidhi (Brahma) in Shukla Paksha and Yama in Krishna Paksha. Auspicious for financial matters, partnerships, agreements, and building foundations in relationships. The energy supports establishment and consolidation. Excellent for marriage-related ceremonies, forming alliances, and monetary transactions. Shukla Dwitiya particularly favorable for wealth accumulation. Avoid risky ventures and major surgeries. Good for consulting elders and seeking blessings.

Highly Favorable
Financial transactions
Partnerships
Agreements
Foundation work
Best Avoided
Risky ventures
Major surgery
Breaking relationships
Gambling
📚 Source: Muhurta Chintamani, Ch.4; Brihat Samhita, Vivaha Adhyaya

Rohini Nakshatra (रोहिणी)

Lord: moon • Deity: Brahma

Ruled by Moon, deity Brahma (creator). Most auspicious nakshatra for growth, beauty, and material prosperity. Excellent for marriage, agriculture, arts, and all creative pursuits.

Highly Favorable
Marriage
Agriculture
Arts
Material growth
Best Avoided
Destructive activities
Endings
📚 Source: Considered the best nakshatra in classical texts

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
Financial transactions
Partnerships
Agreements
Foundation work
Marriage ceremonies
Consulting elders
Wealth accumulation
Alliance formation
Marriage
Agriculture

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

6 activities
Risky ventures
Major surgery
Breaking relationships
Gambling
Destructive activities
Endings

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:11 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:37 PM
🌕
Moonrise
6:07 AM
🌙
Moonset
8:39 PM
Madhyahna
11:54 AM
🕐
Day Length
13h 25m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
वृषभ
Sun Sign
वृषभ
Sun Nakshatra
कृत्तिका
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठ · दिन 3
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
2:19 PM3:37 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
12:11 PM12:59 PM
12:59 PM1:47 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:35 AM4:23 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:00 AM5:11 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:37 PM7:48 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 Varanasi.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 19 Apr 2026, 6:41:00 am | 25.3167°N, 83.0104°E