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Panchang

Vaishakha Krishna Pratipada, Vikram Samvat 2083

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Varanasi

Panchang At A Glance

Today's Essential Elements

Vara
Guruvara
Whole day
Tithi
Krishna Pratipada
upto 21:26, then Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Chitra
upto 15:38, then Chitra
Yoga
Harshana
upto 19:13, then Vajra
Karana
Balava
upto 21:26, then Bava
Moon Rashi
Tula
182.25°
Sunrise
05:36
Solar Noon
11:58
Sunset
18:21
Day Length
12h 45m
Moonrise
04:30
Moonset
17:16

Sadhana guidance

Guruvara, Krishna Pratipada — wisdom and study

Best window: Sayahna Sandhya· 17:57–18:45 · Dusk junction for evening arati, japa, and contemplative reflection.
Avoid period: Rahu Kala· 13:34–15:10 · Keep major beginnings outside this band when possible.
Tithi focus: Krishna Pratipada· Agni emphasis · Support with japa and svadhyaya.
Nakshatra: Chitra· Qualities highlighted today: design, brilliance, craft.

Day timeline

The full vedic day from sunrise to sunrise

010203040506070809101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Rahu KalaYamagandaGulika KalaSunrise 05:36Sunset 18:21Next sunrise 05:35

Timing Guide

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Auspicious Windows

Brahma Muhurta
04:0004:48
Past

Ideal for meditation, japa, and scriptural study. Sattva is strongest.

Pratah Sandhya
05:1206:00
Past

Dawn junction for sandhyavandana, gayatri japa, and pranyama.

Abhijit Muhurta
11:1212:00
Past

Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.

Sayahna Sandhya
17:5718:45
Upcoming

Dusk junction for evening arati, japa, and contemplative reflection.

Cautionary Periods

Rahu Kala
राहु काल
13:3415:10
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Yamaganda
यमगण्ड
07:1208:47
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Gulika Kala
गुलिक काल
08:4710:23
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Panchanga table

Five limbs for the day

LimbValue
Vara
वार
Guruvara
Tithi
तिथि
Krishna Pratipada
Nakshatra
नक्षत्र
Chitra
Yoga
योग
Harshana
Karana
करण
Balava
Rashi
राशि
Tula

Tithi deities

The Lunar Month Cycle

30 Tithis — Pratipada is active today.

Panchang FAQ

Common questions