Panchang Today is that steady daily compass many Indian homes still trust, whether you’re planning a meeting, a journey, a prayer, or just trying to keep emotions in check. It’s not superstition, it’s timing, shaped by the Moon’s mood and the day’s planetary tone. Aaj Ka Panchang helps you stay connected to cultural roots while making mindful decisions in work, relationships, and spending. Some days ask you to push, others ask you to pause. Today has both, like a river that runs deep before it widens. Below are the important Panchang details for May 05, 2026 for India:
Date & Day Details
Date & Day DetailsTuesday carries a Mars flavour, action, courage, and also quick temper if you’re not careful. That theme blends with today’s Tithi, Krishan Paksh 3 (Tritiya), which ends at 05:24:28 and then moves into Krishan Paksh 4 (Chaturthi). In the Krishna paksha, the Moon is waning, so the mind naturally turns inward. Tritiya is good for refining, editing, and setting things right. Think of it as the third day after a tide turns, the water is still moving, but you can already see the new shoreline. If you’ve been meaning to correct a mistake, clear a pending message, or restart a health routine, this lunar day supports it. After 05:24:28, Chaturthi brings a more disciplined, obstacle clearing tone, so the day becomes better for structured tasks and cleaning up loose ends.Nakshatra is Jyestha, ending at 12:54:44, after which Mula begins. Jyestha is associated with Indra, the protector king among the Devas. It favors responsibility, leadership, and the ability to hold your ground. It’s excellent for handling sensitive matters, negotiations that need firmness, and taking charge in family decisions. Yet Jyestha can also make ego touchy. So ask yourself, are you trying to win, or trying to solve? After 12:54:44, Mula arrives, ruled by Nirriti, and it pulls things to the roots. Mula energy is sharp and honest. It supports research, diagnosis, therapy, deep study, and removing what’s rotten. It’s not the best for sugar coating. It’s better for truth.The Moon sits in Scorpio 26.14, then transitions at 12:54:44 into Sagittarius. Scorpio Moon days feel intense, private, and observant. People notice what’s unsaid. You might crave control. Then Sagittarius opens the windows. The mind becomes more direct, more hopeful, more ready to learn or travel. If your morning feels heavy, don’t label the whole day as difficult. The sky itself changes pace after 12:54:44.Yoga is Shiva, ending at 00:16:28, followed by Siddha. Shiva yoga favors purification, discipline, and steady effort. Siddha later supports accomplishment and finishing what you started. Karan begins with Visti, ending at 05:24:28, then Bava until 18:37:54, and then Balava. Visti, often linked with Bhadra, can bring delays, so keep the very early hours simple. Bava and Balava are steadier, better for practical work and everyday progress.
Auspicious Timings (good Muhurat)
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)Sometimes windows feel like open sky. You breathe better, the mind cooperates, and even small efforts land well. Start with brahma_muhurta, from 2026-05-05 03:52:12 to 2026-05-05 04:35:24. This is ideal for japa, silent meditation, study, and any personal vow you’ve been postponing. The world is quiet then, and the mind holds focus without wrestling.pratah_sandhya runs from 2026-05-05 04:13:48 to 2026-05-05 05:18:36. It’s a lovely time for morning prayers, a short walk, offering water to the Sun in your own way, and setting a clean intention for the day. You don’t need long rituals. Consistency is the point.abhijit_muhurta, from 2026-05-05 11:28:12 to 2026-05-05 12:21:00, is excellent for important phone calls, signing routine approvals, beginning a new work file, or pitching an idea. If you’ve been waiting for a supportive moment to ask for help, this is it.vijay_muhurta, from 2026-05-05 14:06:36 to 2026-05-05 14:59:24, suits confident action. Apply for that role, present the report, face the difficult conversation. Not with drama. With calm.godhuli_muhurta appears from 2026-05-05 18:30:26 to 2026-05-05 18:52:02, followed by sayahana_sandhya from 2026-05-05 18:30:26 to 2026-05-05 19:35:14. These twilight minutes are meant for family prayers, lighting a lamp, gratitude, and closing the day’s emotional accounts.For the night, nishita_muhurta is from 2026-05-05 23:32:50 to 2026-05-06 00:16:02, good for deeper spiritual practice, introspection, and sincere prayer.Choghadiya also gives quick guidance. In the day, Laabh @ 10:15, Amrit @ 11:54, and Shubh @ 15:12 are supportive. At night, Laabh @ 19:51, Shubh @ 22:33, and Amrit @ 23:54 feel smoother for productive or devotional work.
Inauspicious Timings
Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kaal is the classic caution zone, a patch of fog on the road. Today Rahu Kaal is from 15:12 to 16:51. The verified inauspicious window also shows rahu_kaal from 2026-05-05 15:12:28 to 2026-05-05 16:51:27. During this, avoid starting new ventures, big purchases, fresh investments, and contract signing. Keep your wallet closed today, at least in this slot. If you must work, do routine tasks, follow ups, and cleanup.What should you do in Rahu Kaal? Sit for a few minutes of breathwork. Chant the Rahu mantra, “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”. Read a spiritual text, even two pages. It’s also a good time to step back from arguments. Rahu loves impulsive reactions, and later you wonder why you said it.Yamaganda runs from 2026-05-05 08:36:33 to 2026-05-05 10:15:32. Treat it as a time for regular duties, not new beginnings. If you’re commuting then, drive with patience and leave a little early. No rushing.gulkai_kaal is from 2026-05-05 11:54:31 to 2026-05-05 13:33:29. Keep meetings simple, avoid ego clashes, and don’t press for immediate decisions. If someone delays, let it pass.There is dur_muhurtam from 2026-05-05 07:57:00 to 2026-05-05 08:50:00, and again from 2026-05-05 22:49:38 to 2026-05-05 23:32:38. Don’t start anything important in these spans. Postpone the serious talk with a spouse or colleague. It can turn prickly fast.baana (Agni) stays from 2026-05-05 05:18:36 to 2026-05-05 22:56:36. It signals a fiery background. Handle heat, sharp tools, and kitchen work with attention. Even in office politics, avoid flame throwing words.vidaal_yoga is from 2026-05-05 05:18:36 to 2026-05-05 12:53:58, suggesting caution in starting high stakes tasks before midday.Choghadiya inauspicious periods also guide you. In the day, Rog @ 05:19, Udveg @ 06:57, Kaal @ 13:33, and Rog @ 16:51 are better for routine, not launches. At night, Kaal @ 18:30, Udveg @ 21:12, Rog @ 26:36, and Kaal @ 27:57 are best kept calm. Avoid late night online shopping and heated chats.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal changes by location across India because it is calculated from local sunrise, and sunrise differs from place to place due to longitude differences. So the same weekday won’t give identical Rahu Kaal everywhere. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can match it to your location and plan appointments and purchases with better accuracy.
| city | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| mumbai | 15:48 – 17:25 |
| Delhi(NCR) | 15:38 – 17:18 |
| Bengaluru | 15:25 – 17:00 |
| Hyderabad | 15:24 – 17:01 |
| Chennai | 15:14 – 16:49 |
| Ahmedabad | 15:52 – 17:30 |
| Pune | 15:43 – 17:20 |
| Kolkata | 14:48 – 16:26 |
| Jaipur | 15:42 – 17:21 |
| kochi | 15:29 – 17:02 |
| Lucknow | 15:21 – 17:01 |
| Indore | 15:39 – 17:17 |
| Guwahati | 14:38 – 16:17 |
| Chandigarh | 15:40 – 17:21 |
| Surat | 15:50 – 17:27 |
| visakhapatnam | 15:05 – 16:42 |
| Nagpur | 15:24 – 17:02 |
| Coimbatore | 15:26 – 17:00 |
| Varanasi | 15:12 – 16:51 |
| Bhubaneswar | 14:57 – 16:34 |
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:19:04, and sunset is at 18:30:11. These are more than clock points. Sunrise is the day’s spiritual opening bell. If you can’t do a long prayer, stand near a window for a minute, breathe, and set a clean intention. On a Scorpio Moon morning, that simple act keeps your emotions from spilling into every conversation.Sunset at 18:30:11 brings the natural cue to slow down. This is a good day to reduce screen glare after dusk and be kinder in family spaces. Jyestha energy can make you command, and loved ones may resist. Choose warmth.Moonrise is at 09:53:13 PM. Night emotions may rise then, like a tide in a quiet creek. You may feel reflective, even a bit restless. Moonset is at 08:24:32 AM, May 6, so the Moon stays present through most of the night, supporting contemplation, prayer, and meaningful study. If sleep is light, don’t fight it. Read a few pages, chant softly, then return to bed. Keep it simple, like listening to rain on a roof.
Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations
Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsNo major Vrat or festival is observed today.This day falls in Vaishakha as per the amanta month, and Jyeshtha as per the purnimanta month. That matters because Vaishakha carries a cleansing, merit earning tone in many traditions, while Jyeshtha begins to hint at summer heat and the need for restraint. The sky echoes that message too. The Moon begins in Scorpio and then steps into Sagittarius at 12:54:44, shifting the mood from intense to more forward looking.For relationships, keep ego on a short leash in the morning. Jyestha can make you feel you’re the only responsible person in the room. Are you sure? Speak with respect, especially to elders and to a partner who’s already carrying stress. After midday, when the Moon moves towards Sagittarius, plan something light, a shared tea, a short walk, a phone call to an old friend. Small efforts heal bigger distances.For career and work, use the pre noon hours for focused tasks that need confidentiality, analysis, and steady follow through. The Scorpio Moon supports deep concentration. After 12:54:44, favor learning, planning, and outward communication. Pitch ideas, send proposals, and set travel or training plans, but stay mindful of Rahu Kaal from 15:12 to 16:51. Don’t choose that slot to sign or pay for something big.For spiritual practice, today is excellent for purification habits. A bath with simple intention, a short Hanuman Chalisa or Shiva prayer, or quiet japa in brahma_muhurta from 2026-05-05 03:52:12 to 2026-05-05 04:35:24 will feel powerful. In the evening, use sayahana_sandhya from 2026-05-05 18:30:26 to 2026-05-05 19:35:14 to close the day gently. Light a lamp, offer water, forgive one person in your mind. Even if you can’t say it aloud yet.End the day with one clean action. Pay one bill you’ve been avoiding, clear one drawer, or apologize for one sharp sentence. Do that, and the planets won’t have to teach the same lesson twice.















