Varanasi Panchang

Sunday, May 17, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Sunday, May 17, 2026: Shukla Paksha Pratipada, Krittika Nakshatra, Shobhana Yoga. Sunrise is 5:13 AM and sunset 6:35 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:55 PM – 6:35 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Pratipada
until 9:41 PM
Nakshatra
Krittika
until 2:32 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
until 6:15 AM
Karana
Kimstughna
until 11:36 AM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:13 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Moonrise
5:10 AM
Moonset
7:27 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:27 AM – 12:21 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:37 AM – 4:25 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:55 PM – 6:35 PM
Yamaganda11:54 AM – 1:34 PM
Gulika3:15 PM – 4:55 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:13 AM – 6:53 AM
CharNeutral6:53 AM – 8:33 AM
LabhAuspicious8:33 AM – 10:14 AM
AmritAuspicious10:14 AM – 11:54 AM
KaalInauspicious11:54 AM – 1:34 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:34 PM – 3:15 PM
RogInauspicious3:15 PM – 4:55 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:55 PM – 6:35 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:35 PM – 7:55 PM
RogInauspicious7:55 PM – 9:14 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:14 PM – 10:34 PM
CharNeutral10:34 PM – 11:54 PM
LabhAuspicious11:54 PM – 1:13 AM
AmritAuspicious1:13 AM – 2:33 AM
KaalInauspicious2:33 AM – 3:53 AM
ShubhAuspicious3:53 AM – 5:12 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada, lasting until 9:41 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 4:55 PM – 6:35 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:13 AM and sunset at 6:35 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:27 AM – 12:21 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.