Varanasi Panchang

Saturday, May 23, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Saturday, May 23, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Magha Nakshatra, Dhruva Yoga. Sunrise is 5:10 AM and sunset 6:38 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 8:32 AM – 10:13 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 4:27 AM
Nakshatra
Magha
until 2:09 AM
Yoga
Dhruva
until 6:13 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:41 PM
Weekday
Saturday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Moonrise
11:40 AM
Moonset
12:06 AM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:27 AM – 12:21 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:34 AM – 4:22 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal8:32 AM – 10:13 AM
Yamaganda1:35 PM – 3:16 PM
Gulika5:10 AM – 6:51 AM

Choghadiya

Day

KaalInauspicious5:10 AM – 6:51 AM
ShubhAuspicious6:51 AM – 8:32 AM
RogInauspicious8:32 AM – 10:13 AM
UdvegInauspicious10:13 AM – 11:54 AM
CharNeutral11:54 AM – 1:35 PM
LabhAuspicious1:35 PM – 3:16 PM
AmritAuspicious3:16 PM – 4:57 PM
KaalInauspicious4:57 PM – 6:38 PM

Night

LabhAuspicious6:38 PM – 7:57 PM
AmritAuspicious7:57 PM – 9:16 PM
KaalInauspicious9:16 PM – 10:35 PM
ShubhAuspicious10:35 PM – 11:54 PM
RogInauspicious11:54 PM – 1:13 AM
UdvegInauspicious1:13 AM – 2:32 AM
CharNeutral2:32 AM – 3:51 AM
LabhAuspicious3:51 AM – 5:10 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 4:27 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 8:32 AM – 10:13 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:10 AM and sunset at 6:38 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.