VaranasiPanchang
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiPanchami until 08:27 am
NakshatraPushya until 02:49 am+1 next day
Adhika Jyeshtha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala01:35 pm–03:16 pm
- Yamaganda
- 05:10 am–06:51 am
- Gulika
- 08:32 am–10:13 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:40 am–10:33 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Varjyam
- 11:44 am–01:15 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:03 pm–03:57 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:47 pm–10:17 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:10 am
- Sunset
- 06:38 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:46 am – 04:28 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:47 pm – 10:17 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 05:10 am – 06:51 am
- Gulika
- 08:32 am – 10:13 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:40 am – 10:33 am
- Varjyam
- 11:44 am – 01:15 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 01:35 pm – 03:16 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:03 pm – 03:57 pm
At sunrise, 05:10 am
1Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
until 08:27 am85% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Pushya
Pada 1 · Lord: Saturn
until 02:49 am+1 next day4% elapsed
3Yoga
Ganda
until 10:58 am72% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 08:27 am70% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 24%
- Sunrise
- 05:10 am
- Sunset
- 06:38 pm
- Dawn
- 04:45 am
- Dusk
- 07:04 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 28m
- Moonset
- 11:23 pm
- Moonrise
- 09:36 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:10 am and sets at 06:38 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Adhika Jyeshtha. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On May 21, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Panchami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:27 am. The nakshatra is Pushya.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 21, 2026 is from 01:35 pm to 03:16 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.