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Madurai, India

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · Shaniwara

Panchami

Shukla Paksha · upto 3:43 AM, Jul 19

✦ Purva Phalguni Moon in Simha Ashadha Masa

Waxing Crescent

17.1% illuminated

Sunrise

6:04 AM

Sunset

6:42 PM

Moonrise

9:37 AM

Moonset

10:03 PM

Best time · Abhijit

11:58 AM to 12:49 PM

Avoid · Rahu Kalam

9:14 AM to 10:48 AM

Panchang Elements

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla Paksha · upto 3:43 AM, Jul 19

Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni Pada 2

upto 6:00 PM

Yoga

Variyan

upto 8:45 PM

Karana

Bava upto 4:07 PM

Balava upto 3:43 AM, Jul 19

Muhurat Timings

Choose auspicious windows and avoid inauspicious periods for important work.

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta
4:33 AM to 5:19 AM
Pratah Sandhya
4:56 AM to 6:04 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
11:58 AM to 12:49 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
2:30 PM to 3:20 PM
Godhuli Muhurta
6:30 PM to 6:54 PM
Sayahna Sandhya
6:42 PM to 7:50 PM
Amrit Kalam
11:45 AM to 1:19 PM
Nishita Muhurta
12:01 AM, Jul 19 to 12:46 AM, Jul 19

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kalam
9:14 AM to 10:48 AM
Yamaganda
12:23 PM to 1:58 PM
Gulikai Kalam
5:08 PM to 6:42 PM
Dur Muhurtam
6:04 AM to 6:55 AM
6:55 AM to 7:45 AM
Varjyam
1:16 AM, Jul 19 to 2:52 AM, Jul 19
Vidaal Yoga
6:00 PM to 6:04 AM, Jul 19
Other inauspicious periods
Kulika 6:55 AM to 7:45 AM
Kantaka / Mrityu 11:58 AM to 12:49 PM
Kalavela / Ardhayaam 1:39 PM to 2:30 PM
Yamaghanta 3:20 PM to 4:11 PM

Sun & Moon

Madhyahna

12:23 PM

Day Duration

12 Hours 38 Mins

Night Duration

11 Hours 21 Mins

Moon Age

4 days

Moon Distance

376,256 km

Sun Nakshatra

Punarvasu · Pada 4

Hindu Calendar & Samvat

Vikram Samvat 2083 Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat 1948 Parabhava
Gujarati Samvat 2082 Pingala
Kali Samvat 5127
Month (Amanta) Ashadha
Month (Purnimanta) Ashadha
Pravishte / Gate 3
Paksha Shukla Paksha
Weekday Saturday (Shaniwara)
Drik Ritu Varsha
Vedic Ritu Grishma
Drik Ayana Dakshinayana
Vedic Ayana Dakshinayana

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Sign

Simha

upto 11:59 PM, then Kanya

Sun Sign

Karka

Nakshatra Pada

Purva Phalguni-2

Surya Nakshatra

Punarvasu Pada 4

Disha Shoola

East

Avoid travel toward this direction

Anandadi Yoga

Lumbkak

Tamil Yoga

Marana

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Favourable rashis and nakshatras for today, based on the Moon.

Good Chandrabalam (Rashi)

Mithuna Simha Tula Vrishchika Kumbha Meena

Good Tarabalam (Nakshatra)

Ashwini Bharani Krittika Rohini Ardra Pushya Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Hasta Swati Anuradha Mula Purva Ashadha Uttara Ashadha Shravana Shatabhisha Uttara Bhadrapada

Planetary Positions

Sidereal (Lahiri) positions at sunrise.

Planet Rashi Longitude Nakshatra Motion
Sun Karka Cancer 01-12-35 Punarvasu-4 Direct
Moon Simha Leo 19-55-41 Purva Phalguni-2 Direct
Mars Vrishabha Taurus 19-16-43 Rohini-3 Direct
Mercury Mithuna Gemini 23-35-36 Punarvasu-2 Retro
Jupiter Karka Cancer 09-38-22 Pushya-2 Direct
Venus Simha Leo 14-55-33 Purva Phalguni-1 Direct
Saturn Meena Pisces 20-27-13 Revati-2 Direct
Rahu Kumbha Aquarius 07-27-19 Shatabhisha-1 Retro
Ketu Simha Leo 07-27-19 Magha-3 Retro
Uranus Vrishabha Taurus 10-15-36 Rohini-1 Direct
Neptune Meena Pisces 10-09-28 Uttara Bhadrapada-3 Retro
Pluto Makara Capricorn 10-16-16 Shravana-1 Retro
Udaya Lagna (Ascendant Timings) When each rashi rises on the eastern horizon

Mithuna

5:04 AM – 6:03 AM

Karka

6:03 AM – 8:11 AM

Simha

8:11 AM – 10:11 AM

Kanya

10:11 AM – 12:10 PM

Tula

12:10 PM – 2:14 PM

Vrishchika

2:14 PM – 4:25 PM

Dhanu

4:25 PM – 6:32 PM

Makara

6:32 PM – 8:27 PM

Kumbha

8:27 PM – 10:12 PM

Meena

10:12 PM – 11:55 PM

Mesha

11:55 PM – 1:44 AM, Jul 19

Vrishabha

1:44 AM, Jul 19 – 3:48 AM, Jul 19

Mithuna

3:48 AM, Jul 19 – 5:59 AM, Jul 19

Karka

5:59 AM, Jul 19 – 6:04 AM, Jul 19

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What is Panchang?

Panchang (Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग) is the Hindu almanac that gives daily astrological details based on traditional Hindu calendrical calculations. The word means "five limbs" - the five elements used to describe the quality and timing of a day. Priests, astrologers, and families across India often consult the Panchang before weddings, business launches, housewarming ceremonies, and other important events.

The Five Elements of Panchang

Element What it represents
TithiLunar day - based on the angular distance between the Sun and Moon, measured in 12° segments, cycling from 1-30 across the bright and dark fortnights
NakshatraLunar mansion - one of the 27 divisions the Moon transits, each with distinct qualities and a ruling deity
YogaA daily yoga - calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes and divided into 27 segments; different yogas are traditionally considered more or less auspicious
KaranaHalf of a Tithi - there are 11 Karanas that cycle through the lunar month; some, such as Bava, Balava, and Kaulava, are traditionally considered auspicious
VaraWeekday (Vara) - each day is traditionally associated with a planetary ruler: Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn)

Why does Panchang change with location?

Panchang timings are anchored to the local sunrise and sunset. Since the Sun rises at a different moment in every city, periods like Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurta and the ending times of tithi and nakshatra shift from one place to another. Always consult the Panchang calculated for your own city before fixing a muhurat.

What is Rahu Kaal?

Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is a traditionally inauspicious period of approximately 90 minutes that occurs once every day between sunrise and sunset. In Vedic astrology, it is associated with Rahu, the shadow planet. Starting new or important work during Rahu Kaal is traditionally avoided. The period shifts each day of the week and is calculated based on local sunrise and sunset times.

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

A Muhurat is a traditionally auspicious window of time chosen by combining a favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara. Important timings referenced in the Panchang include Brahma Muhurta (about 96 minutes before sunrise, traditionally valued for meditation and study), Abhijit Muhurta (a midday period widely treated as auspicious), and Chandrabalam (times when the Moon is considered favourable for your birth sign). Many people also avoid Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, and Gulika Kalam before beginning important events.