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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 17 May 2026

1, AdhikJyesthaShukla Paksha, Pratipada
2082 Gujarati Samvat
17
May 2026
Sunday
∞Yoga:ShobhanaMarana Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 09:41 PM
Next: Dwitiya

Nakshatra

Ends at 02:31 PM
Next: Rohini

Yoga

Ends at 06:15 AM
Next: Atiganda

Karana

Ends at 11:36 AM
Next: Bava

Vara

Sunday
Weekday (Sun (Surya))
Ruler: Sun (Surya)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
05:34 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:48 PM (Sunset)00:0005:33 AM, May 18 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Pratipada (Ends at 09:41 PM)
Dwitiya
Nakshatra
Krittika (Ends at 02:31 PM)
Rohini
Yoga
Atiganda
Karana
Kintughna (Ends at 11:36 AM)
Bava (Ends at 09:41 PM)
Balava

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
05:34 AM
Sunset
06:48 PM
Sun Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Day Length (Dinamana): 13h 13mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:11 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
None
Moonset
07:39 PM
Moon Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 10h 45m

Detailed Panchanga

Shukla Paksha
Tithi
PratipadaEnds at 09:41 PM• Next: Dwitiya
ShobhanaEnds at 06:15 AM• Next: Atiganda
Weekday
Sunday
Month (Amavasyant)
Adhika Jyeshtha
KrittikaEnds at 02:31 PM• Next: Rohini
Karana
Kintughna(11:36 AM)Bava(09:41 PM)Balava(Full Night)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha(Bright Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Adhika Jyeshtha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Krittika (Pada 2)
Moon Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)(till Full Night)→ Gemini (Mithuna) (from Full Night)
Sun Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
KrittikaPada 2
Nakshatra Padas
Krittika (Pada 3)09:17 AMKrittika (Pada 4)02:31 PMRohini (Pada 1)07:46 PMRohini (Pada 2)01:01 AM, May 18Rohini (Pada 3)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 31.9°Moon Longitude: 34.31°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2083 · Shaka 1948
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
3(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Raudraupto 03:42 PM, Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Next Samvat
Durmati(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Adhika Jyeshtha(Purnimanta)
Adhika Jyeshtha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings9 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:08 AM – 04:51 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:30 AM – 05:34 AM
  • 11:45 AM – 12:38 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:23 PM – 03:16 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:48 PM – 07:10 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:48 PM – 07:53 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    06:49 AM – 08:13 AM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:49 PM – 12:32 AM, May 18
Auspicious Yogas (8)1 Active
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Auspicious Timings Guide: Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.

Inauspicious Periods

19 Periods7 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 05:09 PM – 06:48 PM
  • Yamaganda
    12:11 PM – 01:50 PM
  • Gulika Kalam
    03:30 PM – 05:09 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    05:02 PM – 05:55 PM
  • Varjyam
    04:31 AM – 05:55 AM, May 18
  • Baana Dosha
    Agni
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 02:31 PM – 05:33 AM, May 18
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

Grishma (Summer)
Drik Ayana
Uttarayana
Drik Ritu
Grishma (Summer)
Netram
No Eyes (Inauspicious / Avoid)
Vedic Ayana
Uttarayana
Vedic Ritu
Grishma (Summer)
Jeeva
0 (No Life - Inauspicious)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
South (Dakshina)(upto Full Night)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)(Ends at 09:41 PM)→Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
West (Pashchima)(Consume barley before travel)
Shivavasa
Shmashana (Cremation Ground)(Ends at 09:41 PM)→Gowri (With Gowri)
Rahu Vasa
North (Uttara)
Homahuti
Surya
Kumbha Chakra
East
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

Raja (King)
Jupiter (Guru)
Mantri (Minister)
Mars (Mangala)
Senapati (Commander)
Moon (Chandra)
Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)
Jupiter (Guru)
Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)
Mercury (Budha)
Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)
Jupiter (Guru)
Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)
Moon (Chandra)
Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)
Saturn (Shani)
Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)
Jupiter (Guru)
Phaladhipati (Fruits)
Moon (Chandra)

Chandrabalam

6 Favorable1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 Unfavorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable
Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity)Favorable
Janma (Body / Self)Unfavorable
Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support)Favorable
Mitra (Friendly & Favorable)Favorable
Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss)Unfavorable
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

6 Auspicious7 Inauspicious
05:34 AM – 07:29 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
07:29 AM – 09:42 AM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
09:42 AM – 11:58 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
11:58 AM – 02:09 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
02:09 PM – 04:19 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
04:19 PM – 06:34 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
06:34 PM – 08:49 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
08:49 PM – 10:55 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
10:55 PM – 12:41 AM, May 18
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
12:41 AM – 02:15 AM, May 18
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
02:15 AM – 03:46 AM, May 18
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
03:46 AM – 05:26 AM, May 18
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:26 AM – 05:33 AM, May 18
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
05:34 AM – 07:29 AM
07:29 AM – 09:42 AM
09:42 AM – 11:58 AM
11:58 AM – 02:09 PM
02:09 PM – 04:19 PM
04:19 PM – 06:34 PM
06:34 PM – 08:49 PM
08:49 PM – 10:55 PM
10:55 PM – 12:41 AM, May 18
12:41 AM – 02:15 AM, May 18
02:15 AM – 03:46 AM, May 18
03:46 AM – 05:26 AM, May 18
05:26 AM – 05:33 AM, May 18
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872712
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.224654°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461177
Modified Julian Day
61177
Rata Die (RD)
739753
National & Julian Dates
National Date
27 Vaishakha, 1948
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1948
Julian Date
May 4, 2026 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

Nitya Puja & Daily Observances

Perform regular morning Sandhyavandanam, Surya Arghya, and family deity worship. Fasting and prayers are aligned with the prevailing Tithi.

About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga

5 Limbs
A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.

Tithi

1

The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.

Nakshatra

2

The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.

Yoga

3

The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.

Karana

4

Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.

Vara

5

The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.