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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 18 May 2026

2, AdhikJyesthaShukla Paksha, Dwitiya
2082 Gujarati Samvat
18
May 2026
Monday
∞Yoga:Sukarma✦Sarvartha Siddhi✦Amrita SiddhiAmrita Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 05:53 PM
Next: Tritiya

Nakshatra

Ends at 11:31 AM
Next: Mrigashira

Yoga

Ends at 09:47 PM
Next: Dhriti

Karana

Ends at 07:46 AM
Next: Kaulava

Vara

Monday
Weekday (Moon (Chandra))
Ruler: Moon (Chandra)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
05:33 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:48 PM (Sunset)00:0005:33 AM, May 19 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Dwitiya (Ends at 05:53 PM)
Tritiya
Nakshatra
Rohini (Ends at 11:31 AM)
Mrigashira
Yoga
Sukarma (Ends at 09:47 PM)
Dhriti
Karana
Balava (07:46 AM)
Kaulava (Ends at 05:53 PM)
Taitila

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
05:33 AM
Sunset
06:48 PM
Sun Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Day Length (Dinamana): 13h 14mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:11 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
06:31 AM
Moonset
08:49 PM
Moon Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 10h 44m

Detailed Panchanga

Shukla Paksha
Tithi
DwitiyaEnds at 05:53 PM• Next: Tritiya
SukarmaEnds at 09:47 PM• Next: Dhriti
Weekday
Monday
Month (Amavasyant)
Adhika Jyeshtha
RohiniEnds at 11:31 AM• Next: Mrigashira
Karana
Balava(07:46 AM)Kaulava(05:53 PM)Taitila(04:03 AM, May 19)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha(Bright Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Adhika Jyeshtha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Krittika (Pada 2)
Moon Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)(till 10:04 PM)→ Gemini (Mithuna) (from 10:04 PM)
Sun Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
KrittikaPada 2
Nakshatra Padas
Rohini (Pada 3)06:16 AMRohini (Pada 4)11:31 AMMrigashira (Pada 1)04:47 PMMrigashira (Pada 2)10:04 PMMrigashira (Pada 3)03:22 AM, May 19Mrigashira (Pada 4)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 32.86°Moon Longitude: 49.55°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2083 · Shaka 1948
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
4(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 Timings12 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:08 AM – 04:51 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:29 AM – 05:34 AM
  • 11:45 AM – 12:38 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:24 PM – 03:17 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:49 PM – 07:10 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:49 PM – 07:53 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    08:43 AM – 10:07 AM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:49 PM – 12:32 AM, May 19
Auspicious Yogas (8)4 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 Periods8 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 07:13 AM – 08:52 AM
  • Yamaganda
    10:32 AM – 12:11 PM
  • Gulika Kalam
    01:51 PM – 03:30 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    12:38 PM – 01:31 PM
  • Varjyam
    04:28 PM – 05:52 PM
  • Baana Dosha
    Nripa
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 05:33 AM – 11:31 AM
Inauspicious Yogas (9)1 Active
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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 10:04 PM)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Patala (Inauspicious)(Ends at 05:53 PM)→Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)
Disha Shoola
East (Purva)(Consume ghee before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 05:53 PM)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
North-West
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
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
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

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

7 Auspicious6 Inauspicious
05:33 AM – 07:24 AM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
07:24 AM – 09:38 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
09:38 AM – 11:53 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
11:53 AM – 02:05 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:05 PM – 04:15 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
04:15 PM – 06:29 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:29 PM – 08:45 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
08:45 PM – 10:50 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
10:50 PM – 12:37 AM, May 19
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
12:37 AM – 02:10 AM, May 19
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
02:10 AM – 03:41 AM, May 19
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
03:41 AM – 05:22 AM, May 19
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:22 AM – 05:33 AM, May 19
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
05:33 AM – 07:24 AM
07:24 AM – 09:38 AM
09:38 AM – 11:53 AM
11:53 AM – 02:05 PM
02:05 PM – 04:15 PM
04:15 PM – 06:29 PM
06:29 PM – 08:45 PM
08:45 PM – 10:50 PM
10:50 PM – 12:37 AM, May 19
12:37 AM – 02:10 AM, May 19
02:10 AM – 03:41 AM, May 19
03:41 AM – 05:22 AM, May 19
05:22 AM – 05:33 AM, May 19
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872713
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.224692°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461178
Modified Julian Day
61178
Rata Die (RD)
739754
National & Julian Dates
National Date
28 Vaishakha, 1948
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1948
Julian Date
May 5, 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.