✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:26 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Moonrise
11:59 AM
Moonset
12:35 AM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 9:10 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
8:52 AM - 10:35 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
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Bhadra Kaal Today
05:06 – 16:41
Bhadra Kaal scheduled today
Abode: Earth • Leo
Abhijit Muhurat
11:54 AM - 12:42 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:50 AM - 4:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:57 PM - 7:21 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:00 PM - 3:43 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:26 AM - 7:09 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:26 AM - 6:21 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:21 AM - 7:16 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:09 – 15:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Masik Durgashtami
vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 43m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.