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Solar and Lunar Events in Ayodhya on Saturday, May 23, 2026

Sunrise
5:10 AM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Moonrise
11:40 AM
Moonset
12:12 AM

Panchang Today in Ayodhya

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
Nakshatra
till 2:08 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today

Muhurat Today in Ayodhya

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Rahu Kaal
8:34 AM - 10:16 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:34 AM - 12:22 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
3:34 AM - 4:22 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:33 PM - 6:57 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:39 PM - 3:21 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:10 AM - 6:52 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:10 AM - 6:04 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:04 AM - 6:59 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
96 min
14:0915:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Ayodhya
26.7922, 82.1998Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 35m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
  • Winter mornings along the Saryu can be misty; clarity improves by late morning.
  • Pre‑monsoon heat peaks in May–June; early morning is ideal for temple visits.
  • Post‑monsoon months (Oct–Feb) offer the most pleasant pilgrimage weather.
Cultural Heritage
  • Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi are the primary temples drawing millions.
  • Ram Navami and Deepotsav (Diwali) transform the city into a spiritual spectacle.
  • Saryu Ghat aartis and parikrama of the sacred city are daily rituals.