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Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Thursday, May 21, 2026

Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Moonrise
9:49 AM
Moonset
11:57 PM

Panchang Today in New Delhi

Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 8:28 AM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 4:12 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 8:28 AM
Kaulava
till 7:22 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Ganda
till 10:58 AM
Vriddhi
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today

Auspicious Yoga Today

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Until 4:12 AM
Punarvasu Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Guru Pushya Yoga
From 4:12 AM onwards
Pushya Nakshatra on Thursday
Highly auspicious. Jupiter's blessing on Pushya nakshatra — excellent for learning, rituals, and starting ventures.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
From 4:12 AM onwards
Pushya Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Muhurat Today in New Delhi

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Rahu Kaal
2:00 PM - 3:43 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:53 AM - 12:41 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
3:51 AM - 4:39 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:56 PM - 7:20 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
5:27 AM - 7:10 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
8:52 AM - 10:35 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:01 AM - 10:55 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:29 PM - 4:24 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
90 min
11:4513:15
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 41m
🌒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.