✓ Astronomical calculations for Rishikesh · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Rishikesh on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Moonrise
11:53 AM
Moonset
12:33 AM
Panchang Today in Rishikesh
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 Rishikesh
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Rahu Kaal
8:46 AM - 10:30 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:49 AM - 12:37 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:43 AM - 4:31 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:56 PM - 7:20 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:57 PM - 3:40 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:19 AM - 7:02 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:19 AM - 6:14 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:14 AM - 7:09 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
15:45 – 17:21
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Rishikesh
30.10778, 78.29255 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 49m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- River valley micro‑climate keeps temperatures moderate year‑round.
- Pre‑monsoon afternoons can be warm; riverfront stays cooler.
- Winter early mornings are crisp—ideal for yoga and meditation.
Cultural Heritage
- Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan host daily evening aartis.
- Yoga capital of the world—ashrams and spirituality define the town.
- International Yoga Festival (Mar) draws global practitioners.