✓ Astronomical calculations for Somnath · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Somnath on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM
Moonrise
12:36 PM
Moonset
12:53 AM
Panchang Today in Somnath
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 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Somnath
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Rahu Kaal
9:26 AM - 11:06 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:21 PM - 1:09 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:32 AM - 5:20 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
7:09 PM - 7:33 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:24 PM - 4:03 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:08 AM - 7:47 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:08 AM - 7:01 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:01 AM - 7:54 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.
Location Info
Somnath
20.888, 70.4012 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 13m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Coastal Gujarat with sea breezes moderating temperatures.
- Shivratri (Feb–Mar) draws peak crowds; book lodging months ahead.
- Evening aarti with sound‑and‑light show is a highlight.
Cultural Heritage
- First of the 12 Jyotirlingas—destroyed and rebuilt multiple times.
- Sound and light show narrates the temple's resilient history.
- Kartik Purnima and Shivratri are major festival occasions.