✓ Astronomical calculations for Varanasi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Varanasi on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Moonrise
11:39 AM
Moonset
12:07 AM
Panchang Today in Varanasi
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 Varanasi
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Rahu Kaal
8:32 AM - 10:13 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:30 AM - 12:18 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:34 AM - 4:22 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:27 PM - 6:51 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:36 PM - 3:17 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:10 AM - 6:51 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 - 6:57 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
Varanasi
25.31668, 83.01041 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 29m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- River humidity lingers at dawn; clarity improves by late morning.
- Summer ‘loo’ winds make early starts valuable in May–Jun.
- Post‑monsoon evenings are calmer and cooler along the ghats.
Cultural Heritage
- Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan; Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh.
- Dev Deepawali lights ghats; Kartik Purnima boat processions.
- Nag Nathaiya, Holi at Assi, and Mahashivratri shobha yatras.