✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
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
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
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 4:12 AMPunarvasu 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 onwardsPushya 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 onwardsPushya Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Rahu Kaal
2:00 PM - 3:43 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:53 AM - 12:41 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:51 AM - 4:39 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
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
11:45 – 13:15
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/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.