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Panchang for Kanpur, Monday, May 25, 2026

Monday panchang ruled by Moon. Tithi is Shukla Dashami, nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni (pada 2), yoga is Vajra (inauspicious), karana is Taitila. Sunrise at 5:18 AM, sunset at 6:54 PM.

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Today at a Glance

Challenging Day
  • Tithi: Shukla Dashami (Shukla Paksha), Poorna (Full) tithi, generally favorable
  • Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, mixed quality
  • Yoga: Vajra, inauspicious yoga, exercise caution

Today’s Panchang at a Glance

Tithi
Shukla Dashami
Shukla Paksha · Purna
Yoga
Vajra
Inauspicious
Karana
Taitila
Auspicious
Vara
Monday
Ruler: Moon

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods, Quick Summary

Best Times Today

  • Brahma Muhurta ·
    Ideal for meditation, prayer, and study
  • Abhijit Muhurta ·
    Universally auspicious, best for all important tasks
  • Amrit Choghadiya ·
    Nectar period, excellent for any auspicious start
  • Labh Choghadiya ·
    "Profit" period, best for business and financial transactions

Avoid These Times

  • Rahu Kaal ·
    Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or transactions
  • Gulika Kaal ·
    Inauspicious for new starts, especially spiritual work
  • Yamaganda ·
    Avoid travel and important decisions
  • Kaal Choghadiya ·
    Most inauspicious Choghadiya, avoid all auspicious activity

Sunrise & Sunset in Kanpur

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
13.6h

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

WindowStartEndDuration
Abhijit Muhurta54 min
Brahma Muhurta48 min

Abhijit Muhurta is the ~48-minute window around local noon, universally auspicious. Brahma Muhurta (96–48 minutes before sunrise) is ideal for meditation and spiritual study.

Inauspicious Timings

WindowStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal102 min
Gulika Kaal102 min
Yamaganda102 min

Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Kanpur.

Choghadiya Timings for Kanpur

Choghadiya divides the day and night into 8 equal segments, each ruled by a planet. Amrit and Shubh are most favorable; Kaal and Rog are to be avoided for auspicious starts. Char is good for travel; Udveg is neutral for government work only.

Day Choghadiya (5:18 AM – 6:54 PM)

#ChoghadiyaRulerStartEndQuality
1AmritMoonAuspicious
2KaalSaturnAvoid
3ShubhJupiterAuspicious
4RogMarsAvoid
5UdvegSunAvoid
6CharVenusNeutral
7LabhMercuryAuspicious
8AmritMoonAuspicious

Night Choghadiya (6:54 PM – next sunrise)

#ChoghadiyaRulerStartEndQuality
1CharVenusNeutral
2LabhMercuryAuspicious
3AmritMoonAuspicious
4KaalSaturnAvoid
5ShubhJupiterAuspicious
6RogMarsAvoid
7UdvegSunAvoid
8CharVenusNeutral

Hora (Planetary Hours) for Kanpur

Each day has 24 Horas,12 during the day and 12 at night, each ruled by a Vedic planet in the classical Chaldean sequence. The first hora of the day is always ruled by the weekday’s lord: Moon for Monday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.

Day Horas (5:18 AM – 6:54 PM)

#Planet (Hora)StartEndQualityBest For
1MoonAuspiciousemotional matters, travel by water, purchases
2SaturnAvoidmanual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts
3JupiterAuspiciouslearning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth
4MarsAvoidconflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery
5SunMixedauthority, government, health, leadership
6VenusAuspiciouslove, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry
7MercuryAuspiciousbusiness, education, communication, writing
8MoonAuspiciousemotional matters, travel by water, purchases
9SaturnAvoidmanual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts
10JupiterAuspiciouslearning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth
11MarsAvoidconflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery
12SunMixedauthority, government, health, leadership

Night Horas (6:54 PM – next sunrise)

#Planet (Hora)StartEndQualityBest For
1VenusAuspiciouslove, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry
2MercuryAuspiciousbusiness, education, communication, writing
3MoonAuspiciousemotional matters, travel by water, purchases
4SaturnAvoidmanual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts
5JupiterAuspiciouslearning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth
6MarsAvoidconflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery
7SunMixedauthority, government, health, leadership
8VenusAuspiciouslove, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry
9MercuryAuspiciousbusiness, education, communication, writing
10MoonAuspiciousemotional matters, travel by water, purchases
11SaturnAvoidmanual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts
12JupiterAuspiciouslearning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth

Understanding Today’s Panchang

Shukla Dashami Tithi,Shukla Paksha

Type: Purna · Presiding Deity: Yama

Dashami is a Purna tithi associated with Yama, lord of dharma and justice. Excellent for completing legal matters, ancestral rites (Pitru Puja), fulfilling dharmic obligations, and closing out long-standing commitments.

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Pada 2)

Ruler: Venus · Deity: Bhaga · Symbol: Legs of bed

Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus with Bhaga (god of marital bliss and wealth) as deity. This nakshatra radiates pleasure, luxury, and creative expression. Moon here is indulgent and romantic. Excellent for marriage ceremonies, artistic pursuits, rest, and enjoying life's beauties.

Vajra Yoga

Quality: mixed

Vajra yoga carries the energy of the thunderbolt, powerful but double-edged. Good for forceful, decisive action. Avoid delicate negotiations; use the lightning energy for cutting through obstacles decisively.

Is Today Good For…

Quick muhurta indicators based on today’s tithi, nakshatra, and yoga. These are general signals, not a substitute for a full electional astrology reading.

Starting a BusinessWith Caution

Shukla Dashami and Uttara Phalguni give mixed signals for starting a new business today

Tip: If timing is flexible, wait for a Pushya or Hasta nakshatra day with a Nanda or Purna tithi.

TravelFavorable

Uttara Phalguni nakshatra and Shukla Dashami tithi offer no major obstructions for travel today

Tip: Standard precautions apply: avoid departing during Rahu Kaal. Face east or north on departure for auspiciousness.

Marriage / EngagementWith Caution

Uttara Phalguni and Shukla Dashami give a mixed reading for marriage, no specific traditional contraindication, but not among the most recommended

Tip: Consult the full muhurta tool with both birth charts for a definitive answer. Nakshatra alone is only one of several marriage muhurta factors.

Major Financial DecisionsFavorable

Uttara Phalguni nakshatra and Shukla Dashami tithi do not raise specific objections to financial decisions today

Tip: Standard muhurta guidance: avoid Rahu Kaal for new investments. Labh Choghadiya ("profit") is the ideal window for financial transactions on any day.

For personalized muhurta based on your birth chart, see the business timing tool or consult the full Uttara Phalguni nakshatra guide.

Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign

The Moon is in Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2), transiting Leo (Simha). Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna) below to see which area of life comes into focus today. Don’t know your ascendant? Calculate your birth chart.

Your Rising SignMoon’s HouseToday’s ThemeImpactKey Focus
Aries (Mesha)5thCreativity & loveFavorableCreative and romantic energy peaks. Strong day for artistic projects, spending time with children, and matters of the heart.Today, Moon in Leo for Aries ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters.
Taurus (Vrishabha)4thHome & comfortFavorableThe mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Leo for Taurus ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort.
Gemini (Mithuna)3rdCourage & communicationFavorableInitiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Leo for Gemini ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication.
Cancer (Karka)2ndWealth & familyFavorableMoney and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Leo for Cancer ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech.
Leo (Simha)1stSelf & bodyNeutralEmotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Leo for Leo ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality.
Virgo (Kanya)12thRest & retreatNeutralEnergy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Leo for Virgo ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude.
Libra (Tula)11thGains & fulfillmentFavorableFavorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Leo for Libra ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)10thCareer & reputationFavorableProfessional life comes into focus. Strong day for career decisions, public meetings, and taking visible action on goals.Today, Moon in Leo for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)9thFortune & dharmaFavorableLuck, spiritual elevation, and connection to teachers and mentors. Excellent day for education, religious activities, and long-distance travel.Today, Moon in Leo for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits.
Capricorn (Makara)8thResearch & transformationCautionDepth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Leo for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles.
Aquarius (Kumbha)7thPartnerships & negotiationsFavorablePartnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Leo for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations.
Pisces (Meena)6thHealth & serviceMixedGood energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Leo for Pisces ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles.

How to use this

  • Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna),the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth.
  • The house column shows which area of life the Moon is activating today from your chart.
  • Not sure of your rising sign? Use the birth chart calculator to see it instantly.
  • Want a deeper reading for your ascendant? See the full ascendant guide for any sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Kanpur?
The tithi for Monday, May 25, 2026 in Kanpur is Shukla Dashami (Shukla Paksha). Dashami is a Purna tithi associated with Yama, lord of dharma and justice. Excellent for completing legal matters, ancestral rites (Pitru Puja), fulfilling dharmic obligations, and closing out long-standing commitments. The tithi lord is Yama.
What nakshatra is active on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Kanpur?
The Moon is in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (Pada 2) on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Kanpur. Purva Phalguni is ruled by Venus with Bhaga (god of marital bliss and wealth) as deity. This nakshatra radiates pleasure, luxury, and creative expression. Moon here is indulgent and romantic. Excellent for marriage ceremonies, artistic pursuits, rest, and enjoying life's beauties.
When is Rahu Kaal in Kanpur on Monday, May 25, 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kanpur on Monday, May 25, 2026 is from 7:00 AM to 8:42 AM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Monday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Kanpur?
Abhijit Muhurta (11:38 AM–12:33 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Kanpur. This ~48 minute window around local noon is considered favorable for all activities regardless of tithi or nakshatra. The first auspicious Choghadiya today is Amrit (auspicious) starting at 5:18 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
What is the yoga on Monday, May 25, 2026 and is it auspicious?
The yoga on Monday, May 25, 2026 is Vajra, which is inauspicious. Vajra yoga carries the energy of the thunderbolt, powerful but double-edged. Good for forceful, decisive action. Avoid delicate negotiations; use the lightning energy for cutting through obstacles decisively.

Explore Further

What is Panchang?

Panchang (from Sanskrit pancha-anga, “five limbs”) is the traditional Vedic almanac listing the five timekeeping elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun+Moon longitude combination), and Karana (half-tithi). Together these five determine the auspicious and inauspicious windows for initiating any action.

Choghadiya (“four ghadi”) is a secondary timing system that divides each day and night into 8 equal parts, each ruled by a planet. Hora (from Sanskrit hora, related to hour) divides the 24-hour day into planetary hours in the classical Chaldean sequence. Both systems are used alongside tithi and nakshatra to choose the most favorable moment for important actions.

Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, and Yamaganda are inauspicious windows derived from the weekday and day length, each linked to a malefic planet. Abhijit Muhurta is a universally auspicious ~48-minute window around local noon. Brahma Muhurta, the 48-minute window ending 48 minutes before sunrise, is considered ideal for meditation and spiritual practice.

All timings on this page are calculated for Kanpur using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 26.4499, longitude 80.3319) and are specific to the date Monday, May 25, 2026.