Panchang for Rishikesh, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday panchang ruled by Mercury. Tithi is Shukla Trayodashi, nakshatra is Hasta (pada 2), yoga is Harshana (auspicious), karana is Taitila. Sunrise at 5:36 AM, sunset at 6:53 PM.
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Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Shukla Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha), Jaya (Victory) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Hasta, fixed, good for permanent commitments
- Yoga: Harshana, auspicious yoga supports new ventures
Today’s Panchang at a Glance
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 Rishikesh
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 13.29h
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 53 min | ||
| Brahma Muhurta | 48 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
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 100 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 100 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 100 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Rishikesh.
Choghadiya Timings for Rishikesh
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 (5:36 AM – 6:53 PM)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 2 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 4 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 5 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 6 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 7 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 8 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious |
Night Choghadiya (6:53 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 2 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 3 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 4 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 5 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 6 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 7 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 8 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Rishikesh
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: Mercury for Wednesday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (5:36 AM – 6:53 PM)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 2 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 3 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 4 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 5 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 6 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 7 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 8 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 9 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 10 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 11 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 12 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery |
Night Horas (6:53 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 2 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 3 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 4 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 5 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 6 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 7 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 8 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 9 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 10 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 11 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 12 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Shukla Trayodashi Tithi,Shukla Paksha
Type: Jaya · Presiding Deity: Kamadeva
Trayodashi is a Jaya tithi governed by Kamadeva, deity of love and desire. Excellent for celebrations, marriages, romantic endeavors, and any festive event. The energy of desire, creativity, and joy is heightened.
Hasta Nakshatra (Pada 2)
Ruler: Sun · Deity: Aryaman · Symbol: Back legs of bed
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun with Aryaman (deity of friendship and contracts) as deity. Where Purva Phalguni delights in pleasure, Uttara Phalguni commits to it through long-term relationship and service. Excellent for marriage, formal contracts, and leadership through patronage.
Harshana Yoga
Quality: auspicious
Harshana yoga brings joy, delight, and enthusiasm. Excellent for celebrations, festive gatherings, beginning leisure activities, and any work requiring sustained high energy.
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.
Shukla Trayodashi tithi and Hasta nakshatra are generally supportive for business
Tip: Avoid Rahu Kaal and Kaal Choghadiya windows. Abhijit Muhurta (around noon) is universally safe.
Hasta is a Sthira (fixed) nakshatra, journeys started now may face unexpected delays or feel "stuck"
Tip: If you must travel, perform a brief prayer at departure. For long journeys, prefer a Chara nakshatra day.
Hasta nakshatra is among the classical marriage-auspicious nakshatras, and Shukla Paksha (waxing Moon) adds to the blessing
Tip: Note: a complete marriage muhurta also requires checking the Lagna (ascendant at ceremony time), Jupiter's position, and the couple's charts. Use the full muhurta tool for final confirmation.
Hasta nakshatra is favorable for financial matters, and Harshana yoga is auspicious
Tip: Conduct financial transactions during the Labh or Amrit Choghadiya window today and avoid Rahu Kaal.
For personalized muhurta based on your birth chart, see the business timing tool or consult the full Hasta nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Hasta (Pada 2), transiting Virgo (Kanya). 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 Sign | Moon’s House | Today’s Theme | Impact | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Virgo for Aries ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 5th | Creativity & love | Favorable | Creative and romantic energy peaks. Strong day for artistic projects, spending time with children, and matters of the heart.Today, Moon in Virgo for Taurus ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Virgo for Gemini ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Virgo for Cancer ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
| Leo (Simha) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Virgo for Leo ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Virgo for Virgo ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Libra (Tula) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Virgo for Libra ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Virgo for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 10th | Career & reputation | Favorable | Professional life comes into focus. Strong day for career decisions, public meetings, and taking visible action on goals.Today, Moon in Virgo for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 9th | Fortune & dharma | Favorable | Luck, spiritual elevation, and connection to teachers and mentors. Excellent day for education, religious activities, and long-distance travel.Today, Moon in Virgo for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Virgo for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Virgo for Pisces ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Rishikesh?
- The tithi for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Rishikesh is Shukla Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha). Trayodashi is a Jaya tithi governed by Kamadeva, deity of love and desire. Excellent for celebrations, marriages, romantic endeavors, and any festive event. The energy of desire, creativity, and joy is heightened. The tithi lord is Kamadeva.
- What nakshatra is active on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Rishikesh?
- The Moon is in Hasta nakshatra (Pada 2) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Rishikesh. Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun with Aryaman (deity of friendship and contracts) as deity. Where Purva Phalguni delights in pleasure, Uttara Phalguni commits to it through long-term relationship and service. Excellent for marriage, formal contracts, and leadership through patronage.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh on Wednesday, April 29, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 is from 12:14 PM to 1:54 PM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Wednesday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Rishikesh?
- Abhijit Muhurta (11:47 AM–12:41 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Rishikesh. This ~48 minute window around local noon is considered favorable for all activities regardless of tithi or nakshatra. The first auspicious Choghadiya today is Labh (auspicious) starting at 5:36 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 is Harshana, which is auspicious. Harshana yoga brings joy, delight, and enthusiasm. Excellent for celebrations, festive gatherings, beginning leisure activities, and any work requiring sustained high energy.
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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 Rishikesh using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 30.0869, longitude 78.2676) and are specific to the date Wednesday, April 29, 2026.