Panchang for Thiruvananthapuram, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Tuesday panchang ruled by Mars. Tithi is Shukla Tritiya, nakshatra is Ardra (pada 1), yoga is Dhriti (auspicious), karana is Gara. Sunrise at 6:03 AM, sunset at 6:35 PM.
Same Rahu Kaal, very different weight per person. It depends on where Rahu sits in your chart. Check my Rahu placement →
Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Shukla Tritiya (Shukla Paksha), Jaya (Victory) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Ardra, soft and gentle, good for relationships
- Yoga: Dhriti, 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 Thiruvananthapuram
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 12.53h
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 50 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 | 94 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 94 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 94 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Thiruvananthapuram.
Choghadiya Timings for Thiruvananthapuram
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 (6:03 AM – 6:35 PM)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 2 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 3 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 4 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 5 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 6 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 7 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 8 | Rog | Mars | Avoid |
Night Choghadiya (6:35 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 2 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 4 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 6 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 7 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 8 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Thiruvananthapuram
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: Mars for Tuesday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (6:03 AM – 6:35 PM)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 2 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 3 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 4 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 5 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 6 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 7 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 8 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 9 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 10 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 11 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 12 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases |
Night Horas (6:35 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 2 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 3 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 4 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 5 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 6 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 7 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 8 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 9 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 10 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 11 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 12 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Shukla Tritiya Tithi,Shukla Paksha
Type: Jaya · Presiding Deity: Gauri
Tritiya is a Jaya (victorious) tithi blessed by Goddess Gauri (Parvati). Jaya tithis are excellent for competitive activities, starting projects requiring courage, and events where success must be secured.
Ardra Nakshatra (Pada 1)
Ruler: Mars · Deity: Soma · Symbol: Deer's head
Mrigashira is ruled by Mars with Soma (Moon-god, lord of plants) as deity. Gentle but searching, the deer perpetually seeks nectar. Moon here brings sensitive, curious energy. Favorable for gentle research, sacred travel, and tender new beginnings. Avoid force or haste.
Dhriti Yoga
Quality: auspicious
Dhriti yoga brings determination and steadfastness. Favorable for all auspicious activities requiring persistence, especially long-term commitments and goal-setting.
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 Tritiya tithi and Ardra nakshatra are generally supportive for business
Tip: Avoid Rahu Kaal and Kaal Choghadiya windows. Abhijit Muhurta (around noon) is universally safe.
Ardra nakshatra and Shukla Tritiya 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.
Ardra 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.
Ardra nakshatra and Shukla Tritiya 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 Ardra nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Ardra (Pada 1), transiting Taurus (Vrishabha). 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) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Taurus for Aries ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Taurus for Taurus ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Taurus for Gemini ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Taurus for Cancer ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
| Leo (Simha) | 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 Taurus for Leo ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 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 Taurus for Virgo ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Libra (Tula) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Taurus for Libra ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Taurus for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Taurus for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 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 Taurus for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Taurus for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Taurus for Pisces ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram?
- The tithi for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram is Shukla Tritiya (Shukla Paksha). Tritiya is a Jaya (victorious) tithi blessed by Goddess Gauri (Parvati). Jaya tithis are excellent for competitive activities, starting projects requiring courage, and events where success must be secured. The tithi lord is Gauri.
- What nakshatra is active on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram?
- The Moon is in Ardra nakshatra (Pada 1) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram. Mrigashira is ruled by Mars with Soma (Moon-god, lord of plants) as deity. Gentle but searching, the deer perpetually seeks nectar. Moon here brings sensitive, curious energy. Favorable for gentle research, sacred travel, and tender new beginnings. Avoid force or haste.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, May 19, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 is from 3:27 PM to 5:01 PM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Tuesday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Thiruvananthapuram?
- Abhijit Muhurta (11:53 AM–12:44 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Thiruvananthapuram. 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 10:45 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 is Dhriti, which is auspicious. Dhriti yoga brings determination and steadfastness. Favorable for all auspicious activities requiring persistence, especially long-term commitments and goal-setting.
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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 Thiruvananthapuram using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 8.5241, longitude 76.9366) and are specific to the date Tuesday, May 19, 2026.