Panchang for Varanasi, Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sunday panchang ruled by Sun. Tithi is Krishna Dwitiya, nakshatra is Anuradha (pada 1), yoga is Variyan (auspicious), karana is Taitila. Sunrise at 5:20 AM, sunset at 6:30 PM.
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Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Krishna Dwitiya (Krishna Paksha), Bhadra (Auspicious) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Anuradha, mixed quality
- Yoga: Variyan, 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 Varanasi
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 13.15h
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 | 99 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 99 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 99 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Varanasi.
Choghadiya Timings for Varanasi
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 (5:20 AM – 6:30 PM)
| # | 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 |
Night Choghadiya (6:30 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 2 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 3 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 4 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 5 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 6 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 7 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 8 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Varanasi
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: Sun for Sunday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (5:20 AM – 6:30 PM)
| # | 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 |
Night Horas (6:30 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 2 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 3 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 4 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 5 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 6 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 7 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 8 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 9 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 10 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 11 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 12 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Krishna Dwitiya Tithi,Krishna Paksha
Type: Bhadra · Presiding Deity: Brahma
Krishna Dwitiya carries Brahma's creative Bhadra energy in the waning phase. Good for building and learning, though the emphasis shifts toward consolidating what exists rather than pioneering new territory.
Anuradha Nakshatra (Pada 1)
Ruler: Jupiter · Deity: Indra-Agni · Symbol: Triumphal arch
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter with the joint deity Indra-Agni (king + fire). The nakshatra of focused purpose, reaching the goal through persistent fire. Moon here is driven and purposeful. Good for career advancement, competitive activities, and transforming ambition into concrete achievement.
Variyan Yoga
Quality: auspicious
Variyana yoga brings comfort and luxury. Favorable for purchasing comforts, relaxation, and activities that enhance the quality of daily life.
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.
Krishna Dwitiya and Anuradha 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.
Anuradha nakshatra and Krishna Dwitiya 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.
Anuradha and Krishna Dwitiya 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.
Anuradha nakshatra and Krishna Dwitiya 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 Anuradha nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Anuradha (Pada 1), transiting Libra (Tula). 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) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Libra for Aries ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Libra for Taurus ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 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 Libra for Gemini ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Libra for Cancer ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Leo (Simha) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Libra for Leo ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Libra for Virgo ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Libra (Tula) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Libra for Libra ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Libra for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Libra for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 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 Libra for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 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 Libra for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Libra for Pisces ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
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 Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Varanasi?
- The tithi for Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Varanasi is Krishna Dwitiya (Krishna Paksha). Krishna Dwitiya carries Brahma's creative Bhadra energy in the waning phase. Good for building and learning, though the emphasis shifts toward consolidating what exists rather than pioneering new territory. The tithi lord is Brahma.
- What nakshatra is active on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Varanasi?
- The Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra (Pada 1) on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Varanasi. Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter with the joint deity Indra-Agni (king + fire). The nakshatra of focused purpose, reaching the goal through persistent fire. Moon here is driven and purposeful. Good for career advancement, competitive activities, and transforming ambition into concrete achievement.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on Sunday, May 3, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on Sunday, May 3, 2026 is from 4:51 PM to 6:30 PM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Sunday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Varanasi?
- Abhijit Muhurta (11:28 AM–12:21 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Varanasi. 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 8:37 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Sunday, May 3, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Sunday, May 3, 2026 is Variyan, which is auspicious. Variyana yoga brings comfort and luxury. Favorable for purchasing comforts, relaxation, and activities that enhance the quality of daily life.
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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 Varanasi using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 25.3176, longitude 82.9739) and are specific to the date Sunday, May 3, 2026.