Varanasi Panchang

Friday, May 1, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Friday, May 1, 2026: Shukla Paksha Purnima, Swati Nakshatra, Siddhi Yoga. Sunrise is 5:23 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 10:17 AM – 11:55 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Purnima
until 10:53 PM
Nakshatra
Swati
until 4:35 AM
Yoga
Siddhi
until 9:13 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 10:01 AM
Weekday
Friday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
6:18 PM
Moonset
4:43 AM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:29 AM – 12:21 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:47 AM – 4:35 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal10:17 AM – 11:55 AM
Yamaganda3:11 PM – 4:49 PM
Gulika7:01 AM – 8:39 AM

Choghadiya

Day

CharNeutral5:23 AM – 7:01 AM
LabhAuspicious7:01 AM – 8:39 AM
AmritAuspicious8:39 AM – 10:17 AM
KaalInauspicious10:17 AM – 11:55 AM
ShubhAuspicious11:55 AM – 1:33 PM
RogInauspicious1:33 PM – 3:11 PM
UdvegInauspicious3:11 PM – 4:49 PM
CharNeutral4:49 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

RogInauspicious6:27 PM – 7:49 PM
UdvegInauspicious7:49 PM – 9:11 PM
CharNeutral9:11 PM – 10:32 PM
LabhAuspicious10:32 PM – 11:54 PM
AmritAuspicious11:54 PM – 1:16 AM
KaalInauspicious1:16 AM – 2:38 AM
ShubhAuspicious2:38 AM – 4:00 AM
RogInauspicious4:00 AM – 5:22 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Purnima, lasting until 10:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 10:17 AM – 11:55 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:23 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:29 AM – 12:21 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.