Varanasi Panchang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Ardra Nakshatra, Shoola Yoga. Sunrise is 5:12 AM and sunset 6:37 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 11:54 AM – 1:35 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 11:07 AM
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 6:12 AM
Yoga
Shoola
until 2:10 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 11:07 AM
Weekday
Wednesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:12 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Moonrise
8:24 AM
Moonset
10:39 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Brahma Muhurta3:36 AM – 4:24 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal11:54 AM – 1:35 PM
Yamaganda6:52 AM – 8:33 AM
Gulika10:13 AM – 11:54 AM

Choghadiya

Day

LabhAuspicious5:12 AM – 6:52 AM
AmritAuspicious6:52 AM – 8:33 AM
KaalInauspicious8:33 AM – 10:13 AM
ShubhAuspicious10:13 AM – 11:54 AM
RogInauspicious11:54 AM – 1:35 PM
UdvegInauspicious1:35 PM – 3:15 PM
CharNeutral3:15 PM – 4:56 PM
LabhAuspicious4:56 PM – 6:37 PM

Night

UdvegInauspicious6:37 PM – 7:56 PM
CharNeutral7:56 PM – 9:15 PM
LabhAuspicious9:15 PM – 10:35 PM
AmritAuspicious10:35 PM – 11:54 PM
KaalInauspicious11:54 PM – 1:13 AM
ShubhAuspicious1:13 AM – 2:33 AM
RogInauspicious2:33 AM – 3:52 AM
UdvegInauspicious3:52 AM – 5:11 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 11:07 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 11:54 AM – 1:35 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:12 AM and sunset at 6:37 PM.