Panchang Today serves as your steady daily guide to plan life with greater precision, using the spiritual clockwork of the Hindu calendar. It is not merely about identifying good and bad times; it is about understanding the Moon's mood, the day's star, and how your own mind and decisions can align harmoniously.
On a busy Monday, this becomes a quiet advantage, helping you stay connected to cultural roots while making mindful choices in work, family, travel, and worship. Below are the important Panchang details for May 4, 2026, for India.
Date and Day Details
May 4, 2026, falls on a Monday, a day naturally linked with the Moon and the mind. That is why Panchang matters even more today. The mind can swing like a branch in the wind, and the calendar helps you hold steady.
The Tithi is Krishna Paksha 3 (Tritiya), and it remains active until 05:24:28, after which Krishna Paksha 4 (Chaturthi) begins. Krishna Paksha is the waning phase of the Moon, a time for trimming excess, closing open loops, and simplifying. Tritiya carries a getting-back-into-rhythm quality. You can still move ahead, but you will do best when you move with a plan, not with impulse. Use this lunar day for routine discipline, cleaning up paperwork, revisiting a promise you made, and practical repairs at home. Emotional repair too. If there has been silence with someone, Tritiya supports a sincere first message.
The Nakshatra is Anuradha until 09:57:54, then Jyestha takes over. Anuradha is associated with friendship, devotion, and the ability to build alliances through patience. Its presiding deity is Mitra, the guardian of bonds and agreements. Under Anuradha, teamwork has a sweet spot. You will notice people respond to calm words and consistent effort.
Then comes Jyestha, a nakshatra with a senior, protective, no-nonsense tone. It can bring strong opinions to the surface, along with a desire to take charge. So the day shifts from let's cooperate to let's decide. Use the morning for collaboration and mending ties, and reserve heavier decisions for later only if your mind is stable.
The Moon sign is Scorpio 14.22, and it transitions at 12:54:44 into Sagittarius. Scorpio Moon days run deep. Thoughts can get intense, memories can feel louder, and people can read hidden meanings where none exist. By afternoon, Sagittarius brings a clearer, forward-looking breeze, better for study, travel planning, interviews, and honest conversations. This sign shift explains why the day may feel like two different stories stitched together.
Yoga is Parigha until 23:19:51, then Shiva begins. Parigha can feel like a mental gate. If you push without thought, you feel blocked. If you work step by step, doors open. Shiva Yoga after 23:19:51 supports inner calm, forgiveness, and resetting your intention. Karan also sets the day's flavour. Vanij runs until 16:12:15, helping commerce, negotiations, and practical transactions. Then Visti begins, staying till 05:24:28. Visti is traditionally avoided for starting new ventures, so finish important dealings before the evening settles in.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Auspicious timings today arrive like clear patches of sky between clouds. Use them well, not just for rituals, but for real-life tasks that need a clean start.
Brahma Muhurta runs from 2026-05-04 03:52:44 to 2026-05-04 04:36:00. This is ideal for meditation, japa, study, and any quiet vow you want to keep. The world is still, the mind is less cluttered, and the Moon's pull feels easier to manage. If you have been postponing exercise or a reading habit, begin here.
Pratah Sandhya from 2026-05-04 04:14:22 to 2026-05-04 05:19:16 is perfect for bathing, Surya arghya, and a simple prayer for focus. It is also a good time to write a short to-do list. Keep it realistic. Three priorities are enough.
Abhijit Muhurta falls at 2026-05-04 11:28:24 to 2026-05-04 12:21:08. This is a bright middle window for starting important work, sending proposals, opening a new file, or having a serious talk with a senior. If you must ask for approval, pick this slot. Your words land better.
Vijay Muhurta is from 2026-05-04 14:06:36 to 2026-05-04 14:59:20. True to its name, it supports victory through effort. Use it for interviews, presentations, negotiations, or that difficult phone call you keep avoiding.
Godhuli Muhurta runs 2026-05-04 18:29:55 to 2026-05-04 18:51:33, followed by Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-05-04 18:29:55 to 2026-05-04 19:34:49. These evening junctions are excellent for lighting a diya, family prayer, or simply returning home and washing off the day's stress. It is also a good time to speak gently with elders.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga stays from 2026-05-04 05:19:16 to 2026-05-04 09:57:41, a strong supportive stretch for most meaningful tasks. If you have been waiting to begin something practical, this is your early push.
For late-night spiritual work, Nishita Muhurta is 2026-05-04 23:32:47 to 2026-05-05 00:16:03, suited for deep prayer and introspection.
Amrit Kalam arrives at 2026-05-05 03:02:09 to 2026-05-05 04:49:53, a nectar-like period for healing intentions, mantra, and peaceful planning.
Choghadiya also gives helpful cues. During the day, auspicious periods include Amrit at 05:19, Shubh at 08:37, Laabh at 15:12, and Amrit at 16:50. At night, supportive phases include Laabh at 22:33, Shubh at 25:15, and Amrit at 26:36. If you are scheduling calls or travel starts, these labels are worth respecting.
Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal today is 06:58 to 08:37. This is the classic window where confusion rises and small errors become expensive. Rahu does not always bring disaster, but it loves shortcuts. So do not take them. Avoid launching new ventures, signing contracts, paying large advances, or making big financial decisions during this time. Keep your wallet closed today, at least in this slot.
What can you do in Rahu Kaal? Quiet, steady actions. Meditation is good. Breathwork is good. Routine office work is fine. If your mind feels restless, chant the Rahu mantra, Om Raam Rahave Namaha, a few rounds with a calm pace. If you must commute, leave a little buffer so you do not rush and make mistakes.
Other inauspicious timings also deserve attention. Rahu Kaal is also shown as 2026-05-04 06:58:05 to 2026-05-04 08:36:55. Yamaganda runs 2026-05-04 10:15:45 to 2026-05-04 11:54:35. This period can bring irritability and a tendency to argue. Do not pick fights in meetings. Do not correct someone publicly. Handle sensitive feedback later.
Gulkai Kaal is 2026-05-04 13:33:25 to 2026-05-04 15:12:15. This is not ideal for starting something brand new, especially purchases, agreements, or new partnerships. Use it for continuation work, reviewing documents, or organising.
Varjyam is from 2026-05-04 16:15:41 to 2026-05-04 18:02:24. Varjyam is like a rough patch on a road. Even if you know the route, you slow down. Avoid risky decisions, avoid hasty travel starts if you can, and avoid emotionally loaded conversations.
Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-05-04 12:21:08 to 2026-05-04 13:14:08 and again from 2026-05-04 14:59:20 to 2026-05-04 15:52:20. These are better used for routine tasks, not for asking favours, not for signing something binding.
Two Baana periods are given. Baana (Mrityu) runs 2026-05-04 05:19:16 to 2026-05-04 22:09:16, and Baana (Agni) runs 2026-05-04 22:09:16 to 2026-05-05 05:18:36. Treat these as caution signals. Avoid careless driving, avoid anger, and keep your schedule sensible.
Aadal Yoga lasts from 2026-05-04 05:19:16 to 2026-05-04 09:57:41, and Vidaal Yoga from 2026-05-04 09:58:41 to 2026-05-05 05:18:36. These yogas can make people reactive, a little sharp, and prone to misunderstandings. Choose your words like you would handle a hot cup of tea.
Choghadiya inauspicious periods in the day include Kaal at 06:58, Rog at 10:15, and Udveg at 11:54. At night, avoid pushing important starts in Rog at 19:50, Kaal at 21:12, and Udveg at 23:54. If you must work then, do low-stakes tasks and keep communication short and clear.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal varies by geographic location across India because it is calculated using local sunrise, which shifts from place to place due to longitude differences. That is why the same weekday can show a different Rahu Kaal window depending on where you are within the country. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that matches your location and plan your key actions accordingly.
- Mumbai: 07:45 - 09:22
- Delhi (NCR): 07:17 - 08:57
- Bengaluru: 07:32 - 09:06
- Hyderabad: 07:24 - 09:00
- Chennai: 07:21 - 08:56
- Ahmedabad: 07:42 - 09:20
- Pune: 07:41 - 09:18
- Kolkata: 06:39 - 08:17
- Jaipur: 07:25 - 09:04
- Kochi: 07:40 - 09:14
- Lucknow: 07:05 - 08:44
- Indore: 07:29 - 09:07
- Guwahati: 06:22 - 08:01
- Chandigarh: 07:16 - 08:57
- Surat: 07:43 - 09:20
- Visakhapatnam: 07:05 - 08:41
- Nagpur: 07:18 - 08:55
- Coimbatore: 07:36 - 09:10
- Varanasi: 06:58 - 08:37
- Bhubaneswar: 06:52 - 08:29
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset
Sunrise today is at 05:19:46 and sunset is at 18:29:41. Sunrise is not just a time on the clock; it is the day's first permission slip. If you wake near sunrise, even for ten minutes, you will notice the mind behaves better. On a Monday with a Scorpio Moon influence early on, that simple discipline can save you from mood swings.
Sunset at 18:29:41 marks the shift from outward work to inward rest. The evening junction is powerful for quiet worship, a short walk, or simply sitting with family without screens for a while. Let the day close properly. Do not drag office tension into dinner.
Moonrise is at 09:00:50 PM. Since the Moon is the ruler of Monday, its rise can stir emotions, memories, and late-night overthinking. If you often find yourself scrolling too long at night, this is the day to set a firm limit. Moonset occurs at 07:32:43 AM, May 5, which reminds you that emotions also pass, like tides. Use the night for calm activities, light reading, prayer, or journaling. Keep heavy discussions for daylight hours when the mind is less dramatic.
Vrat/Festival Information and Recommendations
No major Vrat or festival is observed today. The Hindu month is Vaishakha as per the amanta system, and Jyeshtha as per the purnimanta system. Vaishakha carries a cleansing, heat-and-light feeling, like summer air that makes you sweat out what you do not need. It is a good month to simplify habits, reduce clutter, and keep your body cool and your speech cooler.
Even without a festival, the Panchang sets a clear tone. The day begins with Anuradha Nakshatra, a friend-making star, and a Scorpio Moon that can be intense. So, relationships first. Make the first call if there has been distance. Speak plainly, but do not push for instant resolution. A simple message, an apology where needed, or even asking, Have you eaten? can soften the day. After the Moon sign changes at 12:54:44 into Sagittarius, your words become more direct. Use that clarity to set boundaries without sounding harsh.
At work, Monday energy can feel like a crowded platform. Everyone wants attention at once. Use Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga from 2026-05-04 05:19:16 to 2026-05-04 09:57:41 for serious starts. If you need to send an email that must be taken seriously, do it in the earlier part of the day, then follow up around Abhijit Muhurta from 2026-05-04 11:28:24 to 2026-05-04 12:21:08. Keep meetings short. Keep notes. Parigha Yoga till 23:19:51 warns against forcing outcomes. You will win more by staying steady than by arguing.
Money matters need discipline today, especially with Visti Karan beginning after 16:12:15 and the caution flags around Varjyam from 2026-05-04 16:15:41 to 2026-05-04 18:02:24. Avoid impulse shopping in the evening. Do not lend money casually. If you must make a purchase, make it practical, make it small, and finish it before the day gets heavier.
For spiritual practice, keep it simple and consistent. A short prayer at Pratah Sandhya from 2026-05-04 04:14:22 to 2026-05-04 05:19:16 will steady the mind. Light a diya at Godhuli Muhurta 2026-05-04 18:29:55 to 2026-05-04 18:51:33, and let it be your signal to slow down. If anxiety rises during Rahu Kaal 06:58 to 08:37, chant Om Raam Rahave Namaha and do one grounding action, like cleaning your desk or folding laundry.
End the day with one clean step. Put tomorrow's clothes aside, pack your bag, and write three tasks for the morning. Then sleep on time. Actionable advice: finish important starts before 16:12:15, avoid new commitments during 06:58 to 08:37, and make one sincere relationship gesture before noon.
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