Panchang Today is your steady daily guide to plan life with a little more precision, using the time-tested wisdom of the Hindu calendar. When we check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and the Moon's mood, we do not just follow tradition; we stay connected to our cultural roots and take smarter, calmer decisions.
Some days ask you to push ahead. Some days ask you to pause and prune, like a gardener shaping a plant for better growth. This Wednesday carries a focused, no-nonsense energy that rewards sincerity over show. Below are the important Panchang details for May 6, 2026, for India.
Date and Day Details
Wednesday arrives with Krishna Paksha 4 (Chaturthi), a lunar phase that naturally pulls the mind inward. Chaturthi is closely linked with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. In the waning Moon cycle, we are better at spotting what is unnecessary, what is clutter, and what is blocking progress. It is a good day to clean up a pending task, tighten a budget, correct a mistake at work, or simply bring discipline to your routine. This tithi ends at 07:51:28, after which Krishna Paksha 5 (Panchami) begins, so the morning carries a stronger Chaturthi flavour for prayer, restraint, and making peace with unfinished things.
The nakshatra is Mula, ending at 15:53:44, after which Purva Ashadha takes over. Mula's presiding deity is Nirriti, and its nature is about reaching the root—not the surface story, but the real reason. Mula days often feel intense, even if nothing dramatic happens. You may feel like questioning an old assumption, changing a plan, or cutting away what is not working. It supports research, deep cleaning, therapy, self-reflection, and honest conversations. But it also demands care with words—if you speak sharply, it lands like a stone in a calm pond. After 15:53:44, Purva Ashadha brings a steadier current, more oriented towards progress and purpose. So keep the first half of the day for clearing and correcting, and the later hours for moving forward.
The Moon sign remains in Sagittarius 8.5, and transitions to Capricorn at 01:26:22 on May 7. Sagittarius brings a big-picture mood, faith, and a desire to do things with meaning. You may find yourself asking, "Why am I doing this at all?" That is healthy, as long as you do not turn every small duty into a debate. The coming Capricorn shift points to practicality and responsibility, so late-night thoughts may become more serious and plan-based.
Yoga is Siddha, ending at 01:12:04, then Sadhya begins. Siddha supports accomplishment and skill, like a craftsman's day where effort shows results. In karan, Balava runs until 07:51:28, then Kaulava lasts until 21:03:52, followed by Taitila. These karans are supportive for routine work, steady travel, and practical commitments, especially when you stay organised and do not rush.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Your day begins with a sacred quiet window: Brahma Muhurta from 03:51:48 to 04:34:52. If you have been wanting to restart a habit, this is the time. Even twenty minutes of japa, a short walk, or a simple prayer can set a clean tone for the entire Wednesday.
Pratah Sandhya runs from 04:13:20 to 05:17:56, a lovely stretch for Surya arghya, chanting, and calm preparation for the day. It is also good for students revising, because the mind catches concepts faster when the air is still and the phone is silent.
Amrit Kalam appears from 08:41:48 to 10:29:40. This is a sweet spot for work that needs goodwill, like sending an important email, requesting help, initiating a family discussion, or starting a health routine. If you have to make a purchase, keep it sensible and do it in this window rather than in a doubtful mood.
Vijay Muhurta is from 14:06:36 to 14:59:28. Use it like a strong push of wind behind your sails. Present your work, attend an interview, take a decisive meeting, or tackle that task you have been postponing.
As evening arrives, Godhuli Muhurta from 18:30:56 to 18:52:28 is ideal for lamp lighting and prayer at home. Sayahana Sandhya continues from 18:30:56 to 19:35:32, good for calming the mind after the day's noise.
Choghadiya also offers supportive pockets: Laabh at 05:18, Amrit at 06:57, Shubh at 10:15, Laabh at 16:51 in the daytime; and Shubh at 19:51, Amrit at 21:12, Laabh at 26:35 at night. These are handy for everyday planning like calls, travel, payments, and starting study sessions.
Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal today is from 11:54 to 13:33. This period is traditionally seen as foggy for fresh starts. The mind can overestimate, people can misread intent, and small errors can multiply. So do not sign contracts, launch a new venture, or make big financial commitments in this slot. Keep your wallet closed during this window. If you must work, stick to routine tasks like cleaning, filing, reviewing, and fixing.
Rahu Kaal is not meant to scare you; it is meant to guide you. Use it for inner work: a few rounds of breathwork, a quiet walk, or chanting Rahu's mantra "Om Raam Rahave Namaha" can help. If you are commuting, keep patience in the driver's seat. Avoid heated arguments, because words spoken in this time often come back later.
From the detailed inauspicious timings, Rahu Kaal is also shown as 11:54:26 to 13:33:33. Around it, Gulkai Kaal runs from 10:15:18 to 11:54:26, another period best used for routine work and avoiding risky decisions. Yamaganda is from 06:57:03 to 08:36:11, a time to avoid beginning something brand new. Keep it simple and do not hurry the morning.
Dur Muhurtam falls from 11:28:00 to 12:21:00, overlapping the approach to Rahu Kaal, so midday needs extra care with meetings, complaints, and sensitive conversations. Baana, Nripa is marked from 23:42:56 to 05:17:17 on May 7, and Varjyam occurs from 02:40:09 to 04:27:42 on May 7, which is best reserved for rest, quiet prayer, or simply sleep.
Choghadiya inauspicious periods are Kaal at 08:36, Rog at 11:54, Udveg at 13:33 during the day; and Udveg at 18:30, Rog at 23:54, Kaal at 25:15, Udveg at 27:56 at night. If you can, keep crucial talks and payments out of these slots.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal changes from place to place across India because it is calculated using local sunrise, and sunrise differs with longitude from one region to another. That is why the same weekday can have slightly different Rahu Kaal windows depending on where you are. The table below shows Rahu Kaal timings for major Indian cities, so you can plan accurately based on your location.
- Mumbai: 12:35 – 14:11
- Delhi (NCR): 12:17 – 13:57
- Bengaluru: 12:16 – 13:50
- Hyderabad: 12:12 – 13:48
- Chennai: 12:05 – 13:40
- Ahmedabad: 12:36 – 14:14
- Pune: 12:30 – 14:07
- Kolkata: 11:33 – 13:11
- Jaipur: 12:23 – 14:02
- Kochi: 12:21 – 13:55
- Lucknow: 12:02 – 13:42
- Indore: 12:23 – 14:01
- Guwahati: 11:19 – 12:58
- Chandigarh: 12:18 – 14:00
- Surat: 12:35 – 14:12
- Visakhapatnam: 11:53 – 13:29
- Nagpur: 12:10 – 13:47
- Coimbatore: 12:18 – 13:52
- Varanasi: 11:54 – 13:33
- Bhubaneswar: 11:43 – 13:20
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset
Sunrise is at 05:18:23, and sunset is at 18:30:41. In Panchang spirit, sunrise is not just a clock event; it is a daily reset. If you have been feeling mentally heavy, take five minutes after waking to sit near a window, sip warm water, and decide one priority for the day. That is enough.
The Moon rises at 22:41:52, and it sets at 09:19:09 on May 7. With the Moon appearing late at night, emotions may surface when the house becomes quiet and the day's distractions fade. You might suddenly remember a pending message, a family concern, or a worry about work. Do not wrestle with it in bed. Note it down, make a small plan, and let sleep do its repair work.
This is a waning Moon phase, so the inner world matters more than showy action. Let the day flow like a river that clears silt before it runs fast again. Use daylight for discipline, and use night for reflection and prayer.
Vrat/Festival Information and Recommendations
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat is observed today, a monthly vrat tied to Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, a monthly Ganesha fast. In the Hindu month context, it falls during Vaishakha (amanta) and Jyeshtha (purnimanta), a seasonal bridge where heat and intensity rise, and the mind needs steadiness. Sankashti literally points to relief from troubles. The spirit of the vrat is simple: you reduce indulgence, you focus your mind, and you seek Ganesha's support to remove obstacles and clear delays.
How to keep it in a grounded way? Begin the day with a small sankalp in your own words. Keep your food light, and keep your tone lighter. Offer a simple prayer to Lord Ganesha, even if it is just lighting a lamp and saying His name with attention. Many people also use this vrat to ask for help with education, career stability, health discipline, and family harmony, because Ganesha stands at the doorway of beginnings and clears the path. If you have been stuck in procrastination, Sankashti is a good reminder that obstacles are not always outside us; sometimes they sit in our habits.
Now, practical recommendations for the day. In relationships, Mula nakshatra can make you blunt. Choose honesty, yes, but wrap it in kindness. Before correcting someone, ask yourself: will this help them today, or am I just irritated? At work, Siddha yoga supports results, but only if you show up prepared. Keep documents ready, confirm meeting details, and do not wing it. Your boss will notice the steady effort.
Spiritually, this is a fine day for Ganesha worship and for clearing clutter, both in the home and in the head. Even a small act like cleaning your prayer corner or deleting old files can feel freeing under this tithi and nakshatra.
Actionable advice: avoid launching anything new during 11:54 to 13:33; do your most important task in Amrit Kalam from 08:41:48 to 10:29:40; and close the day with a short Ganesha prayer, then write down one obstacle you will remove tomorrow, and take one real step towards it.
