The Panchang, or Hindu calendar, serves as a steady guide for daily life, helping align actions with cosmic rhythms. For April 29, 2026, the Panchang offers specific insights into the day's energies, auspicious timings, and cautions. This detailed breakdown covers Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and more, ensuring you can plan your activities with precision.
Date and Day Details
April 29, 2026, falls on a Wednesday, a day associated with learning, communication, trade, and clear thinking. The Panchang centers on Shukla Paksha Trayodasi (13th lunar day), which lasts until 19:51:44, followed by Shukla Paksha Chaturdasi (14th lunar day). Trayodasi in the waxing phase carries a building and brightening energy, making it favorable for pushing pending tasks, following up on payments, or taking steps in long-term plans. However, it also demands discipline; overpromising may lead to evening fatigue. The Moon is in the waxing phase, so intentions grow faster than doubts.
Nakshatra: Hasta and Chitra
The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) is Hasta until 00:16:20 (April 30), after which Chitra takes over. Hasta is connected with skill, craft, and the power of the hand, symbolizing the ability to shape, fix, and organize. Its presiding deity is Savitar, linked with inspiration and inner awakening. This energy makes routine tasks smoother when approached with care. Activities like editing, tailoring, arranging documents, repairs, cooking, grooming, and designing can be completed with less friction. After 00:16:20, Chitra's influence brings a sharper aesthetic sense and a desire to improve appearance and presentation.
Moon's Position
The Moon remains in Virgo (13.32 degrees) for most of the day, transitioning into Libra at 13:14:11 on April 30. A Virgo Moon is practical and detail-oriented, analytical rather than emotional. This supports noticing what's missing at home or errors at work. However, avoid being overly critical; the sharp eye that finds mistakes can also find solutions.
Yoga and Karana
The Yoga today is Harsana until 20:51:30, followed by Vajra. Harsana supports cheer, progress, and an upbeat push, useful for clearing meetings and completing stuck tasks. Vajra later feels firm and stubborn, so finish delicate conversations before night. The Karana shifts from Kaulava (until 07:19:06) to Taitila (until 19:51:44), then Gara begins. These favor steady effort, practical errands, and finishing what you start.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Several auspicious windows exist today for starting new ventures or spiritual practices:
- Brahma Muhurta: 03:55:34 to 04:39:14 – Best for meditation, japa, and setting intentions.
- Pratah Sandhya: 04:17:24 to 05:22:54 – Ideal for Surya arghya and a calm start.
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 05:22:54 to April 30 00:16:28 – Suitable for starting work proposals, signing documents, purchasing tools, or beginning a new habit.
- Vijay Muhurta: 14:05:34 to 14:57:50 – Supports victory in presentations, interviews, or important emails.
- Amrit Kalam: 17:51:28 to 19:34:08 – Sweet window for prayers, family harmony, and healing actions.
- Godhuli Muhurta: 18:27:23 to 18:49:13 – Twilight time for diya lighting and temple visits.
- Sayahana Sandhya: 18:27:23 to 19:32:53 – Evening twilight for aarti.
- Nishita Muhurta: 23:33:03 to 00:16:43 – Spiritual midnight zone for deep sadhana.
Choghadiya friendly stretches include Laabh (05:23), Amrit (07:01), Shubh (10:17), and Laabh (16:49) during the day, and Shubh (19:49), Amrit (21:11), and Laabh (26:38) at night.
Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal today is from 11:55 to 13:33. This period is considered tricky for starting new ventures as Rahu's energy brings confusion and wrong judgment. Avoid signing contracts, making big purchases, or major financial decisions. Instead, do routine work, tidy up, or chant the Rahu mantra. Gulika Kaal runs from 10:17:04 to 11:55:08, and Yamaganda from 07:00:57 to 08:39:01. Varjyam is from 07:35:28 to 09:15:30, and Dur Muhurtam from 11:28:46 to 12:20:46. Baana (Chora) from 18:27:54 to April 30 05:22:09 warns against carelessness with belongings and digital security. Vidaal Yoga from 00:17:28 to 05:22:09 is better for rest and protection rituals.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal varies by city due to local sunrise. Below are timings for major cities:
- Mumbai: 12:35 - 14:11
- Delhi (NCR): 12:18 - 13:57
- Bengaluru: 12:16 - 13:51
- Hyderabad: 12:13 - 13:48
- Chennai: 12:06 - 13:40
- Ahmedabad: 12:36 - 14:14
- Pune: 12:31 - 14:07
- Kolkata: 11:33 - 13:10
- Jaipur: 12:24 - 14:02
- Kochi: 12:22 - 13:55
- Lucknow: 12:03 - 13:42
- Indore: 12:23 - 14:01
- Guwahati: 11:20 - 12:58
- Chandigarh: 12:19 - 13:59
- Surat: 12:35 - 14:12
- Visakhapatnam: 11:54 - 13:29
- Nagpur: 12:10 - 13:47
- Coimbatore: 12:19 - 13:53
- Varanasi: 11:55 - 13:33
- Bhubaneswar: 11:44 - 13:20
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, and Moonset
Sunrise: 05:23:31; Sunset: 18:27:13. Moonrise: 16:26:09; Moonset: 04:15:23 (April 30). Sunrise is a spiritual reset; offer water to the Sun or meditate. Sunset marks the shift to inward reflection; light a diya and avoid heated discussions. The Moon in Virgo brings a practical evening mood; review the day and plan tomorrow.
Vrat and Festival Information
Pradosh Vrat is observed today on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi, a fortnightly fast dedicated to Lord Shiva. It involves fasting through the day or eating a light satvik meal, with evening prayers. This vrat supports peace in family life, relief from anxiety, and steadiness in work. Since the Hindu month is Vaishakha (amanta), it carries a theme of summer discipline, charity, and restraint. Offer water, milk, or bel leaves to Shiva, or chant "Om Namah Shivaya." For relationships, speak gently; for work, focus on organizing and finishing tasks. Avoid risky plans during Rahu Kaal. Close the day with a simple Shiva prayer.
