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Panchang for Saturday, 18 April 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:52 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara (Saturday)
Tithi
Shukla Pratipada until Sat 18 Apr, 2:11 PM
Shukla Dwitiya from Sat 18 Apr, 2:11 PM
Nakshatra
Ashwini until Sat 18 Apr, 9:43 AM
Bharani from Sat 18 Apr, 9:43 AM
Yoga
Priti until Sat 18 Apr, 11:56 PM
Ayushman from Sat 18 Apr, 11:56 PM
Karana
Bava until Sat 18 Apr, 2:11 PM
Balava from Sat 18 Apr, 2:11 PM
Kaulava from Sun 19 Apr, 12:31 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Aries (Mesha) until Sun 19 Apr, 12:32 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:52 AM
- Sunset: 6:48 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:16 AM to 5:04 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM to 12:44 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 9:06 AM to 10:43 AM
- Yamaganda: 1:57 PM to 3:34 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 5:52 AM to 7:29 AM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 18 April 2026?
On Saturday 18 April 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Pratipada, which ends at Sat 18 Apr, 2:11 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 18 April 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Ashwini, until Sat 18 Apr, 9:43 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 18 April 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Saturday 18 April 2026 is 9:06 AM to 10:43 AM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:52 AM and sunset is 6:48 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:56 AM to 12:44 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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