Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Wednesday, 20 May 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:27 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)
Budhavara (Wednesday)
Tithi
Shukla Chaturthi until Wed 20 May, 11:07 AM
Shukla Panchami from Wed 20 May, 11:07 AM
Nakshatra
Ardra until Wed 20 May, 6:12 AM
Punarvasu from Wed 20 May, 6:12 AM
Pushya from Thu 21 May, 4:12 AM
Yoga
Shula until Wed 20 May, 2:10 PM
Ganda from Wed 20 May, 2:10 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until Wed 20 May, 11:07 AM
Bava from Wed 20 May, 11:07 AM
Balava from Wed 20 May, 9:43 PM
Moon sign (rashi)
Gemini (Mithuna) until Wed 20 May, 10:39 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: 5:27 AM
- Sunset: 7:07 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 3:51 AM to 4:39 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:41 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 12:17 PM to 1:59 PM
- Yamaganda: 7:09 AM to 8:52 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 10:34 AM to 12:17 PM
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 20 May 2026?
On Wednesday 20 May 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Chaturthi, which ends at Wed 20 May, 11:07 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 20 May 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Ardra, until Wed 20 May, 6:12 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 20 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Wednesday 20 May 2026 is 12:17 PM to 1:59 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:27 AM and sunset is 7:07 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 (11:53 AM to 12:41 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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