Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Thursday, 21 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)
Guruvara (Thursday)
Tithi
Shukla Panchami until Thu 21 May, 8:27 AM
Shukla Shashthi from Thu 21 May, 8:27 AM
Nakshatra
Pushya until Fri 22 May, 2:49 AM
Ashlesha from Fri 22 May, 2:49 AM
Yoga
Ganda until Thu 21 May, 10:58 AM
Vriddhi from Thu 21 May, 10:58 AM
Karana
Balava until Thu 21 May, 8:27 AM
Kaulava from Thu 21 May, 8:27 AM
Taitila from Thu 21 May, 7:21 PM
Moon sign (rashi)
Cancer (Karka) until Sat 23 May, 2:09 AM
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: 7:08 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: 2:00 PM to 3:42 PM
- Yamaganda: 5:27 AM to 7:09 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 8:52 AM to 10:34 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 21 May 2026?
On Thursday 21 May 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Panchami, which ends at Thu 21 May, 8:27 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 21 May 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Pushya, until Fri 22 May, 2:49 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 21 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Thursday 21 May 2026 is 2:00 PM to 3:42 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 7:08 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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