Vedic Panchang·Varanasi, India

Vedic Panchang in VaranasiFriday, 16 May 2042

The Nepali date for this day isn't published yet.

Jyeshtha Krishna Dwadashi · Vikram Samvat 2099 · Shaka 1964

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Waning Moon

All times are local to Varanasi, India: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30).

Pancha Anga · the five limbs

Tithi
Krishna Dwadashi until 1:31 AM, Sat, May 17
then Krishna Trayodashi until 10:25 PM, Sat, May 17
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:52 AM
Pada 3 → 4 · lord Saturn · then Revati until 8:38 AM, Sat, May 17
Yoga
Priti until 12:35 AM, Sat, May 17
then Ayushman until 8:58 PM, Sat, May 17
Karana
Kaulava until 3:02 PMTaitila until 1:31 AM, Sat, May 17Garaja until 11:58 AM, Sat, May 17
Vara
Shukravara (Friday)
Day lord Venus

New to these terms? The five limbs of time, explained.

Sun & Moon

Sunrise
5:12 AM
Day length 13 h 23 min
Sunset
6:36 PM
Night length 10 h 36 min
Moonrise
2:48 AM
Moonset
3:21 PM
Moon sign
Meena
Sun sign
Vrishabha
Lunar month
Jyeshtha (Purnimanta) · Krishna paksha
Amanta: Vaisakha
Ayana
Uttarayana

The day at a glance

☀ 5:12 AM11:54 AM midday6:36 PM ☾
Rahu Yama Gulika Abhijit

Good times

Brahma Muhurta
3:47 AM – 4:30 AM
the two muhurtas before sunrise, for meditation and study
Abhijit
11:27 AM – 12:21 PM
the victorious midday muhurta
Vijaya
2:08 PM – 3:02 PM
the 11th muhurta of the day
Nishita
11:33 PM – 12:15 AM, Sat, May 17
the midnight muhurta

Times to avoid

Rahu Kalam
10:14 AM – 11:54 AM
Yamaganda
3:15 PM – 4:55 PM
Gulika Kalam
6:53 AM – 8:33 AM

Choghadiya

eight parts of the day and of the night

Day

  • Char5:12 AM – 6:53 AM
  • Labh6:53 AM – 8:33 AM
  • Amrit8:33 AM – 10:14 AM
  • Kaal10:14 AM – 11:54 AM
  • Shubh11:54 AM – 1:35 PM
  • Rog1:35 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Udveg3:15 PM – 4:55 PM
  • Char4:55 PM – 6:36 PM

Night

  • Rog6:36 PM – 7:55 PM
  • Kaal7:55 PM – 9:15 PM
  • Labh9:15 PM – 10:34 PM
  • Udveg10:34 PM – 11:54 PM
  • Shubh11:54 PM – 1:13 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Amrit1:13 AM – 2:33 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Char2:33 AM – 3:52 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Rog3:52 AM – 5:12 AM, Sat, May 17

Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Char is neutral (good for travel); Udveg, Rog and Kaal are best avoided.

Hora · planetary hours+
  • Venus5:12 AM – 6:19 AM
  • Mercury6:19 AM – 7:26 AM
  • Moon7:26 AM – 8:33 AM
  • Saturn8:33 AM – 9:40 AM
  • Jupiter9:40 AM – 10:47 AM
  • Mars10:47 AM – 11:54 AM
  • Sun11:54 AM – 1:01 PM
  • Venus1:01 PM – 2:08 PM
  • Mercury2:08 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Moon3:15 PM – 4:22 PM
  • Saturn4:22 PM – 5:29 PM
  • Jupiter5:29 PM – 6:36 PM
  • Mars6:36 PM – 7:29 PM
  • Sun7:29 PM – 8:22 PM
  • Venus8:22 PM – 9:15 PM
  • Mercury9:15 PM – 10:08 PM
  • Moon10:08 PM – 11:01 PM
  • Saturn11:01 PM – 11:54 PM
  • Jupiter11:54 PM – 12:47 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Mars12:47 AM – 1:40 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Sun1:40 AM – 2:33 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Venus2:33 AM – 3:26 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Mercury3:26 AM – 4:19 AM, Sat, May 17
  • Moon4:19 AM – 5:12 AM, Sat, May 17

May 2042

Tithi at sunrise. Small numbers are the Nepali (BS) date. Tap a day for its full panchang. Festival days are worked out from the tithi for this place and can differ by a day between regions and traditions.

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Festival days are worked out from the tithi for this place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, most often for those marked “may vary”. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar.

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Panchang questions answered for Varanasi

What is the tithi on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi?
The tithi on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi is Krishna Dwadashi until 1:31am on 17 May, then Trayodashi until 10:25pm on 17 May.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 May 2042?
The nakshatra on 16 May 2042 is Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:52am, then Revati until 8:38am on 17 May.
What are the yoga and karana on 16 May 2042?
Yoga: Priti until 12:35am on 17 May, then Ayushman until 8:58pm on 17 May. Karana: Kaulava until 3:02pm, then Taitila until 1:31am on 17 May, then Garaja until 11:58am on 17 May.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi?
Sunrise is at 5:12am and sunset at 6:36pm (Asia/Kolkata).
What is Rahu Kalam on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi?
Rahu Kalam on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi is from 10:14am to 11:54am. Yamaganda is 3:15pm to 4:55pm and Gulika is 6:53am to 8:33am.
What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 16 May 2042?
Abhijit Muhurta on 16 May 2042 in Varanasi is from 11:27am to 12:21pm, and Brahma Muhurta is 3:47am to 4:30am.

Calculated for Varanasi, India from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon.