Panchang Today, April 21, 2026: Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami), Mrigasira, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and more – The Times of India

Panchang Today is your steady daily guide for planning with precision, drawn from the spiritual mathematics of the Hindu calendar. It tells you what the Moon is doing, which lunar star is active, and when the day opens and closes its doors for certain kinds of work.

In India, these details keep us connected to our cultural roots, even on busy office mornings and packed school schedules. Some days support fresh starts, some days ask for patience, and some days reward quiet discipline. The Panchang helps you choose wisely, with a calm mind and clean intent. Below are the important Panchang details for April 21, 2026 for India:

Date & Day Details

April 21, 2026 falls on a Tuesday, a day that carries the fiery, focused stamp of Mars.

Tuesday energy suits effort, discipline, and taking on tasks you’ve been postponing. Still, the Moon’s position decides your inner weather, and today the Moon moves through a very telling sequence.

The Tithi is Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami) — ends: 22/04/2026 01:20:07, next: Shukla Paksh 6 (Shashthi). Panchami in the bright fortnight feels like the young Moon is gaining strength, like a sapling that’s started standing straight after the first rains.

It’s a good phase for learning, skill-building, and putting structure into plans. If you’ve been meaning to restart a study routine, organise notes, fix a diet, or clean up your inbox, Panchami supports that kind of steady correction.

It also likes sincerity in relationships. Say what you mean, and keep it simple.Nakshatra for the day is Mrigasira, ends at 21/04/2026 23:58:34, next Nakshatra: Ardra. Mrigasira is traditionally linked with Soma, the Moon, and it carries the mood of a seeker.

Curious. Restless. Always looking for the “right” answer. That’s why it favours research, interviews, short trips, market comparisons, and asking the right questions in a meeting. But there’s a small warning too. Under Mrigasira, the mind can wander and chase ten options at once.

Don’t scatter your attention. Choose two priorities and do them well.Late night, Ardra takes over. Ardra’s flavour is sharper and stormy, associated with Rudra.

When Ardra is near, emotions can come up suddenly, like dark clouds gathering without much notice. So keep conversations clean at home, especially after the day’s fatigue sets in.The Moon sign begins in Taurus 25.24 and transitions at 21/04/2026 13:00:47 to Gemini. Taurus Moon hours feel grounded and practical. You’ll want comfort, good food, familiar routines, and clear money sense. After 21/04/2026 13:00:47, Gemini brings quick thoughts, messages, and a need to talk things out.

Expect a shift in the afternoon. Morning suits stable work like budgeting, paying pending bills, and finishing practical chores.

Afternoon suits calls, emails, brainstorming, and short scheduling meetings.Yoga is Sobhana, ends at 21/04/2026 12:31:11, next Yoga: Atiganda. Sobhana supports grace in work and harmony in interactions, particularly before noon. Use those hours for anything that needs cooperation, approvals, or a calm tone with seniors.

After 21/04/2026 12:31:11, Atiganda arrives, and it can bring friction if you push too hard. You can still work, but keep expectations realistic. Double check details.

Don’t pick fights.Karan also changes through the day. Bava ends at 21/04/2026 14:44:53 and then Balava runs until 22/04/2026 01:20:07. These karans are supportive for routine progress and steady effort. No drama needed. Just consistent work, and the day will give you results.

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

Auspicious timings are like openings in the sky. Even if the whole day is usable, these windows feel smoother, as if the road has fewer speed breakers.Brahma Muhurta runs from 04:01:41 to 04:46:01. This is the quietest, purest pocket of the morning, ideal for japa, meditation, and setting intentions. If you want one powerful habit today, wake up for even fifteen minutes in this window. Sit, breathe, and repeat your chosen mantra.

The mind becomes steady, and the day feels less noisy.Pratah Sandhya is from 04:23:51 to 05:30:21. It supports prayer, reading, yoga stretches, and a clean start. If you’re planning to study, this is excellent for revision. If you’re running a home, this is good for preparing the day without rush.Abhijit Muhurta is from 11:31:05 to 12:22:37. Think of it as the sun standing tall. It’s a strong time for important calls, sending proposals, filing applications, and taking a decision you’ve been delaying.

Your words carry weight here, so speak clearly and don’t overpromise.Vijay Muhurta runs from 14:05:41 to 14:57:13. It favours winning efforts, interviews, competitive exams preparation, and pushing a task over the finish line. If you need to ask for support at work or follow up firmly, this window helps. Be respectful, but don’t be hesitant.Amrit Kalam is from 15:58:11 to 17:25:27. This is a sweet spot for healing, reconciliations, and work that needs a blessing.

If you want to start a healthy routine, book a consultation, or mend a relationship with a small gesture, pick this window.As evening arrives, Godhuli Muhurta runs from 18:23:28 to 18:45:38 and Sayahana Sandhya continues from 18:23:28 to 19:29:58. Light a lamp, offer simple prayers, and let the day settle. This is also a gentle time for family bonding.Nishita Muhurta comes at 23:33:48 to 00:18:08. It’s traditionally linked with deeper spiritual practice and quiet contemplation, not loud celebrations.Ravi Yoga appears from 23:59:09 to 05:28:37. Since it spans late night into early morning, it’s best used for spiritual work, planning, and preparing for the next day with a clear head.Choghadiya also guides the day’s flow. Day auspicious periods are Laabh @ 10:20, Amrit @ 11:56, Shubh @ 15:10. Night auspicious periods are Laabh @ 19:46, Shubh @ 22:33, Amrit @ 23:56. If you’re choosing a time to place an order, send an important message, or begin a new chapter in routine, lean on these supportive blocks.

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal today is 15:10 to 16:46. The detailed Panchang also shows rahu_kaal from 15:10:11 to 16:46:49. Rahu Kaal is the time when Rahu’s shadowy influence is stronger, and actions started here can feel stuck, delayed, or misunderstood. It doesn’t mean the whole period is “bad” for living your life. It simply means, don’t start something new that needs a clean launch.During Rahu Kaal, do the quiet, safe things. Continue routine work.

Clean your desk. Organise papers. If the mind feels jumpy, sit for five minutes and chant the Rahu mantra, “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”. Keep your wallet closed today in this window. Avoid signing contracts, making large online payments, or committing to a new investment.Yamaganda runs from 08:43:37 to 10:20:16. This time is also avoided for fresh beginnings, especially travel starts, new purchases, or first meetings.

If you have to commute, keep a calm buffer. Don’t rush and don’t pick arguments on the road.Gulkai Kaal is from 11:56:54 to 13:33:32. It can bring minor obstacles and repeated distractions. If you must work, use it for follow ups and routine reviews. Avoid launching a new project or sending a sensitive email.Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 08:04:57 to 08:56:57 and again from 22:49:28 to 23:33:28. These are the day’s rough patches, better for low-stakes tasks.

Don’t schedule an important presentation or a family confrontation in these slots.Varjyam runs from 07:14:09 to 08:39:26. This is a time to avoid important starts and avoid emotional decisions. If you wake up with anxiety or confusion, this could be why. Slow down, drink water, and let the mind settle.Baana (Chora) is from 05:30:21 to 13:17:21. The flavour here is of carelessness, misplacement, or small losses. Keep your phone, keys, documents, and travel cards in one place.

Don’t leave things lying around.Vidaal Yoga is from 23:59:09 to 05:28:37. Since it overlaps with the late night hours, avoid taking big decisions when you’re tired. Late nights can magnify worries.Choghadiya inauspicious periods during the day are Rog @ 05:30, Udveg @ 07:06, Kaal @ 13:33, Rog @ 16:46. At night, watch for Kaal @ 18:23, Udveg @ 21:09, Rog @ 26:42, Kaal @ 28:06. If you can, keep major commitments away from these blocks.

Save them for routine tasks, housework, or light reading.

Rahu Kaal Timings Across India

Rahu Kaal varies across India because it is calculated from the local sunrise, and sunrise time changes from place to place due to longitude differences. Even within the same state, the shift can be noticeable, which is why many families still check their local Panchang. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can match it to the closest location and plan accordingly.

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise today is at 05:30:21 and sunset is at 18:23:25. Sunrise is more than a time on the clock. It’s the day’s first promise, a clean slate where intention matters. If you can spare a moment at 05:30:21, face the light, offer a simple prayer, and decide one thing you will do with full attention.Sunset at 18:23:25 is the natural point to slow down. It’s when the mind tends to replay the day, and small regrets can pop up. Don’t feed them.

Use the evening Sandhya windows to wash off mental dust, the way we rinse our hands after work.Moonrise is at 08:20:33 AM and moonset is at 11:01:55 PM. With the Moon visible from morning, emotions may feel closer to the surface, especially in family settings. The early part of the day, with the Moon still in Taurus, supports steady moods and practical choices. After the Moon moves to Gemini at 21/04/2026 13:00:47, conversations pick up pace.

Messages come in, opinions change, plans get edited. Keep your mind flexible, but don’t let it become scattered.

Before 11:01:55 PM, close the day gently. Read something calming. Keep the phone away for a while. Sleep will come easier.

Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations

No major Vrat or festival is observed today. The Hindu month in the Amanta system is Vaishakha, a month that often nudges us toward cleanliness, clarity, and simple discipline. Think of Vaishakha as the season that asks, “What are you carrying that you can drop?” A little less clutter at home, a little less clutter in the mind.With Shukla Paksh Panchami running and Mrigasira Nakshatra active, the day supports learning, inquiry, and fixing what’s been half-done. If you’re a student, use the morning hours to revise and the afternoon to practise writing answers or solving problems. You’ll retain more if you keep short breaks and don’t multitask.Work and career matters improve when you keep things practical. The Moon begins in Taurus, so start with tasks that need patience, like reconciling accounts, updating spreadsheets, reviewing inventory, or preparing a weekly plan.

After the Moon shifts to Gemini at 21/04/2026 13:00:47, your day becomes more communication-heavy. This is good for sales calls, interviews, and negotiating timelines, but it can also bring misunderstandings.

Read messages twice before you send them, especially after Yoga changes at 21/04/2026 12:31:11.At home, people may want your attention, and not always in the neat way you prefer. Mrigasira makes everyone a little curious and a little restless.

So keep your tone soft. If a family member repeats the same worry, don’t dismiss it. Ask one clear question and offer one clear step. That’s enough.Health-wise, today is best for steady routines. Eat on time. Drink water. Don’t overdo spicy foods, Tuesday can tempt people into heat and haste. If you’re starting exercise again, begin gently. Consistency beats intensity.Spiritually, choose one small practice and stick to it. A short morning prayer during Pratah Sandhya from 04:23:51 to 05:30:21 can set your mood.

If you can’t manage that, light a lamp during Godhuli Muhurta from 18:23:28 to 18:45:38 and sit quietly for a few minutes. During Rahu Kaal 15:10 to 16:46, avoid starting anything new, and chant “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” 11 times to keep your mind steady.End the day like you’d close a window before the night breeze, gently and on purpose. Keep one pocket of silence. Write tomorrow’s top three tasks on paper, place your keys and wallet in one fixed spot, and sleep by a sensible hour so you wake up without hurry.