Panchang Today is your steady morning compass, a simple way to plan the day with precision, using the old, trusted language of the Hindu calendar. It’s not only about “good time, bad time”.
It’s about understanding the Moon’s mood, the nakshatra’s character, and the day’s spiritual weather, so your choices feel aligned, not rushed. When you follow Panchang, you stay connected to cultural roots and also make mindful decisions about work, family, travel, spending, and prayer. Some days ask you to push. Some days ask you to pause. Below are the important Panchang details for April 23, 2026 for India:
Date & Day Details
Date & Day DetailsThursday arrives with Shukla Paksh 7 (Saptami) — ends: 23/04/2026 20:49:25, next: Shukla Paksh 8 (Ashtami).
Saptami in the bright fortnight is a clean, rising phase of the Moon. Think of a sapling that has taken root and now wants sunlight. This tithi supports steady progress, learning, health routines, and any work that needs consistency rather than drama. It’s a good day to put structure around your intentions. You’ll feel it in small things, replying on time, finishing what you started, and speaking with a bit more clarity.
The nakshatra is Punarvasu, and it ends at 20:57:23, after which Pushya begins. Punarvasu’s presiding deity is Aditi, the motherly force of expansion and protection. That’s why this nakshatra often brings a “return to the right path” feeling. If a relationship has been tense, Punarvasu nudges you towards repair. If you’ve been scattered, it gently gathers you back. It favours study, writing, teaching, travel planning, home related improvements, and any effort that restores peace.
Towards night, as Pushya approaches, the energy becomes more nourishing and traditional in flavour. Pushya is known for supporting disciplined progress and respectful rituals, so the evening can feel like a soft landing after a busy day.The Moon sign starts in Gemini 24.17, then transitions at 15:13:19 into Cancer. This shift matters. Gemini makes the mind quick and curious, but also a little restless. You may want to juggle calls, messages, meetings, and errands.
After 15:13:19, Cancer takes over, and the heart speaks louder than the mind. Family matters, comfort, food choices, and emotional tone become stronger. Don’t ignore that switch. If you can, keep your heavier conversations or family decisions for the post transition phase, when empathy rises.Yoga is Sukarma, ending at 06:07:39, followed by Dhriti. Sukarma brings a “good action, good result” mood, especially in the early hours.
Dhriti later supports endurance. Keep going, even if the day feels long. Karan also shapes the day’s texture. Gara runs until 09:45:35, then Vanij continues until 20:49:25, followed by Visti. Gara supports practical execution, routine work, and disciplined effort. Vanij is good for trade, negotiations, and sensible buying and selling.
Visti later can stir delays or irritability, so keep your night plans simple and don’t stretch your patience thin.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)The morning begins with brahma_muhurta from 2026-04-23 03:59:29 to 2026-04-23 04:43:37. This is the quiet hour when the mind is like still water, reflecting everything clearly. If you’ve been missing prayer, meditation, or even focused study, use this window once and see how your day changes. A short japa, a few pages of reading, or simply sitting in silence can reset your inner rhythm.pratah_sandhya runs from 2026-04-23 04:21:33 to 2026-04-23 05:27:45. It’s ideal for Surya arghya, simple pranayama, and setting a clean intention for the day. There’s a freshness in the air at this time, like a breeze before the heat builds. If you’re starting a new habit, this is when you write it down and commit.abhijit_muhurta comes from 2026-04-23 11:30:21 to 2026-04-23 12:22:09. Midday can feel busy, but Abhijit is a protective pocket of time.
Use it for important emails, approvals, interviews, submissions, or a key discussion with a senior. If you need to ask for help, ask here. Your words land better.vijay_muhurta is from 2026-04-23 14:05:45 to 2026-04-23 14:57:33. This is for winning over obstacles. Use it for competitive tasks, presentations, negotiations, and decisions that need confidence. It’s also useful if you’ve been postponing a difficult phone call.godhuli_muhurta arrives from 2026-04-23 18:24:26 to 2026-04-23 18:46:30, along with sayahana_sandhya from 2026-04-23 18:24:26 to 2026-04-23 19:30:38. Twilight is sacred in the Hindu calendar, when day and night meet and the mind becomes receptive. Light a lamp, offer a short prayer, and keep the home atmosphere calm.amrit_kalam runs from 2026-04-23 18:40:57 to 2026-04-23 20:11:53. This is a sweet, supportive period for heartfelt talks, starting a study plan, or doing puja with full attention.Later, sarvartha_siddhi_yoga is from 2026-04-23 20:58:21 to 2026-04-24 05:26:55, and amrit_siddhi_yoga is also from 2026-04-23 20:58:21 to 2026-04-24 05:26:55. These yogas are prized because efforts made here tend to stick and mature well. If you need to set a long term goal, begin your first step in this window, even if it’s small.Choghadiya also offers supportive stretches. Daytime shows Shubh @ 05:28 and Laabh @ 11:56, which favour routine success and gains.
Amrit @ 13:33 supports pure intentions, while Shubh @ 16:47 is good for family and property related decisions. At night, Amrit @ 18:24 and Laabh @ 23:56 are helpful for prayer, planning, and productive quiet work.
Inauspicious Timings
Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kaal today is from 13:33 to 15:10. Rahu Kaal is that tricky stretch when judgement gets cloudy and impatience grows. You can still do regular work, but don’t begin a brand new venture here.
Avoid signing contracts, making large purchases, or committing to an important financial decision. If you must act, double check details, and keep your ego out of it.What can you do during Rahu Kaal? Keep it simple. Meditation helps. Chanting helps. Even five minutes of steady breath can cut through mental noise. If you follow mantras, use the Rahu mantra, “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”. It’s also a good time to tidy your desk, clear pending messages, and finish tasks that don’t need a fresh start.The inauspicious timing list gives more detail. rahu_kaal is noted from 2026-04-23 13:33:10 to 2026-04-23 15:10:15, matching the Rahu Kaal window. gulkai_kaal runs from 2026-04-23 08:41:55 to 2026-04-23 10:19:00. Gulika can bring small blocks and wasted effort, so avoid starting a new purchase, a new project, or a delicate conversation in that stretch. yamaganda is from 2026-04-23 05:27:45 to 2026-04-23 07:04:50.
Early morning Yamaganda is not for new beginnings, so don’t schedule a first meeting or an important call right at that time if you can help it.There is also baana (Roga) from 2026-04-23 05:27:45 to 2026-04-23 14:29:45. Treat it as a reminder to be careful with health and stamina. Eat on time, drink water, and don’t skip rest. Two dur_muhurtam periods appear, from 2026-04-23 09:46:45 to 2026-04-23 10:38:45, and again from 2026-04-23 14:57:33 to 2026-04-23 15:49:33.
Dur Muhurtam is best kept for routine work, not for proposals, confrontations, or commitments.Later, visha_yoga runs from 2026-04-23 20:49:45 to 2026-04-24 05:26:45, and kakracha_yoga also runs from 2026-04-23 20:49:45 to 2026-04-24 05:26:45. These combinations can make the mind sharp in an unhelpful way, prone to suspicion or overthinking. aadal_yoga spans from 2026-04-23 05:27:45 to 2026-04-23 20:57:21, which again says, stay steady, avoid impulsive leaps.varjyam is from 2026-04-24 04:43:21 to 2026-04-24 06:12:19. If you’re awake in these early hours, keep actions minimal and spiritual, not transactional.Choghadiya inauspicious periods also deserve respect. In the day, Rog @ 07:05 and Udveg @ 08:42 can bring agitation. Kaal @ 15:10 signals a heavy patch. At night, Rog @ 21:10, Kaal @ 22:33, and Udveg @ 25:18 are better kept for quiet rest, not for arguments or risky spending.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal changes from place to place across India because it is calculated using the local sunrise, and sunrise shifts with longitude even within the same state. That’s why two people in different parts of the country won’t share identical Rahu Kaal minutes on the same date. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that fits your location accurately.
| City | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 14:12 – 15:47 |
| Delhi (NCR) | 13:57 – 15:35 |
| Bengaluru | 13:51 – 15:25 |
| Hyderabad | 13:49 – 15:24 |
| Chennai | 13:41 – 15:14 |
| Ahmedabad | 14:14 – 15:50 |
| Pune | 14:07 – 15:43 |
| Kolkata | 13:11 – 14:47 |
| Jaipur | 14:02 – 15:39 |
| Kochi | 13:56 – 15:29 |
| Lucknow | 13:42 – 15:19 |
| Indore | 14:01 – 15:37 |
| Guwahati | 12:58 – 14:35 |
| Chandigarh | 13:59 – 15:37 |
| Surat | 14:12 – 15:48 |
| Visakhapatnam | 13:30 – 15:05 |
| Nagpur | 13:47 – 15:23 |
| Coimbatore | 13:53 – 15:27 |
| Varanasi | 13:33 – 15:10 |
| Bhubaneswar | 13:20 – 14:56 |
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:28:33 and sunset is at 18:24:21. These aren’t just clock points. Sunrise is your daily invitation to begin again, with a cleaner mind and a straighter spine. If the morning has been slipping away from you, treat 05:28:33 as a reminder, the day starts when you start. Even ten minutes of Surya namaskar, a short walk, or a quiet cup of tea without the phone can shift your entire mood.Sunset at 18:24:21 marks the turning of the page. The body asks for closure. The mind asks for meaning. It’s a good time to return home mentally, even if you’re still on the commute. If you can, step away from harsh screens for a bit around twilight and let the eyes rest.Moonrise is at 10:33:41 AM, with moonset at 12:51:10 AM, Apr 24. A late morning Moonrise often brings emotions into the day after work has already begun, so you may notice feelings catching up mid morning.
The Moon’s move from Gemini into Cancer at 15:13:19 adds to that. In the afternoon and evening, you’ll want comfort, familiar faces, and food that feels homely. Listen to it. The Moon isn’t demanding luxury, it’s asking for emotional safety.
Make your night gentle, and your sleep will be deeper.
Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations
Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsGanga Saptami is observed today, in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. This is a festival that honours the sacred river Ganga, celebrated as a living goddess, a purifier, and a compassionate mother who carries prayers the way a river carries offerings.
The story remembered on Ganga Saptami speaks of the divine descent of Ganga, and the way her waters bless ancestors, heal the mind, and wash away the heaviness we collect through the year.
In many homes, people remember Ganga not only as water, but as a promise, that life can be cleaned, renewed, and put back in order.How do you celebrate meaningfully if you’re far from a river? Keep it simple and sincere. Begin the day with a bath and a short prayer, and offer water with respect in your own way.
Read or listen to a small portion of Ganga stuti, or speak her name with devotion. If you can, do a quiet act of charity, especially offering drinking water, helping with a meal, or supporting cleanliness around your home and neighbourhood. Vaishakha is already known for its purifying quality.
Ganga Saptami amplifies that theme. Even your words can be a ritual today. Speak cleanly. Apologise where needed. Let old bitterness go.For relationships, Punarvasu helps reconciliation. You may be thinking, should I call first? Yes, if the intention is peace. Before 15:13:19, keep conversations light and practical, and don’t pick at emotional wounds. After the Moon enters Cancer at 15:13:19, your tone becomes the whole message. Choose warmth. If there’s a family matter pending, handle it calmly in the evening, ideally closer to amrit_kalam from 2026-04-23 18:40:57 to 2026-04-23 20:11:53.For career and work, the day favours progress through good systems. Finish paperwork, close pending items, and show your boss you can be relied on. Vanij karan until 20:49:25 supports negotiations and practical decision making, so you can plan purchases or business conversations, but keep your wallet closed today during Rahu Kaal 13:33 to 15:10. Also avoid signing anything in dur_muhurtam from 2026-04-23 14:57:33 to 2026-04-23 15:49:33.
Use vijay_muhurta from 2026-04-23 14:05:45 to 2026-04-23 14:57:33 for a confident push, then step back once it ends.For spiritual practice, today is a beautiful blend. Begin in brahma_muhurta 2026-04-23 03:59:29 to 2026-04-23 04:43:37 if you can. If not, use the evening sandhya from 2026-04-23 18:24:26 to 2026-04-23 19:30:38 for lamp lighting and gratitude. With sarvartha_siddhi_yoga and amrit_siddhi_yoga both running from 2026-04-23 20:58:21 to 2026-04-24 05:26:55, you can set one long term sankalp at night, something realistic like a fixed study hour, a daily walk, or a weekly family meal.Close the day like a river meeting the sea, quietly, without fuss. Drink enough water, clear one small mess at home, and go easy on sharp words during visha_yoga from 2026-04-23 20:49:45 to 2026-04-24 05:26:45. Actionable advice: choose one task to complete before lunch, avoid new commitments in Rahu Kaal 13:33 to 15:10, light a lamp at sayahana_sandhya 2026-04-23 18:24:26 to 2026-04-23 19:30:38, and end the night by writing one practical goal you’ll start during 2026-04-23 20:58:21 to 2026-04-24 05:26:55.
