Panchang Today is your everyday compass for living with a little more timing and a lot more meaning. Aaj Ka Panchang helps you plan work, travel, prayers, and family matters with the Moon as your guide, rooted in the old wisdom of the Hindu calendar.
Some days ask you to push ahead, some ask you to pause, and some ask you to do both with awareness. Staying connected to these rhythms keeps you close to your cultural roots, and it also makes decision-making calmer and cleaner. Below are the important Panchang details for April 02, 2026 for India:
Date & Day Details
Date & Day DetailsThursday arrives with the glow of Shukla Paksh 15 (Purnima), the full moon tithi, and it sets a strong emotional and spiritual tone for the day.
Purnima is a completion point. The Moon is at her brightest, so feelings, intentions, and even small promises carry extra weight. This tithi remains active until 07:41:38, after which the calendar turns into Krishan Paksh 1 (Pratipada(Ekam)). That shift matters. Morning energy can feel like a gentle closing ceremony, and then the day begins to lean into fresh starts and new cycles.The Nakshatra is Hasta, lasting until 17:38:43, and it brings a practical, skillful mood.
Hasta is linked to the hand, to craft, to organising, and to getting things done with care. Its presiding deity is Savitar, the solar force that inspires and energises right action. So what does that mean for an ordinary Thursday? It’s a day to use your hands and mind together. Sorting files, fixing something at home, cooking a thoughtful meal, training your team, revising notes, even rearranging your workspace, Hasta supports these efforts.
After 17:38:43, the Nakshatra moves into Chitra, which carries a sharper sense of design, beauty, and bold choices. Evening conversations may turn more direct. You may also feel like changing something, not just maintaining it.The Moon sign sits in Virgo 17.8 today, which makes the emotional weather a bit detail-focused. Virgo Moon days are for checking, correcting, and improving. People can be helpful, but also picky.
Keep that in mind during family discussions or office meetings. Don’t turn a small mismatch into a full debate. The Moon sign transitions at 03/04/2026 06:28:41 into Libra. That tells you the bigger arc. Today is for fixing and finishing, tomorrow’s early hours begin shifting towards balance, negotiation, and smoother cooperation.Yoga is Dhruva until 14:19:42, then Vyaghata begins. Dhruva means steady. It’s supportive for commitments, long-term planning, and disciplined work.
If you want something to last, you plant it under Dhruva. After 14:19:42, Vyaghata can feel more intense, even a bit confrontational if you rush. Choose your words with a softer tongue in the afternoon.Karan also adds flavour. Bava Karan runs until 07:41:38, then Balava continues until 20:08:51, and Kaulava follows after that. These karans support routine tasks, practical transactions, and steady movement. Think simple progress, not dramatic leaps.
Today rewards the person who does the basics well.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)Some days have wide open green fields of time, and today gives you a few very clean windows to act with confidence. Begin, if you can, with Brahma Muhurta from 2026-04-02 04:16:24 to 2026-04-02 05:02:36. The mind is quieter then. The full moon energy sits like a lamp in still air. It’s ideal for prayer, mantra, study, meditation, and even setting a clear intention for your month ahead.Pratah Sandhya runs from 2026-04-02 04:39:30 to 2026-04-02 05:48:48, a supportive time for morning puja, Surya arghya, and calm planning before the day’s noise begins. If you’re thinking of starting a disciplined routine, like daily reading or a steady exercise habit, this Sandhya has the right kind of seriousness.Abhijit Muhurta appears from 2026-04-02 11:36:56 to 2026-04-02 12:26:40. This is the classic “get it done” pocket.
Use it for important calls, sending proposals, beginning a meeting with decision-makers, or doing a key financial task you’ve been postponing. Alongside it, Amrit Kalam from 2026-04-02 11:18:37 to 2026-04-02 13:00:01 has a nourishing quality. It’s good for agreements made in good faith, family discussions, and spiritual acts like daan.Vijay Muhurta runs from 2026-04-02 14:06:08 to 2026-04-02 14:55:52, helpful for competitive efforts, interviews, performance reviews, and any situation where you need to stand your ground without aggression.As daylight fades, Godhuli Muhurta from 2026-04-02 18:14:47 to 2026-04-02 18:37:53 is excellent for evening prayers, lighting a diya, and bringing a gentle reset into the home. Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-04-02 18:14:47 to 2026-04-02 19:24:05 extends that devotional mood.Late night, Nishita Muhurta from 2026-04-02 23:38:11 to 2026-04-03 00:24:23 suits deeper sadhana and quiet japa.Choghadiya also guides the day. Day auspicious periods are Shubh @ 05:49, Laabh @ 12:02, Amrit @ 13:35, Shubh @ 16:41.
Night auspicious periods are Amrit @ 18:14, Laabh @ 24:01, Shubh @ 26:54, Amrit @ 28:21. If you’re choosing a practical window for errands, payments, or travel, lean into these supportive stretches.
Inauspicious Timings
Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kaal is the most discussed caution period, and today it runs from 13:35 to 15:08. In the detailed Panchang, Rahu Kaal is also marked from 2026-04-02 13:35:02 to 2026-04-02 15:08:17. Rahu is the shadow graha.
During this time, decisions can look attractive but carry hidden complications. Keep your wallet closed today during this window. Don’t sign contracts, don’t launch a new venture, and don’t make a risky commitment just to “finish it off”.
What can you do then? Keep it simple. Do meditation, tidy your desk, do routine work, and chant the Rahu mantra “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” for a few rounds. Even a short chant calms the impulse to act in haste.Yamaganda, another traditional caution period, runs from 2026-04-02 05:48:48 to 2026-04-02 07:22:02. This is best used for basic morning tasks, not for starting something important. If you must travel or begin work early, double-check documents and keys. A Virgo Moon loves checklists anyway.Gulkai Kaal is given from 2026-04-02 08:55:17 to 2026-04-02 10:28:32. Many people treat this like Gulika Kaal, a time when small obstacles crop up.
Keep your plans flexible. Don’t get into an ego tussle at home or at work. It’s not worth it.Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-04-02 09:57:28 to 2026-04-02 10:47:28 and again from 2026-04-02 14:55:52 to 2026-04-02 15:45:52. These are classic “avoid beginnings” spans. If you’re scheduling a critical meeting or sending a key email, try not to press send in these slots.There is also Varjyam from 2026-04-03 02:14:52 to 2026-04-03 03:54:22.
Varjyam is like a patch of rough current in an otherwise flowing river. If you’re awake late, avoid emotionally loaded conversations or impulsive online shopping. Sleep is the better choice.Baana (Mrityu) is marked from 2026-04-03 04:56:48 to 2026-04-03 05:47:46. Use that time for calm routine only, no new starts.Aadal Yoga runs from 2026-04-02 17:39:52 to 2026-04-03 05:47:46. This can stir restlessness and sudden reactions, especially as Hasta ends and Chitra begins.
Watch your tone in the evening.Choghadiya inauspicious periods are Rog @ 07:22, Udveg @ 08:55, Kaal @ 15:08 for the day, and Rog @ 21:08, Kaal @ 22:34, Udveg @ 25:28 at night. Use them for routine chores, not for new beginnings or sensitive talks.
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India
Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal changes across India because it is calculated from local sunrise, and sunrise differs from place to place due to longitude differences.
That’s why one location’s Rahu Kaal won’t perfectly match another’s, even on the same weekday. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that suits your location with better accuracy.
| City | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 14:15 – 15:47 |
| Delhi (NCR) | 13:58 – 15:32 |
| Bengaluru | 13:55 – 15:27 |
| Hyderabad | 13:52 – 15:24 |
| Chennai | 13:44 – 15:16 |
| Ahmedabad | 14:16 – 15:49 |
| Pune | 14:10 – 15:43 |
| Kolkata | 13:13 – 14:46 |
| Jaipur | 14:04 – 15:37 |
| Kochi | 14:00 – 15:32 |
| Lucknow | 13:43 – 15:17 |
| Indore | 14:03 – 15:36 |
| Guwahati | 13:00 – 14:33 |
| Chandigarh | 14:00 – 15:34 |
| Surat | 14:15 – 15:48 |
| Visakhapatnam | 13:33 – 15:05 |
| Nagpur | 13:50 – 15:23 |
| Coimbatore | 13:57 – 15:29 |
| Varanasi | 13:35 – 15:08 |
| Bhubaneswar | 13:23 – 14:56 |
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:49:25 and sunset is at 18:14:56. These two points bookend the day like the opening and closing of a temple door. If you can greet the morning light, even from a balcony or window, it steadies the mind.
Thursday already carries a Guru flavour, so a calm sunrise routine feels more rewarding. A short prayer, a glass of water, and a clear plan for the day. Simple, but powerful.Moonrise is at 06:32:34 PM, and on Purnima that moon feels like a bright witness. The mind may become more reflective after moonrise. People may also speak more honestly, sometimes too honestly. Choose kindness over sharpness, especially with family.
Moonset is at 06:14:11 AM, Apr 3, which tells you the full moon influence continues deep into the night and early morning. If sleep feels lighter, don’t fight it. Read something devotional or calming, or do quiet japa rather than scrolling endlessly.This day-night cycle matters because Purnima amplifies whatever you feed it. Feed it gratitude, and it grows. Feed it irritation, and that also grows. The sky is giving you a mirror today.
Look into it with steadiness.
Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations
Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsChaitra is the Hindu month in focus today, and the full moon of this month is celebrated as Chaitra Purnima. This is a heartfelt annual festival moment, closing the first month’s lunar arc with light, prayer, and community warmth. Mythologically, Purnima carries the idea of completeness, a circle made whole. In many homes, people mark the day with satvik food, daan to the needy, and a clean, uncluttered prayer space.
It’s also a day when ancestral remembrance feels natural. The full moon is seen as a lamp for the pitrs too, so many families offer water, simple prayers, or food with respect.Hanuman Jayanti is also observed today, and it deserves special attention. Hanuman is devotion with muscles. He is courage that bows to dharma. His story reminds us that strength becomes graceful only when it is guided by humility and service. Across India, devotees remember his role as Ram bhakt, his fearless leap across obstacles, and his protective energy against fear, confusion, and negativity.
People read Hanuman Chalisa, offer sindoor, jasmine or simple flowers, and keep the day disciplined, avoiding intoxication and unnecessary indulgence.
Why does this festival sit so well on a full moon? Because Purnima amplifies bhakti. It makes chanting feel louder inside the chest, even if your voice is soft.Along with these annual observances, today is also Purnima Vrat / Satyanarayan Puja. The monthly Purnima vrat is kept for inner clarity, family well-being, and a clean conscience.
Satyanarayan Puja centres on truth, promise-keeping, and gratitude. Many families do the puja at home with simple offerings and a sincere sankalp. Don’t chase perfect arrangements. A sincere heart and orderly space are enough. If you can, share prasad with neighbours, staff, or someone who may not get a festive meal often.Now, practical recommendations for the day. Relationships first. With the Moon in Virgo 17.8, you may feel like correcting someone you love.
Ask yourself, is it needed right now? Pick one important issue and speak gently, otherwise let small things pass. Career and work. Dhruva Yoga till 14:19:42 supports steady output. Finish pending tasks, close loops, and document decisions. Your boss will notice the person who brings order on a busy day.
Money. Avoid big financial decisions during Rahu Kaal from 13:35 to 15:08. Pay routine bills, yes. Risky buys, no.Spiritual practice fits beautifully today. Read Hanuman Chalisa once with attention, not speed. Offer water to the Sun after sunrise at 05:49:25 if possible. In the evening after moonrise at 06:32:34 PM, sit for ten quiet minutes and write down one habit you want to release as Purnima ends at 07:41:38.Actionable advice: Keep the morning for prayer and planning, keep the afternoon for disciplined work, and keep Rahu Kaal free of new commitments. Tonight, light a diya, chant a little, and go to bed with your phone away from your pillow.
