Nakṣatravīthī · Daily and monthly panchang
Panchang Today in Mumbai: Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal
Before a griha pravesh, a first day at school or a long journey, someone in the family usually asks the same thing: what is the tithi today, and when does Rahu kaal begin? The answer changes with the day, and also with the place, because every time in a panchang follows the local sunrise.
This panchang finds your city from your time zone and shows the day’s five limbs (pañcāṅga), sunrise and moonrise, the muhurtas, and a calendar for the whole month. Search any town or village, or pick a date from 1900 to 2049. Book a consultation when a date needs more than the panchang can tell.
Nakṣatravīthī · Mumbai
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Shukla Panchami · Kartika Shukla paksha · Vikram Samvat 2083
The day at a glance
From this sunrise to the next. Above the line: Brahma muhurta, Abhijit, Vijaya and Nishita. Below it: Rahu kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika.
The five limbs
The nakshatra’s symbol is the fan; its ruling planet is Venus.
Sun and Moon
Moon and Sun signs
Muhurtas of the day
Favoured
Usually kept free of new beginnings
Month and year
Chandra bala and Tara bala
With the Moon in Sagittarius at sunrise, the Moon supports those born with the Moon in:
AriesGeminiCancerLeoLibraScorpioSagittariusPisces
With the Moon in Purva Ashadha, the day’s star is supportive (tara bala) for these birth stars:
AshwiniKrittikaRohiniArdraPushyaMaghaUttara PhalguniHastaSwatiAnuradhaMulaUttara AshadhaShravanaDhanishthaShatabhishaPurva BhadrapadaUttara BhadrapadaRevati
Not sure of your birth star? Find it with the Navatara Chakra calculator.
Udaya lagna (rising signs)
- Libra6:48 to 7:00 AM
- Scorpio7:00 to 9:14 AM
- Sagittarius9:14 to 11:20 AM
- Capricorn11:20 AM to 1:09 PM
- Aquarius1:09 to 2:46 PM
- Pisces2:46 to 4:20 PM
- Aries4:20 to 6:04 PM
- Taurus6:04 to 8:04 PM
- Gemini8:04 to 10:16 PM
- Cancer10:16 PM to 12:30 AM
- Leo12:30 to 2:38 AM
- Virgo2:38 to 4:45 AM
- Libra4:45 to 6:49 AM
Times for Mumbai (latitude 19.07, longitude 72.88), on the 12-hour clock of the local time zone. Tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are those in force at sunrise; the panchang day runs from sunrise to the next sunrise. Sidereal positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS: Panchang Today
- Panchang today gives the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and weekday in force at local sunrise, with Rahu kaal and muhurtas for your city.
- Rahu kaal is one eighth of the daylight, chosen by the weekday, so its clock time changes with the date and the place.
- Lunar months are named two ways: new moon to new moon in the west and south, full moon to full moon in the north.
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day: each 12° the Moon gains on the Sun |
| Nakshatra | One of 27 stars the Moon passes through |
| Yoga | The Sun and Moon added, in 27 steps |
| Karana | Half of a tithi |
| Vara | The weekday, counted from sunrise |
| Rahu kaal | An eighth of daylight kept free of new beginnings |
| Abhijit muhurta | The muhurta that holds local noon |
| Amanta and purnimanta | Months ending at new moon, or at full moon |
How to Read the Panchang
The page opens on today for your city. Choose another place in the search box, or move a day at a time with the arrows. Switch to Monthly to see every day of the month at once, then choose a day to open it in full.
Every time is on the 12-hour clock of the place you chose. A panchang day runs from one sunrise to the next, so a tithi that ends at 2 AM still belongs to the day before.
The Five Limbs of the Day
| Limb | What it counts | How many |
|---|---|---|
| Vara | The weekday, from sunrise | 7 |
| Tithi | Each 12° the Moon moves ahead of the Sun | 30 in a lunar month |
| Nakshatra | The star the Moon stands in, 13°20′ each | 27 |
| Yoga | The Sun and Moon added together, in steps of 13°20′ | 27 |
| Karana | Half of a tithi | 11 (7 moving, 4 fixed) |
The panchang names the limb in force at sunrise and the time it ends. When a limb ends before the next sunrise, the one that follows is listed too.
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika
Each of these is one eighth of the daylight, and which eighth depends on the weekday. Families usually keep them free of new beginnings, such as signing an agreement or starting a journey. Daily work and worship go on as usual.
Because the length of the day changes through the year and from place to place, Rahu kaal in Delhi and in Chennai never quite match, and neither matches a fixed printed table.
Muhurtas Worth Knowing
The day and the night are each divided into fifteen muhurtas. Brahma muhurta, just before dawn, is the traditional time for prayer and study. Abhijit, the muhurta that holds local noon, is widely used for beginnings when no better time can be found. Vijaya falls in the afternoon and Nishita at midnight.
Two Ways of Naming the Month
In most of western and southern India the lunar month runs from new moon to new moon (amānta). In much of the north it runs from full moon to full moon (pūrṇimānta). For half of each month the two systems give the same day different month names, which is why festival dates are sometimes quoted in both. The panchang shows both names, with the Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati years.
Choosing a date that matters?
A panchang tells you about the day. Whether that day suits you depends on your own birth chart: your Moon, your running dasha, and the work you are beginning. In a consultation, Ekant Sharma reads both together and gives you a date and time to use.
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Quick Insights
- A panchang day begins at local sunrise, not at midnight.
- The same tithi can fall on different calendar dates in Kolkata and in London.
- When a tithi spans two sunrises, both days carry its name; when it begins and ends between sunrises, it is listed as “then”.
- Chandra bala and Tara bala show whether the day’s Moon and star support your own birth Moon and star.
- To see your own good days for the fortnight, use the Navatara Chakra calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today’s tithi?
The panchang at the top of this page shows the tithi in force at sunrise for your city, with the time it ends. Search another place to see its tithi.
What time is Rahu kaal today?
Rahu kaal is one eighth of the daylight, chosen by the weekday. The panchang gives its exact start and end for your place and date.
Why do two panchangs give different times?
Panchangs differ in the place they are calculated for, the way they measure sunrise, and the ayanamsa they use. This one uses your chosen place, the visible sunrise, and the Lahiri ayanamsa.
What is the difference between amanta and purnimanta months?
Amanta months run from new moon to new moon; purnimanta months from full moon to full moon. In the dark fortnight the purnimanta month is one name ahead.
Can I see the panchang for a past or future date?
Yes. Choose any date from 1 March 1900 to 15 November 2049, or switch to Monthly to see a whole month.
Does a good panchang day suit everyone?
Not always. Chandra bala and Tara bala depend on your own birth Moon and star, and an important date is best chosen with your full chart.
For guidance and reflection. Times are calculated for the place shown and may differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. The panchang is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.