Today’s Panchang, May 26, 2025: Guide to Auspicious Timings, Nakshatra, and Rahu Kaal
This article provides a detailed overview of the Panchang for Monday, May 26, 2025, including auspicious and inauspicious timings, tithi, nakshatra, and sunrise/sunset information to help you plan your day according to Vedic astrology.
Daily Panchang: May 26, 2025 – Key Timings and Details
For those who align their daily activities with Vedic astrology, the Panchang offers crucial insights into the day’s cosmic energies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the various elements of the Panchang for Monday, May 26, 2025.
What Happened: Today’s Vedic Calendar Details
Today, May 26, 2025, marks specific astronomical calculations as per the Hindu calendar systems. The day falls under:
- Vikram Samvat: 2082 (Kaalayukt)
- Shaka Samvat: 1947 (Vishvavasu)
- Month (Purnimanta): Jyeshtha
- Month (Amanta): Vaishakha
Key Astronomical Timings for May 26, 2025
Understanding these timings can be beneficial for various daily observances and activities.
Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga
- Tithi (Lunar Day): Chaturdashi – up to 12:11 PM
- Nakshatra (Star Constellation): Bharani – up to 08:23 AM
- Yoga (Astronomical Combination): Shobhana – up to 07:02 AM
Sun and Moon Timings
- Sunrise: 06:01 AM
- Sunset: 07:10 PM
- Moonrise: 05:47 AM, May 27
- Moonset: 06:32 PM
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Kaal)
These periods are considered favorable for starting new ventures, important tasks, or religious ceremonies.
- Abhijit Muhurat: 04:34 AM to 05:18 AM AND 12:09 PM to 01:02 PM
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:34 AM to 05:18 AM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 07:09 PM to 07:31 PM
Inauspicious Timings (Ashubh Kaal)
It is often advised to avoid initiating significant activities during these times.
- Rahukaal: 07:40 AM to 09:18 AM
- Yam Gand: 10:57 AM to 12:36 PM
- Gulik: 02:14 PM to 03:53 PM
- Durmuhurt: 01:02 PM to 01:55 PM AND 03:40 PM to 04:32 PM
Understanding the Panchang Elements
- Samvat: These are era systems used in traditional Hindu timekeeping. Vikram Samvat and Shaka Samvat are the most prominent.
- Purnimanta and Amanta: These terms refer to two different systems for reckoning lunar months. In the Purnimanta system, the month ends on the full moon day (Purnima), while in the Amanta system, it ends on the new moon day (Amavasya).
- Tithi: The lunar day, or the time it takes for the longitudinal angle between the Moon and the Sun to increase by 12 degrees.
- Nakshatra: A lunar mansion, one of 27 sectors along the ecliptic. The Moon’s position in a Nakshatra is considered significant.
- Yoga: An auspicious or inauspicious period of time, calculated based on the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon.
What Happens Next
The Panchang details, including timings for tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and auspicious/inauspicious periods, change daily based on the movements of celestial bodies. Check back for tomorrow’s Panchang to stay informed.
6. Editor’s Note:
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a report from Aaj Tak, originally titled “Aaj Ka Panchang: आज का पंचांग- 26 मई 2025,” published on May 26, 2025. It has been rewritten for clarity, accessibility, and SEO optimization, preserving all key facts and quotes.
