English Date: May 28, 2026 AD The Sun is on its northern path (Uttarayan) in the Northern Hemisphere (Uttar Gol), and it is spring. Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period) will be from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM. *Dwadashi Tithi* (lunar day) will last till 07:56 am, after which *Trayodashi Tithi* will begin. *Chitra Nakshatra* (Chandra Mahal) will last till 08:08 am, after which *Swati Nakshatra* will begin. *Variyaan Yoga* will continue till 03:55 am the next day (May 29), after which *Parigha Yoga* will begin. *Balav Karan* will continue till 07:56 am, after which *Kaulav Karan* will begin. Moon will transit in Libra during day and night.
**key data**
**Date (lunar day):**
Shukla Dwadashi – till 07:56 am; Then, Trayodashi.
**sum:**
Varian – By 03:55 am the next day (29 May); Again, circumambulate.
**Karan:**
Balv – By 07:56 am.
**Karan:**
Kaulav – till 08:51 pm; Then, Taitil.
**Position of Sun and Moon**
**Sunrise time:**
**05:25 am
**Sunset Time:**
**07:12 am
**Moonrise time:**
**04:47
**Moonset time:**
**03:34 am (May 29)
**Today’s fast and festival:**
**Guru Pradosh fast.
**Today’s auspicious time – May 28, 2026:**
**Abhijeet Muhurta:**
From 11:51 am to 12:46 pm. **Amrit Kaal:**
From 12:55 am (May 29) to 02:41 am (May 29).
**wee hours:**
From 03:53 am to 04:39 am.
* **Today’s inauspicious time (inauspicious time) – May 28, 2026:**
Rahu period will be effective from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Gulika Kaal will be effective from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Yamgand Kaal will be effective from 6:00 am to 7:30 am.
**Today’s Nakshatra**
Today, Chandra Dev (Moon) will be situated in Chitra Nakshatra.
**Chitra Nakshatra:** Till 8:08 am.
**Range:** From 23°20′ in Virgo to 6°40′ in Libra.
**Nakshatra Lord:** Mars (Mangal Dev).
**Rashi Lord:** Mercury (Budh Dev) and Venus (Shukra Dev).
**Presiding Deity:** Tvashta (God of creation and construction).
**Symbol:** A shining gem (mani).
**General Characteristics:** People born in this Nakshatra are intelligent, have a beautiful body and have charming eyes. They are art lovers, creative and strong-willed. Apart from being courageous and energetic by nature, they also have a very keen eye for things.
**Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026**
**Trayodashi Tithi Start:** 28th May, 07:56 am.
**Trayodashi date ends:** 29th May, 09:50 am.
**Pradosh Puja Muhurat:** From 07:12 pm to 09:15 pm.
According to the Vedic calendar, when Trayodashi Tithi falls on Thursday, it is known as *Guru Pradosh*. The special thing is that its importance is further enhanced by the fact that it falls during the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) of *Adhik Maas* (an additional month). In the scriptures, this holy fast is considered very auspicious for spiritual progress and attaining religious knowledge. This special day is not only extremely dear to Lord Shiva (Mahadev), but it also has a deep association with the divine master, Guru (Devguru Brihaspati). It is believed that by observing fast on this day, the devotee attains knowledge, wisdom, wealth and good fortune. This fast works as a beautiful medium to bring positive changes in life and achieve spiritual purification.
**Today’s Remedy:** Today, offer *Panchamrit* (a sacred mixture of five ingredients) to Lord Shiva and recite *Shiva Chalisa*. On Thursday, it is considered very auspicious to offer *besan laddus* (sweets made from gram flour) or donate *chana dal* (chickpea lentils) as *bhog* (sacred food prasad). This work is considered highly praiseworthy for the beautiful and successful editing of religious rituals.
