English Date: April 14, 2026 AD. The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan), in the Northern Hemisphere, during the spring season. Rahu Kaal (inauspicious time) will be from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM. *Dwadashi* tithi (lunar day) will continue till 12:12 midnight on April 15, after which *Trayodashi* tithi will begin. *Shatabhisha* nakshatra (lunar circle) will continue till 04:06 pm, after which *Purva Bhadrapada* nakshatra will begin. *Shukla* Yoga will continue till 03:40 pm, after which *Brahma* Yoga will begin. *Kaulav* Karan will continue till 12:46 pm, after which *Taitil* Karan will begin. The Moon will transit in Aquarius (*Kumbha*) throughout the day and night.
key data
**Date:**
* Krishna Dwadashi – till 12:12 AM (April 15), after that Trayodashi
**sum:**
* Shukla – till 03:40 PM, after that Brahma
**Karan:**
* Kaulav – till 12:46 PM
**Karan:**
* Taitil – till 12:12 AM (April 15)
**Position of Sun and Moon**
sunrise time
* 05:57 AM
**Sunset Time:**
* 06:46 PM
**Moonrise time:**
* 04:24 AM (April 15)
**Moonset time:**
* 03:33 PM
**Today’s fast and festival:**
* Aries Sankranti
**Today’s auspicious time – April 14, 2026**
Abhijeet Muhurat:
* 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM
**Amrit Kaal:**
* 08:53 AM to 10:29 AM
**wee hours:**
* 04:29 AM to 05:13 AM
**Today’s inauspicious time – April 14, 2026:** Rahu period will be from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM. Gulik Kaal will be from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM. Yamgand Kaal will be from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
today’s constellation
Today, the Moon will be situated in Shatabhisha Nakshatra. **Shatabhisha Nakshatra:** Till 04:06 pm
**Nakshatra Lord:** Rahu
**Rashi Lord:** Lord Shani (Saturn planet)
**Presiding Deity:** Lord Varuna (Lord of Water)
**Symbol:** Empty circle (zero)
**General Characteristics:** Sharp minded, virtuous, truthful, independent thinker, patient, creative, curious and problem solver.
**Aries Sankranti 2026**
**Solstice time**
April 14, 09:39 am
**Punya Kaal Muhurta:** 05:57 am to 01:55 pm
**Maha Punya Kaal:** 07:30 am to 11:47 am
According to Vedic astrology, Aries Sankranti occurs when the king of the planets—the Sun God—moves out of Pisces and enters its superior sign, Aries. Based on the Indian solar calendar, this day marks the beginning of the new year. On this auspicious occasion, bathing in holy water sources and doing charity as per one’s capacity is considered to bestow inexhaustible spiritual virtue (*Akshaya Punya*). It is believed that worshiping Sun God during Sankranti period infuses new energy and positive power in the person. Donating *Sattu* (roasted gram flour), vessels filled with cold water and seasonal fruits on this day is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. Such charitable works done with deep faith not only provide coolness and peace to the mind, but also prove helpful in removing the obstacles of life.
