English Date: April 21, 2026 AD. The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan), in the Northern Hemisphere, during the spring season. Rahu period will be from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Panchami Tithi (lunar day) will continue till 1:19 pm (on April 22), after which Shashthi Tithi will begin. Mrigashira Nakshatra will last till 11:58 pm, after which Ardra Nakshatra will begin. Shobhan Yoga will continue till 12:31 pm, after which Atigand Yoga will begin. Bava Karan will continue till 2:44 pm, after which Balav Karan will begin. The Moon will transit in Taurus till 1:00 pm, after which it will enter Gemini. key data
Date: Shukla Panchami
Till 01:19 am (22 April), thereafter Shashthi
Yoga: Shobhan — till 12:31 pm, after that Atigand
Karan: Bav – till 02:44 pm
Karan: Balav — till 01:19 am (April 22)
position of sun and moon
Sunrise time:
05:50 am
Sunset Time: 06:50 PM
Moonrise time: 08:44 am
Moonset time: 11:27 pm
Today’s fast and festival: Surdas Jayanti
Today’s auspicious time – April 21, 2026
Abhijeet Muhurat:
11:54 am to 12:46 pm
Amrit Kaal: 03:58 PM to 05:25 PM
Brahma Muhurta: 04:22 am to 05:06 am
Today’s inauspicious time – April 21, 2026:
Rahukaal:
03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Gulik Kaal: 12:00 noon to 01:30 pm
Yamgand: 09:00 am to 10:30 am
today’s constellation
Today, Moon God will be seated in Mrigashira Nakshatra.
Mrigashira Nakshatra: Till 11:58 pm
Nakshatra Lord: Mars Dev
Rashi lord: Venus and Mercury
Presiding deity: Soma (god of nectar and moon)
Symbol: Deer Head
General Characteristics: Gentle nature, charming personality, intelligent, diplomatic, hardworking and likes simple life. Today’s Remedy: Light a jasmine oil lamp in the Hanuman temple today. Donating red lentils on Tuesday provides energy and strength for smooth functioning of life.