English Date: April 25, 2026 AD The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan), in the Northern Hemisphere, during the spring season. Rahu period will be from 09:00 am to 10:30 am. Navami tithi (lunar day) will last till 06:27 pm, after which Dashami tithi will begin. Ashlesha Nakshatra (Chandra Bhavan) will last till 08:04 pm, after which Magha Nakshatra will begin. Gand Yoga will last till 11:43 pm, after which Vriddhi Yoga will begin. Balav Karan will continue till 06:50 am, after which Kaulav Karan will begin. The Moon will transit in Cancer till 08:04 pm, after which it will enter Leo.
key data
date (lunar day)
Shukla Navami – till 06:27 pm, thereafter Dashami
Yoga Gand – Till 11:43 pm, increase thereafter
Karan Balav – Till 06:50 am
Karan Kaulav – Till 06:27 pm
position of sun and moon
sunrise time
05:46 am
Sunset time is 06:53 pm
Moonrise time 01:09 pm
Time of moonset is 02:31 pm (26 April)
Today’s fasts and festivals Sita Navami
Today’s auspicious time – April 25, 2026:
Abhijeet Muhurta
11:53 am to 12:46 pm
Amrit Kaal 06:29 PM to 08:04 PM
Brahma Muhurta from 04:18 am to 05:02 am
Today’s inauspicious time – April 25, 2026:
Rahukaal
09:00 am to 10:30 am
Gulik Kaal 06:00 AM to 07:30 AM
Yamgand 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
today’s constellation
Today, Moon God will be placed in Ashlesha Nakshatra.
Ashlesha Nakshatra: Till 08:04 pm
Nakshatra Lord: Mercury (Mercury)
Rashi Lord: Moon (Chandra Dev)
Presiding Deity: Naga (Serpent God)
Symbol: A coiled serpent
General Characteristics: Cheerful personality, enthusiasm for life, sharp intelligence, sharp memory, clever, impressive speaker and mysterious. Sita Navami 2026
Navami tithi starts:
April 24, 07:21 pm
Navami Tithi ends: 25th April, 06:27 pm
Midday Puja Muhurta: 11:01 am to 01:38 pm
Navami Tithi (ninth day) of *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) of *Vaishakh* month is celebrated as the festival of divine appearance of Mother Sita. According to religious beliefs, King Janak’s daughter—Mata Sita—was born on this very auspicious day. It is believed that joint worship of Lord Ram and Mother Sita on this day ensures happiness, peace and permanent residence of Goddess Lakshmi in the house. This day is considered especially important for married women, as it is believed to bring them marital happiness and good fortune.
Today’s Remedy: Offer yellow flowers to Mother Sita and Lord Rama today. Offering food to the needy on Saturday is considered helpful for the smooth and harmonious functioning of life, and ensures the continued blessings of Lord Shani (Shani Dev).