Mumbai Panchang for April 26, 2026

All timings are in IST (Asia/Kolkata).

Day Summary

Shukla Dashami keeps the day optimistic while Magha nakshatra works with Vriddhi yoga — lean into Honouring elders and give Heated disputes a miss.

Key Timings

Sunrise:06:12

Sunset:19:00

Moonrise:14:32

Moonset:03:18 (+1)

Tithi

Name:Shukla Dashami

Begins:18:28 (-1)

Ends:18:07

Nakshatra

Name:Magha

Begins:20:04 (-1)

Ends:20:27

Yoga

Name:Vriddhi

Begins:23:43 (-1)

Ends:22:27

Karan

Name:Taitila

Begins:18:28 (-1)

Ends:06:14

Rahukaal

Name:—

Starts:17:24

Ends:19:00

Ritu

Name:Vasanta

English:Spring

Description:Mild spring season

Disha Shoola

Direction:West

Direction (HI):Paschim

Avoid:Avoid travel or important work in this direction

Tara Balam

Name:Navatara Guidance

Favorable:Yes

Category:Counts from your Janma Nakshatra to today's star

Description:Today's star: Magha. Favourable Taras: Sampat, Kshema, Sadhaka, Mitra, Parama Mitra. Challenging Taras: Vipat, Pratyari, Vadha.

Favorable Rashis:Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Gemini, Aquarius, Libra, Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo

Chandra Balam

Strength:Balanced

Percentage:18.6%

Moon Rashi:Simha (Leo)

Description:Moon transits Simha (Leo). Favourable for Kumbha (Aquarius), Makara (Capricorn), Mithuna (Gemini), Simha (Leo), Tula (Libra), Vrishabha (Taurus). Neutral influence for Dhanu (Sagittarius), Kanya (Virgo), Karka (Cancer), Mesha (Aries). Exercise caution for Meena (Pisces), Vrishchika (Scorpio).

Favorable Rashis:Aquarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Taurus

Auspicious Muhurat

● Amrit Kalam 18:01 - 19:38 Auspicious period - highly auspicious for all activities Suggested: Important ceremonies, Purchases, Investments, New beginnings
● Brahma Muhurat 04:36 - 05:24 Most auspicious time for spiritual practices, meditation, and study Suggested: Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual study, Prayer
● Pratah Sandhya 05:00 - 06:12 Morning twilight - ideal for prayers and meditation Suggested: Sandhya vandana, Morning prayers, Surya namaskar
● Abhijit Muhurat 12:12 - 13:00 Victory time - excellent for all auspicious activities Suggested: Business deals, Signing contracts, Starting ventures, Interviews, Exams
● Vijaya Muhurat 14:44 - 15:32 Victory period - favorable for competitions and challenges Suggested: Competitions, Battles, Court cases, Challenges
● Godhuli Muhurat 18:59 - 19:24 Twilight time - good for prayers and spiritual activities Suggested: Evening prayers, Lighting lamps, Worship, Charitable acts
● Sayahna Sandhya 18:59 - 20:13 Evening twilight - time for evening prayers Suggested: Evening sandhya vandana, Prayers, Meditation
● Nishita Muhurta 00:11 (+1) - 00:59 (+1) Midnight hour - powerful for tantric practices and deep meditation Suggested: Tantric rituals, Deep meditation, Spiritual practices

Inauspicious Periods

● Rahu Kalam 17:24 - 19:00 Severity: High Inauspicious period ruled by Rahu - avoid starting new activities Avoid: Starting new ventures, Important meetings, Purchases, Travel
● Yamaganda 12:36 - 14:12 Severity: Medium Inauspicious period - avoid important ceremonies and investments Avoid: Important ceremonies, Auspicious events, Investments
● Gulikai Kalam 15:48 - 17:24 Severity: Medium Inauspicious period ruled by Saturn (Day period) Avoid: Auspicious ceremonies, Starting new work, Major decisions
● Gulikai Kalam (Night) 23:46 - 00:35 (+1) Severity: Medium Inauspicious period ruled by Saturn (Night period) Avoid: Auspicious ceremonies, Starting new work
● Dur Muhurtam 17:17 - 18:09 Severity: Low Bad time - avoid important activities Avoid: Auspicious events, Important meetings
● Varjyam 08:16 - 09:53 Severity: High Prohibited period - avoid all auspicious activities Avoid: All auspicious ceremonies, Starting new ventures, Important decisions