Panchang Today, May 21, 2026: Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami), Pushya, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and more

Panchang Today is your everyday compass for planning with clarity, drawn from the time tested wisdom of the Hindu calendar. It’s not only about “good time” and “bad time”. It’s about understanding the Moon’s mood, the star’s nature, and how your day can flow with less friction. Staying connected to these rhythms keeps us rooted in our culture, and it also helps us make mindful choices in work, family matters, travel, and prayers. Some days feel like a gentle breeze, some like a sticky summer afternoon. Today has a bit of both. Below are the important Panchang details for May 21, 2026 for India:May 21, 2026 is a Thursday, a day traditionally linked with Guru’s grace, learning, counsel, and steady progress. The lunar date begins with Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami), and it ends at 08:26:48, after which Shukla Paksh 6 (Shashthi) takes over. Panchami in the bright half carries a clean, growing energy. Think of a sapling that has taken root and now wants sunlight and structure. It supports skill building, disciplined routines, starting study schedules, and settling practical matters at home. Since the tithi changes at 08:26:48, keep early morning for planning and small beginnings, and push heavier commitments into the later part of the morning when Shashthi’s steadier “service and responsibility” flavour starts.The nakshatra today is Pushya, ending at 02:49:26, and then Ashlesha begins. Pushya is presided over by Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods. It is nourishing by nature, like a well watered field. Pushya encourages activities that need patience and care, such as mentoring, joining a course, cleaning up documentation, or having a sincere family conversation. It’s also good for acts of support, feeding, donating, or helping someone without making a show of it. Late night brings Ashlesha, a serpent energy nakshatra known for sharp instincts and tight boundaries. That shift suggests your mind may become more intense and private as the night deepens. Keep your conversations clean and avoid emotional probing after the day’s work ends.The Moon stays in Cancer 3.54 today. Cancer is the Moon’s own sign, so feelings run close to the surface, and the need for emotional safety becomes strong. You may prefer familiar food, familiar people, and familiar ways of doing things. On such a day, even a small comment can sting, and a small kindness can heal. The Moon sign transition is shown at 23/05/2026 02:08:03, when it moves to Leo, so for today the Cancer tone remains dominant across India. Use it well. Cook, organise your space, check on elders, and do your work with care rather than speed.Yoga is Ganda until 10:58:36, followed by Vriddhi. Ganda can bring knots, delays, or awkward timing, especially in the first half of the day. Vriddhi, as the name suggests, supports growth, improvement, and expansion once it arrives. Karans also show the day’s practical texture. Balava runs until 08:26:48, then Kaulava continues until 19:20:52, and then Taitila begins. Kaulava is helpful for steady effort, teamwork, and routine tasks. Taitila suits refinement, polishing, and completing pending items. So the cosmic message is simple. Start gently, build momentum after mid morning, and finish cleanly by night.Auspicious timings are not magic tricks, they’re like catching the right wind for your sail. Use them for tasks that matter, especially when you want fewer obstacles and better focus.Brahma Muhurta runs from 2026-05-21 03:46:07 to 2026-05-21 04:28:11. This is quiet, sattvic time. If you’ve been postponing prayer, yoga, or even a serious reading habit, this is where you reclaim it. Even 20 minutes of japa or silent breathing can reset the mind for the whole day.Pratah Sandhya is from 2026-05-21 04:07:09 to 2026-05-21 05:10:15. It’s ideal for Surya arghya, a short walk, and setting your intention for the day. Abhijit Muhurta, from 2026-05-21 11:27:47 to 2026-05-21 12:21:43, is a strong window for important calls, submitting an application, starting a meeting, or making a respectful request to seniors. Simple, direct actions work best.In the afternoon, Vijay Muhurta is from 2026-05-21 14:09:35 to 2026-05-21 15:03:31. This one supports victory through effort. Use it for negotiations, presentations, interviews, or anything where you want your competence to show. Keep your words measured.Evening brings Godhuli Muhurta from 2026-05-21 18:38:46 to 2026-05-21 18:59:48, and Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-05-21 18:38:46 to 2026-05-21 19:41:52. Light a lamp, offer a simple prayer, and let the day’s restlessness settle. Nishita Muhurta is from 2026-05-21 23:33:14 to 2026-05-22 00:15:18, a deep night window suited for inward practices and sincere sankalpa, not for noisy social chatter.A big support today comes from Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga, all running from 2026-05-21 05:10:15 to 2026-05-22 02:49:01. This is like having a helpful current under your boat. If you need to start a long pending task, do it in this stretch. Amrit Kalam from 2026-05-21 20:47:25 to 2026-05-21 22:17:49 is a sweet pocket for family bonding, study, or devotional reading.Choghadiya also gives handy cues. Day auspicious periods include “Shubh @ 05:10”, “Laabh @ 11:54”, “Amrit @ 13:35”, and “Shubh @ 16:57”. Night auspicious periods include “Amrit @ 18:38”, “Laabh @ 23:54”, “Shubh @ 26:32”, and “Amrit @ 27:51”. Pick one, and act with full attention.Rahu Kaal today is from 13:35 to 15:16. This is the time linked with Rahu’s smoky, confusing influence, when things can look tempting but carry hidden conditions. It’s not meant for launching new ventures, signing contracts, making big purchases, or locking important financial decisions. If you must work, do routine tasks. File papers, clear your inbox, review notes, and avoid ego clashes.A simple remedy during Rahu Kaal is to sit quietly for a few minutes and chant the Rahu mantra, “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”. You can also do a short meditation, or read a few verses of a prayer that calms you. Keep your wallet closed today during this window, especially for online shopping or impulse spending.The detailed inauspicious timing for rahu_kaal is 2026-05-21 13:35:34 to 2026-05-21 15:16:38. Gulika Kaal is shown as gulkai_kaal from 2026-05-21 08:32:22 to 2026-05-21 10:13:26. Treat this as a period for caution. Don’t escalate a disagreement at home or at the workplace. If a message annoys you, reply later.Yamaganda runs from 2026-05-21 05:10:15 to 2026-05-21 06:51:18. Early morning impatience can lead to silly mistakes, like forgetting keys, misreading a time, or getting into a needless argument while commuting. Slow down. Varjyam is from 2026-05-21 11:45:01 to 2026-05-21 13:10:29, a time to avoid risky decisions and avoid “over promising”. If you are meeting someone important, keep your commitment realistic.Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-05-21 09:39:55 to 2026-05-21 10:33:55, and again from 2026-05-21 15:03:31 to 2026-05-21 15:57:31. Don’t start confrontational conversations here. Postpone disciplinary talks, legal steps, or harsh feedback if you can.Baana is from 2026-05-21 11:47:15 to 2026-05-22 05:09:53. It’s a long influence, so keep your actions clean and avoid shortcuts. Vidaal Yoga runs from 2026-05-21 05:10:15 to 2026-05-22 02:49:01, and Aadal Yoga is from 2026-05-22 02:50:01 to 2026-05-22 05:09:53. These yogas hint at sudden distractions and uneven focus, especially late. Finish key tasks earlier.Choghadiya inauspicious periods are also worth respecting. Day inauspicious periods include “Rog @ 06:51”, “Udveg @ 08:32”, and “Kaal @ 15:16”. Night inauspicious periods include “Rog @ 21:16”, “Kaal @ 22:35”, and “Udveg @ 25:13”. If you can’t avoid these windows, keep to maintenance work and stay polite. That’s the safest path.Rahu Kaal varies by geographic location across India because it is calculated from local sunrise, and sunrise differs from place to place due to longitude. Even within the same state, the start and end can shift a little. That’s why a standard national time doesn’t fit everyone. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing closest to where you are and plan accordingly.Sunrise today is at 05:10:26, and sunset is at 18:38:15. The Sun’s steady arc reminds us that effort must be regular, not dramatic. If you’ve been waiting for motivation, don’t. Begin with small discipline after sunrise, even if it’s just tidying your desk, finishing a pending payment, or writing down your top three tasks.Moonrise is at 09:28:21 AM, and moonset is at 11:31:14 PM. With the Moon in Cancer, the mind is like water in a clay pot, it takes the pot’s shape. Choose your surroundings carefully. Good company, simple food, and a calmer evening routine will support your emotional health. If you’re feeling heavy by night, step away from loud screens and arguments. A quiet walk on the terrace or near a patch of trees can do more than you think.This long day from 05:10:26 to 18:38:15 also suits steady work blocks. Do your most demanding tasks before late evening, and reserve the night for family, study, and prayer. The Moon stays up late, so you may feel alert. Use it to read, reflect, and sleep with a lighter mind.No major Vrat or festival is observed today. The Hindu month in the amanta system is Adhik Jyeshtha, a period that often carries a reflective, corrective quality. People tend to notice what’s unfinished, what’s cluttered, what’s been avoided. Not a bad thing. It’s like summer heat showing you where the house needs better airflow.With Shukla Paksh 5 (Panchami) moving into Shashthi at 08:26:48, plan the day in two gears. Early hours are for intention and light beginnings. Later hours favour responsibility and follow through. Pushya nakshatra supports nourishment and guidance, so relationships improve when you speak gently and do something practical. A small act counts, buying fruit for home, checking on a sibling, or listening without interrupting. Cancer Moon can make you protective, even possessive. Ask yourself, are you caring, or controlling? There’s a difference.For career and work, the day asks for steady output. Ganda Yoga until 10:58:36 can bring minor snags, like a delayed reply, a rescheduled meeting, or a misunderstanding in a group chat. Don’t take it personally. After Vriddhi begins, your efforts can show visible improvement. Your boss will notice the person who stays composed, delivers on time, and doesn’t spread tension. Keep your promises small and solid.Spiritually, today rewards simple discipline. If you can, use Brahma Muhurta from 2026-05-21 03:46:07 to 2026-05-21 04:28:11 for prayer, and use the evening Sandhya from 2026-05-21 18:38:46 to 2026-05-21 19:41:52 for a lamp and gratitude. During Rahu Kaal from 13:35 to 15:16, avoid new starts and chant “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” a few times to keep the mind clear.Close the day like you’d close a window before rain. Put one pending task to bed, speak one kind sentence at home, and set out your essentials for tomorrow. Actionable advice: choose one auspicious window, either 2026-05-21 11:27:47 to 2026-05-21 12:21:43 or 2026-05-21 20:47:25 to 2026-05-21 22:17:49, and use it for a single meaningful step you’ve been delaying.