Auspicious ‘Ayushman Yoga’ is being formed today on Chaitra Pratipada, check Rahukaal and Abhijeet Muhurta before leaving home:

New Delhi: In Hindu religion, any new or auspicious work is started only by looking at the Vedic calendar. Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026 and is the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Through the 5 main parts of the Panchang (Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karan), we get accurate knowledge of auspicious and inauspicious times and the position of the planets. If you are planning to start a new business, buy property or go on a trip today, then it is very important for you to know today’s Panchang to achieve success without any hindrance.

Today’s date, yoga and constellation condition

Today is Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, which will last till 02:55 in the night, after which Dwitiya Tithi will start. Today the Moon is transiting in Capricorn. Talking about constellations, Vishakha Nakshatra will remain till 7.21 in the morning and after that Chitra Nakshatra will appear. Along with this, ‘Ayushman Yoga’ which is considered very auspicious is also being formed till 5.59 pm today. In astrology, this yoga is considered very good for long lasting and successful works.

Note Abhijeet Muhurta for auspicious works

According to the scriptures, Abhijeet Muhurta is that time of the day when doing any auspicious or auspicious work definitely brings success in it. Today, Thursday, this auspicious time will start from 11:43 am in the morning and will last till 12:26 pm. You can complete your important work during this period without any hesitation.

Time of Rahukaal (Do not do auspicious work even by mistake during this time)

Rahukaal is considered inauspicious in astrology. During this period, any auspicious work, transaction or new beginning is strictly prohibited. Since the time of Rahukaal varies according to the place, let us know from when will Rahukaal last in the major cities of the country:

Lucknow: 05:20 pm to 07:04 pm

Delhi: 05:38 pm to 07:23 pm

Mumbai: 05:40 pm to 07:20 pm

Chandigarh: 05:44 pm to 07:30 pm

Bhopal: 05:28 pm to 07:10 pm

Ahmedabad: 05:47 pm to 07:29 pm

Kolkata: 04:44 AM to 06:25 AM

Chennai: 05:02 pm to 06:39 pm

Today’s sunrise and sunset times

According to the Vedic calendar, today’s sunrise will be at 06:32 am, while sunset will be at 05:48 pm. Starting your day with worship of Lord Surya will prove fruitful for you today.