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Today i.e. 20th May 2026, on Wednesday, the holy fast of Varada Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha (Adhik) month is being observed. According to Vedic astrology and Drik Panchang, a very special religious combination of Chaturthi Tithi, Ardra Nakshatra, Vishti Karan and Shool Yoga is being formed today. The effect of Ravi Yoga and Bhadra will be seen in the morning. The Sun is currently situated in Uttarayan. Today is a good day for spiritual practice, worship of Lord Ganesha and auspicious works, but keep in mind that seeing the moon tonight is considered prohibited.
Importance and auspicious time of Varada Chaturthi Puja
According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, on the day of Varada Chaturthi, all the troubles and obstacles of life go away. Happiness, prosperity and diplomatic success is achieved.
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Best time for worship: It will be from 10:35 am to 12:18 pm.
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Method of worship: During this auspicious period, offer Durva (Doob grass) to Bappa, apply vermilion tilak and offer modak or laddu. today at puja time ‘Om Gan Ganpate Namah’ Chanting the Mahamantra will prove to be extremely fruitful.
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Special precautions: Moonrise will happen today at 08:43 am. It is strictly prohibited to look at the moon tonight; It is believed that seeing the moon on this day brings false stigma or stigma on the person.
Sunrise, sunset and moonrise time
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Sunrise: 05:28 am
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sunset: 07:08 pm
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Moonrise: 08:43 am
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Moonset: 11:08 pm
Today’s complete calendar (20 May 2026)
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wise: Wednesday
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Party: Darker fortnight
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Date: Chaturthi (till 11:06 am, after which Panchami Tithi starts)
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constellation: Ardra (till 06:11 am, followed by Punarvasu Nakshatra till 04:12 am the next day)
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sum: Shool (till 02:10 pm, followed by Gand Yoga)
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Karan: Vishti (till 11:06 am), followed by Bav Karan till 09:42 pm.
Auspicious and inauspicious times of Wednesday
Today’s Auspicious Timings
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wee hours: 04:05 am to 04:46 am
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Vijay Muhurta: 02:34 pm to 03:29 pm
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Twilight time: 07:06 pm to 07:27 pm
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Ravi Yoga: From 05:28 am to 06:11 am (again from 04:12 am to 05:27 am the next day)
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Amrit Kaal: From 02:00 AM to 03:28 AM the next day
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Nishita Muhurta: From 11:57 pm to 12:38 am the next day
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Note: There is no Abhijeet Muhurta today.
Today’s Inauspicious Timings – Forbidden Time
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Rahukaal (Most inauspicious time): From 12:18 pm to 02:00 pm (do not start any new work during this period)
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Yamaganda: 07:10 am to 08:53 am
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Gulik period: 10:35 am to 12:18 pm
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Bhadra: From 05:28 am to 11:06 am (Manglik works are prohibited in Bhadra)
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Forbidden: 05:12 pm to 06:40 pm
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Durmuhurta: 11:50 am to 12:45 pm
Choghadiya auspicious time of the day
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Benefits (advancements): 05:28 am to 07:10 am
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Amrit (best): 07:10 am to 08:53 am
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Period (loss): 08:53 am to 10:35 am
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Auspicious (good): 10:35 am to 12:18 pm
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Disease (bad): 12:18 pm to 02:00 pm
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Anxiety (inauspicious): 02:00 pm to 03:43 pm
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Variable (General): 03:43 pm to 05:25 pm
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Benefits (advancements): 05:25 pm to 07:08 pm
Night Choghadiya Muhurat (Night Choghadiya)
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Anxiety (inauspicious): 07:08 PM to 08:25 PM
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Auspicious (good): 08:25 pm to 09:43 pm
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Amrit (best): 09:43 pm to 11:00 pm
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Variable (General): From 11:00 pm to 12:18 am the next day
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Disease (bad): From 12:18 am to 01:35 am the next day
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Period (loss): From 01:35 am to 02:52 am the next day
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Benefits (advancements): From 02:52 am to 04:10 am the next day
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Anxiety (inauspicious): 04:10 am to 05:27 am the next day