The holy month of Vaishakh started from today, know the auspicious time and time of Rahukaal on Good Friday:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, today is a very special day because from today begins one of the most sacred months of the year. ‘Vaishakh’ Is starting. Today is the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. In religious beliefs, the month of Vaishakh is considered best for worshiping Lord Vishnu and Parashuram. Also today all over the world good friday The festival of is also being celebrated. If you are planning to do any auspicious work today, then before doing that definitely know the auspicious time and status of Rahukaal.

Start of Vaishakh month and today’s date

Today i.e. 3rd April 2026, Friday is the Pratipada date of Vaishakh Krishna Paksha. According to the Panchang, today there is a combination of Chitra Nakshatra and Vyaghat Yoga. In the month of Vaishakh, bathing in holy rivers and donations give eternal results. Donating water vessel (kalash), sattu and seasonal fruits today strengthens the Sun and Jupiter in the horoscope.

Today’s auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)

It is beneficial to choose an auspicious time for any auspicious work, new purchase or investment. Today’s main auspicious times are as follows:

Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:59 am to 12:49 pm (this is the best time to start work).

Amrit Kaal: From 05:22 pm to 06:58 pm.

Vijay Muhurta: From 02:30 pm to 03:20 pm.

Today’s Rahukaal and forbidden time

In astrology, Rahukaal is considered inauspicious, there is a possibility of obstruction in the work started during this period. Today Rahukaal time will be in the afternoon:

Rahukaal: From 10:45 pm to 12:18 pm.

Yamaganda: From 03:24 pm to 04:57 pm.

Durmuhurta: From 08:38 am to 09:28 am.

Special Tip: If any mandatory work has to be done during Rahukaal, then it is auspicious to leave the house after reciting Hanuman Chalisa or eating curd.

Movement and direction of planets and stars

Today is Friday and on Friday west direction I remain disoriented. If it is necessary to travel in this direction, then leave home after eating barley or rye. Today the Moon will transit in Virgo, which is a positive sign for mental stability and intellectual work. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this first day of Vaishakh is helpful in removing financial difficulties.