Vaishakh Shukla Paksha starts from 18th April, Chaturgrahi Yoga formed in Pisces, know today’s auspicious time and Rahukaal:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to Hindu calendar, today is 18th April 2026, sacred from Saturday. Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month Is starting. Today is very important from astrological point of view because of the conjunction of four major planets in Pisces. ‘Chaturgrahi Yoga’ is being constructed. Along with this, due to it being Saturday, there is a special coincidence of worshiping Shani Dev today, which will open the way for freedom from Shani Dosh and progress in career.

Movement in Pisces: Great Confluence of Mars-Mercury-Saturn

Today, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune are present together in Jupiter’s zodiac sign Pisces. This rare Chaturgrahi combination of planets can prove to open the doors of fortune for many zodiac signs. Both Sun and Moon are transiting in Aries today. This position of the planets is believed to increase energy and bravery.

Panchang of April 18, 2026 (Panchang Details)

Date: today afternoon Pratipada till 02:10 pm date will be after Dwitiya The date will start.

constellation: till 09:42 am Ashwini Nakshatra will remain, then Bharani Nakshatra will start.

sum: till 11:55 pm preeti yoga will remain, after which Ayushman Yoga Will start.

Party: Vaishakh, Shukla Paksha.

Day: Saturday.

Timing of sunrise and moonrise

(A few minutes difference is possible depending on the city)

Sunrise: 06:07 am

sunset: 06:44 pm

Moonrise: 06:18 am

Moonset: 07:56 pm

Today’s auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)

The following times are best for any auspicious work or investment today:

Abhijeet Muhurat: From 12:01 pm to 12:51 pm.

wee hours: From 04:30 am to 05:18 am.

Amrit Kaal: In the early morning from 02:52 am to 04:18 am.

Importance of worshiping Shani Dev

Today Shukla Paksha is starting from Saturday. In such a situation, those who are troubled by Shani’s Sadesati or Dhaiya, they should light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree today. Also, reciting Hanuman Chalisa provides peace from the negative effects of ‘Chaturgrahi Yoga’.

Rahukaal (Ashubh Samay)

Rahukaal today 09:16 am to 10:51 am Will last till. Starting any new work or making important financial transactions should be avoided during this time.