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Houston Panchang — 22 May 2026

PANCHANG Shukravara
Validated
TITHI
Saptami
Until 6:26 PM
Shubh
NAKSHATRA
Ashlesha
Pada 3 · Until 3:28 PM
Sharp, penetrating energy — suited for research, investigation, and uncovering hidden matters.
YOGA
Dhruva
Until 7:27 PM
Shubh
KARANA
Garija
Until 12:25 PM
VARA
Shukravara
Venus
MASA
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 22 May 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Friday, 22 May 2026, it is Saptami of Shukla Paksha, in the month of . The day falls on a Shukravara, traditionally ruled by Venus, with the Moon resting in Ashlesha nakshatra. Saptami is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 2:35 AM and 1:18 AM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 1:39 AM to 12:58 AM — a good slot for anything important.

CHOGHADIYA — 22 May 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Amrit
6:25 AM
5:08 AM
Now
Kaal
5:08 AM
3:52 AM
Now
Shubh
3:52 AM
2:35 AM
Now
Rog
2:35 AM
1:18 AM
Now
Udveg
1:18 AM
12:02 AM
Now
Char
12:02 AM
10:45 PM
Now
Labh
10:45 PM
9:29 PM
Now
Amrit
9:29 PM
8:12 PM
RAHU KAAL
2:35 AM 1:18 AM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
1:39 AM 12:58 AM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
2:35 AM – 1:18 AM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
6:25 AM – 5:08 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
12:02 AM – 10:45 PM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
1:39 AM – 12:58 AM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
— – —
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
6:25 AM / 8:12 PM
Tithi Saptami

Seventh day — associated with Sun, good for long journeys

Yoga Dhruva

Fixed — stable, good for foundations

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Vrishabha
Moon Karka
Mars Mesha
Mercury Vrishabha
Jupiter Mithuna
Venus Mithuna
Saturn Meena
Rahu Kumbha
Ketu Simha
SUNRISE
6:25 AM
SUNSET
8:12 PM
MOONRISE
11:35 AM
MOONSET
12:55 AM
Brahma Muhurta
4:49 AM 5:37 AM
Moon Sign

About Saptami & Dhruva

Saptami is the 7th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Seventh day — associated with Sun, good for long journeys In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Dhruva is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Fixed — stable, good for foundations The Moon is in Ashlesha Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Sharp, penetrating energy — suited for research, investigation, and uncovering hidden matters.