Panchang for 15 May 2026

15 May 2026 falls on Friday. This day belongs to the Vaishakh lunar month and the Krishna Paksha. Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Trayodasi, which will remain until 08:31 AM; thereafter Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi will begin. The Nakshatra for the day is Ashvini, which will change to Bharani after 08:14 PM. Rahu Kaal will remain from 10:57 AM to 12:36 PM.

Day	Friday
Month	May 2026
Tithi	Trayodasi (till 08:31 AM; then Chaturdasi)
Nakshatra	Ashvini (till 08:14 PM; then Bharani)
Yoga	Ayushman (till 02:20 PM; then Saubhagya)
Karana	Vanija (till 08:31 AM; then Vishti)
Paksha	Krishna
Hindu Month	Vaishakh
Rahu Kaal	10:57 AM – 12:36 PM
Gulika Kaal	07:40 AM – 09:19 AM
Yamaganda Kaal	03:53 PM – 05:31 PM
Abhijit Muhurat	12:10 PM – 01:02 PM
Brahma Muhurat	04:26 AM – 05:14 AM
Sunrise	06:02 AM
Sunset	07:10 PM
Moon Sign	Aries (till 12:00 AM)
Shubh Rang (Auspicious Colour)	White
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948

What is on 15 May 2026?

15 May 2026 falls on Friday. The Nakshatra of the day is Ashvini, Yoga is Ayushman, and the Moon Sign is Aries.

Which Tithi falls on 15 May 2026?

15 May 2026 has the Krishna Paksha Trayodasi Tithi. This Tithi remains until 08:31 AM. After that, Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi Tithi will begin. See the full list of Pradosh Dates.

What is the Nakshatra on 15 May 2026?

The Nakshatra on 15 May 2026 is Ashvini. 08:14 PM onwards, Bharani Nakshatra will begin. Nakshatra represents the Moon's position in the sky and plays an important role in selecting auspicious timings for worship, marriage, and travel.

What is the Rahu Kaal on 15 May 2026?

Rahu Kaal on 15 May 2026 is from 10:57 AM to 12:36 PM. It is generally considered inauspicious for starting important activities, journeys, or new ventures. See the Choghadiya page for auspicious Choghadiya timings.

What are the auspicious Muhurats on 15 May 2026?

The Abhijit Muhurat on 15 May 2026 is from 12:10 PM to 01:02 PM, which is considered one of the most auspicious periods of the day. Brahma Muhurat is from 04:26 AM to 05:14 AM, ideal for meditation, prayers, and spiritual practices. For a complete list of auspicious timings, visit the Muhurat page.

Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings on 15 May 2026

Auspicious Timings: Abhijit Muhurat (12:10 PM – 01:02 PM), Brahma Muhurat (04:26 AM – 05:14 AM), Auspicious Color White.
Inauspicious Timings: Rahu Kaal (10:57 AM – 12:36 PM), Gulika Kaal (07:40 AM – 09:19 AM), Yamaganda Kaal (03:53 PM – 05:31 PM).

Does the Panchang for 15 May 2026 vary by city?

Yes, the Panchang for 15 May 2026 can vary from one city to another. Panchang calculations are based on sunrise, sunset, and planetary positions, all of which differ by location. Shubh Panchang provides accurate Panchang details according to the selected city.

How is the Panchang for 15 May 2026 calculated?

Panchang calculations are based on the Drik Ganit method (observational astronomy), which uses the actual astronomical positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets together with local sunrise, sunset, and lunar and solar longitude - so timings may vary from city to city. Tithi is determined from the angular difference between the Moon and the Sun, Nakshatra from the Moon’s celestial position, and Yoga from their combined motion.

What is Panchang and why is it important?

Panchang is the traditional Vedic calendar system that describes the auspiciousness of a day through five elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara (weekday). It is widely used for planning puja, fasting (Vrat), Muhurat selection, travel, and other religious activities.

To learn more about Panchang, how to read it, and its significance, read here.