🕐 Basic Calendar Details

· Day & Date: Friday, April 03, 2026

· Lunar Month: Chaitra (Shukla/Amanta system) / Vaishakha (Purnimanta system)

· Tithi (Lunar Day):

· Krishna Paksha Pratipada until morning

· Krishna Paksha Dwitiya from ~08:42 AM onwards

· Nakshatra (Star):

· Chitra until evening

· Swati from evening onwards

· Yoga: Vyaghata transitioning to Harshana later

· Karana: Kaulava and then Taitila & Garija during the day

☀️ Sun & moon Timings (Typical — e.g., Chennai)

· Sunrise: ~06:07 AM

· Sunset: ~06:17 PM

· Moonrise: ~07:24 PM
(Exact times can vary slightly by city)

🌙 Tithi & Nakshatra Explained

📜 Tithi

· Krishna Paksha Pratipada: Early morning until about 08:42 AM — a time often associated with beginning devotional fasting or remembrance before sunrise.

· Krishna Paksha Dwitiya: From ~08:42 AM through next day — favorable for routine activities.

✨ Nakshatra

· Chitra Nakshatra: Typically tied to creativity, craftsmanship, and detailed work — prevailing through much of the daytime.

· Swati Nakshatra: Begins in the evening — often linked with flexibility, communication, and freedom.

⏱ Timing Guide — Muhurtas & Daily Cycles

❌ Inauspicious Periods (Avoid Starting Important Work)

· Rahukalam: ~10:41 AM – 12:12 PM

· Yamagandam: ~03:14 PM – 04:45 PM

· Varjyam: ~01:31 AM – 03:16 AM (early morning hours)

· Gulika Kala: ~07:38 AM – 09:09 AM
(Times are approximate and vary slightly by location)

✅ Auspicious & Favorable Times

· Amritakalam: ~12:32 PM – 02:15 PM — Good for spiritual or auspicious starts

· Abhijit Muhurat: ~11:47 AM – 12:36 PM — Especially good for ventures & rituals

🧘‍♂️ What This Panchang Suggests for Your Day

🌗 Moon & Emotional Pulse

The moon moving through Chitra and later Swati can make this day calm, creative, and communicative — ideal for meaningful conversations, learning, or artistic pursuits.

📿 Auspicious Actions

· Perform light puja (worship) or meditation during Abhijit or Amritakalam for enhanced spiritual benefit.

· Starting key tasks outside major inauspicious periods (like Rahukalam or Yamagandam) brings smoother outcomes.

🧭 Travel & Decisions

· Avoid initiating major travel or crucial decisions during Rahukalam or Varjyam.

· Clear communication or negotiations can go well when the moon transitions into Swati in the evening.

📌 Summary of April 03, 2026 Panchang Highlights

Category

Details

Tithi

Krishna Paksha Pratipada → Dwitiya

Nakshatra

Chitra → Swati

Yoga

Vyaghata / Harshana

Sunrise

~06:07 AM

Sunset

~06:17 PM

Good Time

Abhijit & Amritakalam

Avoid

Rahukalam, Yamagandam, Varjyam

Moon Phase

Waning / Transitioning

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Balasahana Suresh

03/04/2026 11:43 AM