Panchang for 5 September 2026

5 September 2026 falls on Saturday. This day belongs to the Shravan lunar month and the Krishna Paksha. Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Ashthami, which will remain until 12:13 AM; thereafter Krishna Paksha Navami will begin. The Nakshatra for the day is Mrigashira, which will change to Ardra after 09:30 PM. Rahu Kaal will remain from 09:31 AM to 11:05 AM.

Day	Saturday
Month	September 2026
Tithi	Ashthami (till 12:13 AM; then Navami)
Nakshatra	Mrigashira (till 09:30 PM; then Ardra)
Yoga	Vajra (till 12:46 PM; then Siddhi)
Karana	Gara (till 12:13 AM; then Vanija)
Paksha	Krishna
Hindu Month	Shravan
Rahu Kaal	09:31 AM – 11:05 AM
Gulika Kaal	06:24 AM – 07:58 AM
Yamaganda Kaal	02:12 PM – 03:46 PM
Abhijit Muhurat	12:14 PM – 01:04 PM
Brahma Muhurat	04:48 AM – 05:36 AM
Sunrise	06:24 AM
Sunset	06:53 PM
Moon Sign	Taurus (till 10:18 AM; then Gemini)
Shubh Rang (Auspicious Colour)	Blue
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948

What is on 5 September 2026?

5 September 2026 falls on Saturday. The Nakshatra of the day is Mrigashira, Yoga is Vajra, and the Moon Sign is Taurus. This day is observed as Nand Mahotsav, National Teacher's Day.

Which Tithi falls on 5 September 2026?

5 September 2026 has the Krishna Paksha Ashthami Tithi. This Tithi remains until 12:13 AM. After that, Krishna Paksha Navami Tithi will begin. See the full list of Masik Kalashtami Dates. For today's exact Tithi and its start/end time, see the Today's Tithi page.

What is the Nakshatra on 5 September 2026?

The Nakshatra on 5 September 2026 is Mrigashira. 09:30 PM onwards, Ardra 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 5 September 2026?

Rahu Kaal on 5 September 2026 is from 09:31 AM to 11:05 AM. 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 5 September 2026?

The Abhijit Muhurat on 5 September 2026 is from 12:14 PM to 01:04 PM, which is considered one of the most auspicious periods of the day. Brahma Muhurat is from 04:48 AM to 05:36 AM, ideal for meditation, prayers, and spiritual practices. For a complete list of auspicious timings, visit the Muhurat page.

Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings on 5 September 2026

Auspicious Timings: Abhijit Muhurat (12:14 PM – 01:04 PM), Brahma Muhurat (04:48 AM – 05:36 AM), Auspicious Color Blue.
Inauspicious Timings: Rahu Kaal (09:31 AM – 11:05 AM), Gulika Kaal (06:24 AM – 07:58 AM), Yamaganda Kaal (02:12 PM – 03:46 PM).

Does the Panchang for 5 September 2026 vary by city?

Yes, the Panchang for 5 September 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 5 September 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.