Today's Panchang for Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat
Today's Panchang for Rishikesh
Today's Panchang for Rishikesh, Uttarakhand gives the five limbs (panch-anga) of the Hindu calendar — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vaar (weekday) — calculated for Rishikesh's location and sunrise.
As of today, the Panchang for Rishikesh, Uttarakhand shows tithi Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), the Moon in Chitra nakshatra, yoga आयुष्मान् and karana शकुनि on Sunday. Sunrise is around 06:37 AM, sunset 05:23 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 04:02 PM–05:23 PM, Gulika Kaal 02:42 PM–04:02 PM, Yamaganda 12:00 PM–01:21 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:38 AM–12:22 PM, with 4 auspicious Choghadiya windows through the day.
The Five Elements of Panchang
- Tithi — the lunar day, central to fasts and festivals
- Nakshatra — the Moon's constellation, key for muhurat
- Yoga — the Sun–Moon combination affecting the day's quality
- Karana — half of a tithi, used in timing
- Vaar — the weekday and its ruling planet
Rahu Kaal, Shubh and Ashubh Muhurat in Rishikesh
Today's Panchang for Rishikesh also marks Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal — periods to avoid for new beginnings — alongside Abhijit and other shubh muhurats favourable for important work.
Sunrise, Sunset and Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh Through 2026
Rishikesh lies at 30.09°N, 78.27°E. Because Indian Standard Time is set for 82.5°E, local noon in Rishikesh comes about 17 minutes after 12:00 IST, and in June the sun rises about 8 minutes earlier than in Delhi.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Brahma Muhurat | Abhijit Muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:17 AM | 07:20 PM | 14h 03m | 03:41 AM–04:29 AM | 12:38 AM–11:58 PM |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 06:06 AM | 06:12 PM | 12h 06m | 04:30 AM–05:18 AM | 11:45 AM–12:33 PM |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 07:09 AM | 05:19 PM | 10h 10m | 05:33 AM–06:21 AM | 11:54 AM–12:35 PM |
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 06:22 AM | 06:27 PM | 12h 05m | 04:46 AM–05:34 AM | 12:00 PM–12:48 PM |
The longest day in Rishikesh is about 14h 03m and the shortest about 10h 10m; Brahma Muhurat (the pre-dawn window for meditation) and Abhijit Muhurat (the midday auspicious window) move with them.
Typical Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh by weekday (late September; it shifts a few minutes with the season):
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:36 AM–09:07 AM |
| Tuesday | 03:11 PM–04:42 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:09 PM–01:39 PM |
| Thursday | 01:39 PM–03:09 PM |
| Friday | 10:38 AM–12:08 PM |
| Saturday | 09:08 AM–10:38 AM |
| Sunday | 04:36 PM–06:06 PM |
How to Use the Rishikesh Panchang
Residents of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand use the daily Panchang to choose auspicious times for puja, travel, signing deals and ceremonies, and to observe tithis and festivals correctly.
For live, to-the-minute Panchang and a personalised muhurat, visit the daily Panchang tool on Astroly.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Rishikesh?
Today's tithi in Rishikesh is Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), with the Moon in Chitra nakshatra.
What is Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh today?
Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh today is from 04:02 PM to 05:23 PM.
Why is Panchang different for Rishikesh?
Panchang timings depend on Rishikesh's longitude and sunrise, so they differ slightly from other cities.