The panchang for Sunday, July 5, 2026, carries several favourable combinations, with Ravi Yoga active through the day and Aadal Yoga running alongside it. Here is the complete breakdown of today's tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana, along with the Rahu Kaal, Panchak period and the auspicious muhurats for worship or starting new work.
Why The Panchang Matters
The panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that records five elements for every single day: the tithi, the day of the week, the nakshatra, the yoga and the karana. These five elements are used to decide the right time for weddings, house warming ceremonies, naming ceremonies, tonsure rituals or the start of any new work. The panchang also carries details such as Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, sunrise, sunset and moonrise timings. Astrology holds that work started at the correct time tends to bring better results, which is why crores of people across India still begin their day by checking the panchang. What used to be available only in printed almanacs can now be checked instantly through mobile apps and websites.
Tithi, Day And Samvat
Today's date is 05 July and the day is Sunday. According to the Shaka Samvat, it is 14 Ashadha (Solar) 1948. The Punjab Panchang records it as 21 Ashadha Maas Pravishte 2083, while the Islamic calendar places today at 19 Muharram, 1448. As per the Vikrami Samvat, the Ashadha Krishna Panchami tithi lasts until 01:31 pm, after which Shashthi tithi begins.
Nakshatra, Yoga And Karana
Shatabhisha Nakshatra remains in effect until 03:13 pm, after which Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra takes over. Among the yogas, Ayushman Yoga runs until 04:40 pm in the evening, followed by Saubhagya Yoga. Today's karana is Taitila Karana. The Moon stays positioned in Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi through both day and night. The Sun remains in Uttarayana and Uttara Gola, and the season currently is Grishma Ritu, or summer.
Rahu Kaal And Panchak Timing
Rahu Kaal today falls between 04:30 pm and 06:00 pm in the evening, a window during which starting new or auspicious work is generally avoided. Panchak is also in effect for the entire day today.
Auspicious Muhurats For Worship
Abhijit Muhurat falls between 01:23 pm and 02:27 pm today. Godhuli Muhurat runs from 09:54 pm to 10:10 pm, while Sayahna Sandhya lasts from 09:56 pm to 10:44 pm. Amrit Kaal begins at 04:19 am on July 6 and continues until 05:59 am on July 6. Nishita Muhurat, meanwhile, falls between 01:39 am and 02:11 am, also on July 6.
The Ravi Yoga And Aadal Yoga Combination
The standout combination of the day is Ravi Yoga, which begins at 11:42 am and continues all the way to 05:55 am on July 6. Aadal Yoga runs for the exact same window, from 11:42 am to 05:55 am on July 6. In astrology, Ravi Yoga is considered particularly favourable.
Varjya Period And Baan Mrityu
Varjya period today falls between 06:21 pm and 08:01 pm, another window in which auspicious activities are typically avoided. Baan Mrityu is recorded from 07:29 am until late night, and Panchak remains in effect for the entire day.
