Panchang for Today - 23rd May 2025: Tithi, Vrat, Muhurat, Nakshatra & More
Important Details
Tithi : Krishna Ekadashi TithiNakshatra : Uttara Bhadrapada NakshatraYoga : Priti Yoga Abhijit Muhurat: (11:51 AM - 12:45 PM) is a favorable day to make important decisions.Rahu Kalam (10:35 AM - 12:18 PM) should be avoided when embarking on new ventures. The above combinations characterize the day, lending a spiritually charged vibration to the day's actions and decisions. With the energies of Venus encouraging love, harmony, and artistic beauty this Friday (Shukrawara) and the Moon in Pisces (Meen Rashi), gentleness, surrender, and emotional healing are the order of the day.
Additional Information Sun Rise 05:26 AM Sun Sign Vrishabha Sun Set 07:10 PM Moon Sign Meen Moon Rise 02:57 AM, May 24 Paksha Krishna Moon Set 01:59 PM
Auspicious Time Period Abhijit: 11:51 AM to 12:45 PM
Inauspicious Time Period
Gulikai Kalam: 07:09 AM to 08:52 AM
Yamaganda: 03:44 PM to 05:27 PM Rahu Kalam: 10:35 AM to 12:18 PM
Explaining the Panchang
What is Tithi? Tithi literally means the day of the Moon, and its location at any given time. It provides indications regarding the mood of the individual and decision-making ability. Tithi specifies certain spiritual influences in particular. All Tithis are significant in one way or another, so to indicate certain times which will be appropriate for significant things or activities is needed.
Tithi for today : Ekadashi upto 10:29 PM
What is a Nakshatra? Nakshatras refer to moon constellations and a way to discover one's personality and line of life. Each Nakshatra has characteristics that determine the personality, traits, and deficits of an individual. Discovering one's Nakshatra would tell a person a great deal about his nature, emotional realm, spiritual unfolding, and global relationship.
Nakshatra for today - Uttara Bhadrapada upto 04:02 PM
What is Yoga? Yog is a celestial alignment that has an effect on the cosmic energy of the day. Every Yog has some qualities to direct the potential for prosperity, success, and spiritual progress. Understanding the 'Yog' at birth aligns an individual with favorable energy for life advancement.
Yoga for today : Priti upto 06:37 PM
What is Karana? One Karan depicts half of a Tithi and is impacting specific actions and energies. Every Karan impacts timing, choice-making, and self-growth. This helps to understand which timings will be more appropriate for initiating new work, self-study, or spiritual practice.
Karana for today: Bava upto 11:54 AM, Balava upto 10:29 PM
Vaar or Day of the week: Vaar refers to days of the week ruled by a planet and the planet thereby ruling the day's energy. Individuals say that your birth Vaar determines your nature, your sensitivity in emotions, and your approach to life. Knowing your birth Vaar helps in harmonizing your behavior according to the nature of planetary influence ruling the specific day.
Day of the Week : Friday ____________________________________________________________________________Today's Fast/FestivalThe first Ekadashi of the Jyeshtha month, i.e., Apara Ekadashi, will be observed on 23rd May 2025. Observing the fast of Apara Ekadashi absolves one of sins as grave as Brahma-hatya (killing a Brahmin) and brings happiness and prosperity in life. This Ekadashi, falling on 23rd May 2025, is the first Ekadashi of the Jyeshtha month.Legend of Apara EkadashiIn ancient times, there was a righteous king named Mahidhwaj. His younger brother Vajradhwaj harbored jealousy in his heart. Out of greed, he murdered his own brother. As a result of this sin, Vajradhwaj was reborn as a restless spirit after death and wandered for many years. One day, Sage Dhaumya arrived at that place and, using his spiritual powers, understood the entire situation. He observed the Apara Ekadashi fast, pleased Lord Vishnu, and dedicated the merit of the fast to Vajradhwaj. Due to the power of the earned merit, Vajradhwaj was liberated, attained a divine body, and ascended to the heavenly realm.Ritual Method of Worship on Apara Ekadashi Clean the place of worship and sprinkle it with Ganga water.
Spread a clean cloth and place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Apply sandalwood paste to the deity, offer flowers, light a ghee lamp, and perform Aarti.
Chant Vishnu mantras and recite the Vishnu Chalisa.
Thereafter, listen to or read the story of Apara Ekadashi with devotion.
Offer fruits, sweets, and Tulsi leaves as Bhog (sacred offering).
After the Puja, donate food, clothes, or money to the needy. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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