Panchang for Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, in Dubai, UAE

General Overview May 5, 2026, falls on a Tuesday, known as Mangalwar in the Hindu calendar. The day is observed under the Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi year) and the Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava year). The lunar month is identified as Jyeshta according to the Purnimanta tradition and Vaisakha according to the Amanta tradition. The Sun is currently positioned in Mesha (Aries), while the Moon transitions from Vrischika (Scorpio) to Dhanu (Sagittarius) during the day. The season is marked as Grishma (Summer) in the Drik Ritu system, though the Vedic Ritu still acknowledges Vasant (Spring). The Ayana is Uttarayan.

Tithi and Nakshatra The Tithi for the day is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, which begins at 03:54 AM on May 5 and extends until 06:21 AM on May 6, noted with a Tithi Vridhi (extension). The Nakshatra begins in Jyeshta, running from 08:27 AM on May 4 until 11:24 AM on May 5. At 11:24 AM, the Moon enters the Moola Nakshatra, which continues until 02:23 PM on May 6. Consequently, the day features a transition between these two star constellations. The Karana shifts from Bava, active from 03:54 AM to 05:08 PM, to Balava, which lasts from 05:08 PM until 06:21 AM the following morning.

Yoga and Karana Details The Yoga for the day starts with Siva, which runs from 09:49 PM on May 4 until 10:46 PM on May 5. Following this, Siddha Yoga commences at 10:46 PM on May 5 and continues until 11:41 PM on May 6. The Anandadi Yoga indicates Mudgar up to 11:24 AM, after which Chhatra takes effect. The Chandrashtama for the day affects those born under Ashwini, Bharani, and the first padam of Krithika. Additionally, the Gandamool Nakshatra periods are active from 08:27 AM on May 4 to 11:24 AM on May 5 (Jyeshta) and from 11:24 AM on May 5 to 02:23 PM on May 6 (Moola).

Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings For those planning important activities, the Brahma Muhurat is available early in the morning from 04:07 AM to 04:55 AM. The most favorable time for significant undertakings is the Abhijit Muhurat, occurring from 11:49 AM to 12:41 PM. Conversely, several inauspicious periods should be avoided: Rahu Kalam is from 03:31 PM to 05:08 PM, Yamaganda from 08:59 AM to 10:37 AM, and Gulika from 12:15 PM to 01:53 PM. There are also two Dur Muhurat windows, one from 08:20 AM to 09:12 AM and another late at night from 11:09 PM to 11:53 PM. The Varjyam period is observed from 08:24 PM to 10:12 PM.

Solar and Lunar Movements The Sun rises in Dubai at 05:44 AM and sets at 06:46 PM. The Moon rises later in the evening at 10:20 PM on May 5 and sets the following morning at 08:46 AM on May 6. The Saka Year in the National Calendar is recorded as Vaisakha 15, 1948. This alignment of celestial bodies creates a specific energetic profile for the day, guiding devotees on the most suitable times for worship, travel, and new beginnings.

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