Daily Panchang: April 21, 2026 — Panchami, Mrigashira, Shankaracharya Jayanti & Hindu New Year

Daily Panchang

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Shukla Paksha | Kathmandu, Nepal | VS 2083-2084 Transition

Namaskaram,

ॐ Tat Tvam Asi. This Tuesday in the Kathmandu Valley brings profound spiritual and temporal significance. We celebrate Shankaracharya Jayanti and Surdas Jayanti, while witnessing a major cosmic shift as Vikram Samvat 2083 Siddharthi concludes and 2084 Raudra begins at 4:08 PM.

📅 Astrological Data for Today

Tithi Panchami (Until 1:34 AM, Wednesday)
Nakshatra Mrigashira (Until 12:13 AM, Wednesday)
Yoga Siddha / Ravi Yoga (Early Wednesday)
Sunrise / Sunset 5:33 AM / 6:31 PM
New Year Start 4:08 PM (VS 2084 Raudra Begins)

✨ Auspicious Muhurtas

BRAHMA MUHURTA
4:05 AM – 4:49 AM
ABHIJIT MUHURTA
11:37 AM – 12:29 PM
AMRIT KALAM
4:13 PM – 5:40 PM

⚠️ Periods of Restraint

Rahu Kalam: 3:17 PM – 4:55 PM (Overlaps NY transition)
Yamaganda: 8:48 AM – 10:25 AM
Varjyam: 7:29 AM – 8:56 AM

Panchami: The Fifth Gateway of Knowledge

Panchami marks the fifth lunar day when Shukla Paksha's growth supports Saraswati and Vishnu. This Tithi favors vidya-arambha (commencement of studies) and intellectual pursuits. It represents the pancha-kosha (five sheaths of existence) that Advaita philosophy systematically transcends to reveal the Atman-Brahman unity.

Mrigashira Nakshatra: The Seeking Deer

Governed by Soma, Mrigashira embodies anveshana-shakti—the power of seeking. This perfectly mirrors Shankaracharya's digvijaya through philosophical debate. It is an ideal energy for research, travel, and questioning assumptions in the journey toward self-realization.

Simple Practice for Wisdom and Renewal

Perform Shankaracharya puja at midday by reciting the Atma Shatakam or Bhaja Govindam. As 4:08 PM approaches, transition into the new year with a Hanuman puja for strength. Light lamps, offer naivedya, and welcome VS 2084 Raudra with the wisdom that you are, always, the Self.


Shubham Bhavatu — May auspiciousness be yours.

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