Daily Panchang: April 22, 2026 — Shashthi, Ardra, Ramanuja Jayanti

Daily Panchang

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Shukla Paksha

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Namaskaram,

ॐ Vande Ramanujaryam. This Wednesday in the Kathmandu Valley brings a profound celestial paradox: Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) coincides with Ravi Yoga—yet simultaneously Vidaal Yoga (separative energy) extends until late night. As Ardra Nakshatra carries Rudra's storm-force, we honor the birth of Ramanuja Jayanti and the commencement of Skanda Sashti.

📅 Astrological Data for Today

Sunrise / Sunset 5:32 AM / 6:32 PM
Tithi Shashthi (until 11:04 PM)
Nakshatra Ardra (until 10:28 PM)
Yoga Atiganda (until 9:23 AM) then Sukarma
Karana Kaulava (until 10:51 AM)

✨ Auspicious Muhurtas

Brahma Muhurta
4:04 AM – 4:48 AM
Amrit Kalam
1:12 PM – 2:41 PM
Abhijit Muhurta
None Today

⚠️ Critical Warnings

  • Vidaal Yoga: Sunrise to 10:28 PM (Prioritize spiritual over worldly actions).
  • Rahu Kalam: 12:02 PM – 1:40 PM.
  • Yamaganda: 7:10 AM – 8:47 AM.
  • Roga Baana: Starts 2:14 PM (Health caution advised).

Shashthi: The Sixth Day of Divine Warfare

Shashthi marks the lunar day when Skanda Sashti begins—commemorating Murugan's six-day battle against Surapadma. Until 11:04 PM, this Tithi supports upavasa (fasting) and Kanda Shasti Kavasam recitation. Shashthi represents the shad-ripu (six enemies of the mind): desire, anger, greed, delusion, pride, and envy. Use this energy to let the spear of wisdom pierce internal obstacles.

Ardra Nakshatra: The Storm of Transformation

Governed by Rudra (the howling storm), Ardra's pralaya-shakti destroys to purify. It is a day for emotional release and healing through crisis. After 10:28 PM, Punarvasu begins, offering "the return of the light" and renewal after the storm.

Simple Practice for Devotion Over Action

Honor Ramanuja through Sri Bhashya study or the Dvaya Mantra: "Om Namo Narayanaya." Recognising the soul's eternal connection to the divine is the essence of Vishishtadvaita. Commence Skanda Sashti fasting at sunrise and perform Pradosh puja at sunset—a sacred evening for Shiva and Murugan.

Avoid new beginnings—let Ravi Yoga power your japa and dhyana, not your ambitions.

Shubham Bhavatu — May auspiciousness be yours.

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