Daily Panchang: April 23, 2026 — Saptami, Punarvasu, Ganga Saptami & Guru Pushya Yoga

Daily Panchang & Astrological Guide

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Shukla Paksha (Saptami)

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Namaskaram! ॐ Gangaya Namah. This blessed Thursday in the Kathmandu Valley marks the sacred Ganga Saptami, celebrating the divine descent of Goddess Ganga. It is a day of profound purification, transitioning from the renewal of Punarvasu into the golden abundance of Guru Pushya Yoga.

📅 Astrological Data for Today

Tithi	Shukla Saptami (until 9:04 PM)
Nakshatra	Punarvasu (until 9:12 PM), then Pushya
Yoga	Aadal Yoga (Day), Guru Pushya & Amrita Siddhi (post 9:12 PM)
Karana	Vanija (until 8:22 AM), Vishti/Bhadra (starts 9:04 PM)

✨ Auspicious Muhurtas

Brahma Muhurta 4:04 AM – 4:48 AM

Abhijit Muhurta 11:36 AM – 12:28 PM

Amrit Kalam 6:56 PM – 8:26 PM

⚠️ Periods of Caution

• Rahu Kalam: 1:40 PM – 3:18 PM (Avoid new starts)
• Yamaganda: 5:32 AM – 7:09 AM
• Aadal Yoga: Prevails all day until 9:12 PM. Practice patience; delay major contracts or purchases until tonight.

Saptami: The Seventh Wave of Purification

Ganga Saptami honors the river goddess's descent to earth. Until 9:04 PM, the energy supports snana (ritual bathing) and tarpana. Ganga’s presence transforms any water into a vehicle of grace, carrying the nectar of immortality. It is a day to cleanse both the physical body and the karmic vessel.

Nakshatra Transition: From Return to Nourishment

The day begins with Punarvasu, the "return of light," governed by the cosmic mother Aditi. At 9:12 PM, the energy shifts to Pushya, the most auspicious of all Nakshatras. Because this occurs on a Thursday (Guruwara), it creates the rare Guru Pushya Yoga. This is a supreme window for purchasing gold, spiritual initiation (diksha), and long-term investments.

Sacred Practices for Prosperity

For Ganga Saptami, bathe before sunrise and chant "Om Gangaya Namah". As the clock nears 9:12 PM, prepare for the Guru Pushya window:

• Puja: Invoke Lord Brihaspati and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer yellow flowers and chickpeas (chana).
• Mantra: Chant "Om Gram Grim Graum Sah Guruve Namah" 108 times.
• Investment: This is the ideal time to buy precious metals or sign foundational documents for a new venture.

Shubham Bhavatu — May auspiciousness be yours.