On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, it is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Jyeshtha. The day falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Ardra nakshatra. Chaturthi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction.
Between 12:36 PM and 2:16 PM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:10 PM to 1:03 PM, a good slot for anything important.
Vrat: ચોથ is observed on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Fourth day: associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results
Pain: avoid important decisions
Chaturthi is the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. Fourth day: associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results. In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, a month ends on Amavasya (new moon).
Shula is one of the 27 Yogas, calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Pain: avoid important decisions. At sunrise the Moon is in Ardra Nakshatra, Pada 4. Stormy, destructive-creative energy. Good for clearing out the old and making breakthroughs.