Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Chicago Panchang — 19 May 2026

PANCHANG Mangalavara
Validated
TITHI
Chaturthi
Until 11:26 PM
Neutral
NAKSHATRA
Ardra
Pada 2 · Until 6:32 PM
Stormy, destructive-creative energy — good for clearing out the old and making breakthroughs.
YOGA
Dhriti
Until 6:11 AM
Shubh
KARANA
Vanija
Until 2:26 PM
VARA
Mangalavara
Mars
MASA
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 19 May 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, it is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of . The day falls on a Mangalavara, traditionally ruled by Mars, with the Moon resting in Ardra nakshatra. Chaturthi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 10:28 PM and 9:18 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 1:06 AM to 12:29 AM — a good slot for anything important.

CHOGHADIYA — 19 May 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Rog
5:27 AM
4:17 AM
Now
Udveg
4:17 AM
3:07 AM
Now
Char
3:07 AM
1:57 AM
Now
Labh
1:57 AM
12:47 AM
Now
Amrit
12:47 AM
11:37 PM
Now
Kaal
11:37 PM
10:28 PM
Now
Shubh
10:28 PM
9:18 PM
Now
Rog
9:18 PM
8:08 PM
RAHU KAAL
10:28 PM 9:18 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
1:06 AM 12:29 AM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
10:28 PM – 9:18 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
1:57 AM – 12:47 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
4:17 AM – 3:07 AM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
1:06 AM – 12:29 AM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
— – —
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
5:27 AM / 8:08 PM
Tithi Chaturthi

Fourth day — associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results

Yoga Dhriti

Steadiness — good for long-term commitments

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Vrishabha
Moon Mithuna
Mars Mesha
Mercury Vrishabha
Jupiter Mithuna
Venus Mithuna
Saturn Meena
Rahu Kumbha
Ketu Simha
SUNRISE
5:27 AM
SUNSET
8:08 PM
MOONRISE
10:37 AM
MOONSET
11:57 PM
Brahma Muhurta
3:51 AM 4:39 AM
Moon Sign

About Chaturthi & Dhriti

Chaturthi is the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Fourth day — associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Dhriti is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Steadiness — good for long-term commitments The Moon is in Ardra Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Stormy, destructive-creative energy — good for clearing out the old and making breakthroughs.