Vedic Muhurat & Panchang – Saturday, 2 May 2026
Krishna Paksha • Pratipada • Vishakha nakshatra • Saturday
On Saturday, 2 May 2026 (Saturday, also called Shanivar), the moon is in Pratipada (day 1 of the waning moon), with the moon transiting Vishakha nakshatra. The yoga is Vyatipata and the karana is Kaulava.
The krishna paksha continues — neither a fast day nor a major festival tithi by default. The first day of the lunar fortnight, traditionally a fresh-start day used for beginning small projects rather than launching big commitments. Vishakha is mixed — used for balanced commercial decisions.
Saturday is ruled by Saturn — mixed; used for long-term work, iron / heavy goods, and discipline-related commitments.
Approximate timings (IST, Mumbai reference): sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 6:20 PM. Rahu Kalam 9:1.25 AM – 10:34.375 AM; Yamaganda 1:40.625 PM – 3:13.75 PM; Gulika Kalam 5:55 AM – 7:28.125 AM; Abhijit Muhurta 11:43.5 AM – 12:31.5 PM. Set your city in the calculator below for exact local times.
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How astrologers read this date
In Vedic muhurta practice, three pieces of information are checked first: the tithi (Pratipada), the nakshatra (Vishakha) and the weekday (Saturday). For Saturday, 2 May 2026, that combination produces a routine day.
- Marriage muhurtham: the basic check is not favourable on this date; consult an astrologer for a different date.
- House-warming (gruhapravesham): the weekday (Saturday) is generally avoided.
- Vehicle purchase / new business: the weekday is mixed; pick a clear muhurta within Abhijit.
- Travel: the nakshatra is fixed/sharp — non-essential travel may be deferred.
The above is a quick rule-of-thumb based on classical muhurta tables. Regional traditions (Tamil, Kerala, Bengali, Maharashtrian) sometimes weigh things differently — for binding decisions, consult a qualified astrologer with your janma rashi and lagna.