Vedic Muhurat & Panchang – Saturday, 26 September 2026
Shukla Paksha • Purnima • Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra • Saturday
On Saturday, 26 September 2026 (Saturday, also called Shanivar), the moon is in Purnima (day 15 of the waxing moon), with the moon transiting Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra. The yoga is Ganda and the karana is Vishti.
This is a full-moon day (Purnima) — considered an emotionally intense day; many traditions advise satyanarayan puja or sacred bathing. The full-moon tithi, considered highly auspicious for satyanarayan puja, bathing in sacred rivers and reading scripture. Purva Bhadrapada is considered fierce — generally avoided for marriage.
Saturday is ruled by Saturn — mixed; used for long-term work, iron / heavy goods, and discipline-related commitments.
Approximate timings (IST, Mumbai reference): sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 6:00 PM. Rahu Kalam 9:11.25 AM – 10:39.375 AM; Yamaganda 1:35.625 PM – 3:3.75 PM; Gulika Kalam 6:15 AM – 7:43.125 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 (Purnima), the nakshatra (Purva Bhadrapada) and the weekday (Saturday). For Saturday, 26 September 2026, that combination produces a lunar-extreme 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.