Today, May 12, 2025, is considered an auspicious day with observances of Buddha Purnima, Vaishakha Purnima Vrat, Kurma Jayanti and Chitra Purnima. Here’s an overview of the day’s Panchang, including the tithi, vrat, shubh (auspicious) and ashubh (inauspicious) muhurat:
Tithi
The day falls on the Purnima tithi (full moon day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. The Purnima tithi will last until 10:26 PM.
Nakshatra
The Swati Nakshatra will be in effect until 6:17 AM, after which the Vishakha Nakshatra will begin.
Yoga
The Variyana Yoga will prevail throughout the day, until 5:53 AM on May 13.
Karana
The Vishti Karana will be in effect until 9:14 AM, followed by the Balava Karana.
Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings)
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:51 AM to 12:45 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 11:18 PM to 1:05 AM on May 13
- Brahma Muhurat: 4:08 AM to 4:50 AM
- Vijaya Muhurat: 2:33 PM to 3:27 PM
- Gudhuli Muhurat: 7:02 PM to 7:23 PM
- Ravi Yoga: 5:32 AM to 6:17 AM
Ashubh Muhurat (Inauspicious Timings)
- Rahu Kaal: Delhi - 7:14 AM to 8:55 AM; Mumbai - 7:43 AM to 9:21 AM; Chandigarh - 7:13 AM to 8:55 AM; Lucknow - 7:02 AM to 8:42 AM; Bhopal - 7:20 AM to 8:59 AM; Kolkata - 6:37 AM to 8:16 AM; Ahmedabad - 7:39 AM to 9:18 AM; Chennai - 7:20 AM to 8:55 AM.
- Yamaganda: 10:36 AM to 12:18 PM
- Gulikai Kalam: 1:59 PM to 3:40 PM
- Dur Muhurtam: 3:48 PM to 3:50 PM; 3:54 PM to 3:57 PM
- Vajram: None
- Aadal Yoga: 6:17 AM to 5:32 AM on May 13
- Bhadra: 5:32 AM to 9:14 AM
Festivals and Events
- Buddha Purnima: Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Mahaparinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. It is a significant festival for Buddhists, emphasizing compassion, non-violence, and the Middle Path.
- Vaishakha Purnima Vrat: A fast observed on the full moon of Vaishakha for spiritual merit and purification.
- Kurma Jayanti: Celebrates the birth anniversary of Kurma, the second avatar of Lord Vishnu.
- Chitra Purnima: Observed in honour of Chitragupta, the divine record-keeper. Devotees pray for absolution of sins and clarity of karma.
Other Details
- Sunrise: 5:32 AM
- Sunset: 7:03 PM
- Moonrise: 6:57 PM
- Moonset: 5:31 AM on May 13
- Ritu (Season): Grishma (Summer)
This Panchang provides a comprehensive overview of the auspicious and inauspicious timings for May 12, 2025, aiding individuals in planning their activities accordingly.
