21 May 2026 (Thursday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
21 May 2026 falls on a Thursday, day 141 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Panchami up to 8:27 AM, then Sukla Shashti, in Adhika Jyeshtha masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Uttarayana, Grishma ritu). The nakshatra is Pushya up to 2:49 AM (22 May); the Moon is in Karkataka rasi and the Sun in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 5:42 AM and sunset at 6:42 PM; rahu kalam 1:50 PM – 3:27 PM, yamagandam 5:42 AM – 7:20 AM. The table further down shows the same calendar date in the main Telugu cities abroad on their own sunrise, where the tithi at sunrise can differ from India (it does in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 21 May 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Panchami – up to 8:27 AM Sukla Shashti (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya – up to 2:49 AM (22 May) Ashlesha (next day) |
| Yoga | Ganda – up to 10:58 AM Vriddhi (next day) |
| Karana | Balava – up to 8:27 AM Kaulava – up to 7:21 PM Taitila (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Karkataka |
| Gulika Kalam | 8:57 AM – 10:35 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 10:02 AM – 10:54 AM, 3:14 PM – 4:06 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:44 AM – 1:15 PM (Pushya) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:46 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 8:47 PM – 10:18 PM (Pushya) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:14 AM – 4:58 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
21 May 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:42 AM | 1:50 PM – 3:27 PM | — |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:35 AM | 1:41 PM – 3:18 PM | — |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:23 AM | 1:31 PM – 3:09 PM | — |
| Tirupati | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:44 AM | 1:45 PM – 3:21 PM | — |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:53 AM | 1:52 PM – 3:27 PM | — |
| Chennai | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:42 AM | 1:41 PM – 3:17 PM | — |
| Mumbai | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 6:02 AM | 2:13 PM – 3:51 PM | — |
| Delhi | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:27 AM) | Pushya (up to 2:49 AM (22 May)) | 5:27 AM | 2:00 PM – 3:43 PM | — |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 2:19 PM) | 5:47 AM | 2:35 PM – 4:20 PM | — |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 2:19 PM) | 5:55 AM | 2:54 PM – 4:42 PM | — |
| Chicago | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 4:19 PM) | 5:24 AM | 2:38 PM – 4:28 PM | — |
| Dallas | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 4:19 PM) | 6:24 AM | 3:08 PM – 4:53 PM | — |
| New York | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 5:19 PM) | 5:33 AM | 2:42 PM – 4:32 PM | — |
| Atlanta | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 5:19 PM) | 6:32 AM | 3:19 PM – 5:05 PM | — |
| London | Sukla Shashti (up to 1:55 AM (22 May)) | Pushya (up to 10:19 PM) | 5:00 AM | 2:56 PM – 4:56 PM | — |
| Sydney | Sukla Panchami (up to 12:57 PM) | Punarvasu (up to 8:42 AM) | 6:44 AM | 1:08 PM – 2:25 PM | — |
| Dubai | Sukla Panchami (up to 6:57 AM) | Pushya (up to 1:19 AM (22 May)) | 5:31 AM | 1:56 PM – 3:37 PM | — |
| Singapore | Sukla Panchami (up to 10:57 AM) | Pushya (up to 5:19 AM (22 May)) | 6:55 AM | 2:32 PM – 4:04 PM | — |
| Houston | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 4:19 PM) | 6:25 AM | 3:01 PM – 4:44 PM | — |
| Edison | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 5:19 PM) | 5:35 AM | 2:44 PM – 4:33 PM | — |
| San Jose | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 2:19 PM) | 5:54 AM | 2:51 PM – 4:39 PM | — |
| Seattle | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 2:19 PM) | 5:24 AM | 3:01 PM – 4:57 PM | — |
| Toronto | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:55 PM) | Pushya (up to 5:19 PM) | 5:46 AM | 3:06 PM – 4:58 PM | — |
| Melbourne | Sukla Panchami (up to 12:57 PM) | Punarvasu (up to 8:42 AM) | 7:18 AM | 1:31 PM – 2:45 PM | — |
Each city on its own local sunrise and clock (DST applied); festival days abroad follow the local tithi, so they can differ from India. USA · India · United Kingdom · Canada · Australia · New Zealand · Ireland · Singapore · Malaysia · UAE · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · Kuwait · Oman · Bahrain · Germany · Netherlands · Sweden · South Africa · Mauritius · Fiji
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FAQ
What day is 21 May 2026?
21 May 2026 is a Thursday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Panchami of Adhika Jyeshtha masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 21 May 2026?
Sukla Panchami up to 8:27 AM, then Sukla Shashti (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 5:42 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 21 May 2026?
No festival or vratam is listed for 21 May 2026 in the Telugu calendar (India).
What is rahu kalam on 21 May 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 1:50 PM – 3:27 PM, yamagandam 5:42 AM – 7:20 AM, gulika 8:57 AM – 10:35 AM; other cities are in the table.