Today's Panchang – 8 May 2025, Thursday | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Special

This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered extremely sacred in religious terms. It is considered the best day for practicing self-discipline, fasting, charity, and spiritual self-control.

Significance of Mohini Ekadashi:
According to the Puranas, observing a fast on this day removes all sins and leads to the attainment of Moksha. Special prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu in his Mohini form on this day.

Today's Panchang:

• Tithi: Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (until 12:29 PM)

• Day: Thursday

• Month: Vaishakh

• Vikram Samvat: 2081

• Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni

• Yog: Harshan

• Karana: Vishhti

• Moon's Zodiac Sign: Virgo

• Sun's Zodiac Sign: Aries

 Sun and Moon Related Timings:

• Sunrise: 06:02 AM

• Sunset: 07:09 PM

• Moonrise: 03:22 PM

• Moonset: 03:30 AM (9 May)

 Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings (Forbidden Muhurat):

• Rahu Kaal: 02:14 PM to 03:53 PM

• Yamgand: 06:02 AM to 07:40 AM
   It is considered inauspicious to perform any important work during these times.

Today's Special Nakshatra – Uttara Phalguni:
Today, the Moon is in Virgo and is transiting through the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra. This Nakshatra is ruled by the Sun and is known for its stable nature.

Favorable Activities:

• Beginning of education

• Land pujan (worship of land)

• Well digging

• Temple construction

• Tree plantation

• Permanent investments and property purchases