18 May 2026 Panchang
18 May 2026 Tithi — Dwitiya
Shukla Paksha
18 May 2026 • Monday • Jyeshtha Month
Today, 18 May 2026 (Monday), is Dwitiya, Shukla Paksha. The Moon is in Rohini nakshatra, with Yoga सुकर्मा and Karana बालव. This falls in Jyeshtha month, Vikram Samvat 2083.
In the Hindu Panchang, Tithi is the most important element. Fasts, worship, ceremonies and festivals are all decided by the Tithi. A Tithi is the time it takes for the angular distance between the Moon and Sun to increase by 12 degrees.
⏰ Important Times
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Tithi Start
09:42 PM
Tithi End
05:56 PM
Sunrise
05:29 AM
Moonrise
05:02 AM
Today's Special Mantra
Dwitiya — ब्रह्माजी
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
Chant this mantra 108 times for peace of mind and auspicious blessings
Today's Full Panchang Details
🌒 Dwitiya Tithi Significance
Presiding Deity
Lord Brahma
Dwitiya is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. Starting new endeavours and educational pursuits on this day is considered auspicious.
🙏 Vrat / Festival
Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya)
✅ What to Do Today
Begin new businesses, start studies, perform acts of charity
⚠️ What to Avoid Today
Speaking falsehoods, quarrels
📅 18 May 2026 Tithis for 15 days from
| Date | Day | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026Sel. | Monday | 🌒 Dwitiya |
| 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | 🌓 Tritiya |
| 20 May 2026 | Wednesday | 🌓 ChaturthiSpecial |
| 21 May 2026 | Thursday | 🌔 Panchami |
| 22 May 2026 | Friday | 🌔 Shashthi |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | 🌕 Ashtami |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | 🌕 Navami |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | 🌖 Dashami |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | 🌖 EkadashiEkadashi |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | 🌖 EkadashiEkadashi |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | 🌖 Dwadashi |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | 🌖 Trayodashi |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | 🌖 Chaturdashi |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | 🌕 PurnimaPurnima |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | 🌗 Pratipada |
🌙 All 30 Tithis
☀️ Shukla Paksha (1–15)
🌑 Krishna Paksha (1–15)
📖 About Today's Tithi
🌙 What is a Tithi?
A lunar month has 30 Tithis — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Shukla Paksha runs from Pratipada to Purnima (full moon), and Krishna Paksha from Pratipada to Amavasya (new moon). Each Tithi has its own presiding deity and significance.
🙏 Why Check the Tithi?
Any auspicious activity — marriage, housewarming, fasting, tonsure — yields better results when done on the right Tithi. Tithis like Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya are considered especially meritorious. Knowing the daily Tithi is therefore valuable for every Hindu.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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