Panchang for Friday, May 8th, 2026, in Dubai, UAE
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the celestial calendar for Dubai marks a transition into the summer season under the Grishma Ritu (Summer), although the Vedic tradition still acknowledges the lingering influence of Vasant Ritu (Spring). The day falls on Shukrwar (Friday), governed by Venus, and is observed in the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) of the lunar month. According to the Purnimanta reckoning, the month is Jyeshta, while the Amanta system identifies it as Vaisakha. The year is recorded as 2083 Vikram Samvat (Siddharthi) and 1948 Shaka Samvat (Parabhava).
The lunar and solar movements define the spiritual rhythm of the day. The Sun resides in Mesha Rashi (Aries), while the Moon traverses through Makara Rashi (Capricorn). The Tithi begins as Krishna Paksha Shashthi at 08:44 AM on May 7 and transitions to Krishna Paksha Saptami at 10:52 AM on May 8, lasting until 12:33 PM on May 9. The Nakshatra for the majority of the day is Uttara Ashadha, which prevails from 05:15 PM on May 7 until 07:49 PM on May 8. From 07:49 PM onwards, the Moon enters Shravana Nakshatra. The Karana shifts from Vanija to Vishti at 10:52 AM, remaining in Vishti until 11:46 PM, after which Bava begins. The Yoga for the day is Subha, which starts at 12:29 AM on May 8 and concludes at 12:59 AM on May 9, followed by Sukla.
Timing is crucial for auspicious activities on this Friday. The day begins with sunrise at 05:42 AM and ends with sunset at 06:48 PM. For those seeking the most favorable moments, the Abhijit Muhurat is observed from 11:49 AM to 12:41 PM, and the highly potent Amrit Kaal spans from 12:43 PM to 02:30 PM. Early risers can utilize the Brahma Muhurat between 04:05 AM and 04:53 AM. Conversely, several inauspicious periods should be avoided: Gulika occurs from 07:20 AM to 08:58 AM, Rahu Kaal from 10:37 AM to 12:15 PM, and Yamaganda from 03:31 PM to 05:09 PM. Additionally, Dur Muhurat is noted from 08:19 AM to 09:11 AM and again from 12:41 PM to 01:33 PM, while Varjyam is active from 12:10 AM to 01:54 AM.
Special spiritual alignments are present for the evening. A Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed from 07:49 PM on May 8 to 09:54 PM on May 9, coinciding with the Shravana Nakshatra and the Friday Vara, making this an excellent time for important religious observances. However, individuals born under specific Nakshatras (Mrigashirsha last two padams, Ardra, and Punarvasu first three padams) should be aware of Chandrashtama, as the Moon's position in Capricorn may create a challenging aspect for them. The Anandadi Yoga indicates a Kaal (Kaaladanda) period lasting until 09:34 PM, followed by Dhumra.
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