Panchang for Thursday, May 14th, 2026, in Los Angeles, USA

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, the day begins with the sunrise at 5:56 AM and concludes with the sunset at 7:42 PM. The moon rises early at 4:04 AM and sets at 5:44 PM. The Ayana (solar course) is Uttarayan, marking the sun’s northward movement, while the Drik Ritu (observed season) is Grishma (Summer), signaling the arrival of warmer weather.

The Vikram Samvat is 2083, Siddharthi, and the Shaka Samvat is 1948, Parabhava. The Purnimanta month is Jyeshta, and the Amanta month is Vaisakha, reflecting the lunar calendar’s progression. The Tithi (lunar day) transitions from Krishna Paksha Trayodashi (ending at 8:01 PM) to Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi (beginning at 8:01 PM and lasting until 4:41 PM on May 15). The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) shifts from Revati (ending at 10:03 AM) to Ashwini (beginning at 10:03 AM and continuing until 7:44 AM on May 15).

The Karana (half lunar day) transitions from Garija (ending at 9:30 AM) to Vanija (from 9:30 AM to 8:01 PM) and then to Vishti (beginning at 8:01 PM). The Yoga (lunar combination) for most of the day is Ayushman (until 1:51 AM on May 15), followed by Saubhagya. The day is designated as Guruwar (Thursday), ruled by Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter), a planet associated with wisdom, knowledge, and prosperity.

Among the festivals and vrats observed today are Pradosh Vrat, Vrishabha Sankranti, and Masik Shivaratri, each offering spiritual significance to participants. The Sun and Moon timings follow the natural cycles, with the Sun traveling through Mesha (Aries) until 5:49 PM, when it enters Vrishabha (Taurus). The Moon is in Meena (Pisces) until 10:03 AM, after which it moves into Mesha (Aries).

The inauspicious periods (Muhurta) include Rahu Kaal from 2:32 PM to 4:15 PM, Yamaganda from 5:56 AM to 7:39 AM, Gulika from 9:22 AM to 11:06 AM, Varjyam from 4:06 AM to 5:33 AM, and Dur Muhurat from 10:31 AM to 11:26 AM and 4:01 PM to 4:57 PM.

The auspicious periods (Muhurta) include Brahma Muhurat from 4:19 AM to 5:07 AM, Abhijit Muhurat from 12:21 PM to 1:16 PM, and Amrit Kaal from 7:49 AM to 9:18 AM and 1:13 AM to 2:40 AM. Additionally, two Sarvartha Siddhi Yogas are present today: one from 5:56 AM to 10:03 AM (combining Revati Nakshatra and Thursday) and another from 10:03 AM to 7:44 AM on May 15 (combining Ashwini Nakshatra and Thursday), both considered highly favorable for achieving success in endeavors.

The Chandrashtama period affects the constellations Magha, Purva Phalguni, and Uttara Phalguni (first quarter), while the Gandamool Nakshatras are Revati (until 10:03 AM) and Ashwini (beginning at 10:03 AM), which are generally considered inauspicious for new beginnings.

The Lunar Month continues as Amanta Vaisakha and Purnimanta Jyeshta, with the Saka Year marked as Vaisakha 24, 1948. The Vedic Ritu (season) is Vasant (Spring), while the Drik Ritu (observed season) is Grishma (Summer).

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