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Guntur Panchang for Friday, 1 May 2026

This day is Buddha Purnima. Panchangam for Guntur, Friday, 1 May 2026: Purnima tithi until 11:01 pm, Swati nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 10:30 am to 12:05 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:40 am to 12:30 pm. Sunrise 5:43 am, sunset 6:27 pm.

Telugu Calendar this month

Friday, 1 May 2026, Guntur

Calculated for Guntur, Andhra Pradesh at 16.307° N, 80.436° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchangam on 1 May 2026 in Guntur?

The Panchangam on 1 May 2026 in Guntur is Purnima tithi, Swati nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shukravara.

Tithi
Purnima until 11:01 pm
Vara (weekday)
Shukravara, Friday
Nakshatra
Swati until 4:41 am
Yoga
Siddhi until 9:17 pm
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 10:07 am
Sunrise and sunset
5:43 am and 6:27 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 6:13 pm, moonset 5:07 am
Lunar month
Vaishakha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the west

Festivals and special days

Buddha Purnima. Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Deity: Gautama Buddha.

What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 1 May 2026 in Guntur?

Rahu Kalam on 1 May 2026 in Guntur is from 10:30 am to 12:05 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 7:19 am to 8:54 amGulika Kalam
  • 8:16 am to 9:07 amDurmuhurtam
  • 10:30 am to 12:05 pmRahu Kalam
  • 12:30 pm to 1:21 pmDurmuhurtam
  • 3:16 pm to 4:51 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 1 May 2026 in Guntur?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:40 am to 12:30 pm, is the most widely used good time on 1 May 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 9:07 am to 10:30 amAmrit Choghadiya
  • 11:40 am to 12:30 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
  • 12:05 pm to 12:30 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 4:13 am to 4:58 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 1 May 2026 in Guntur?

Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.

5:43 am6:27 pm5:43 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:43 am to 7:19 amCharWeak
7:19 am to 8:54 amLabhGood
8:54 am to 10:30 amAmritGood
10:30 am to 12:05 pmKaalAvoid
12:05 pm to 1:40 pmShubhGood
1:40 pm to 3:16 pmRogAvoid
3:16 pm to 4:51 pmUdvegAvoid
4:51 pm to 6:27 pmCharWeak
6:27 pm to 7:51 pm (night)RogAvoid
7:51 pm to 9:16 pm (night)KaalAvoid
9:16 pm to 10:40 pm (night)LabhGood
10:40 pm to 12:05 am (night)UdvegAvoid
12:05 am to 1:29 am (night)ShubhGood
1:29 am to 2:54 am (night)AmritGood
2:54 am to 4:18 am (night)CharWeak
4:18 am to 5:43 am (night)RogAvoid

Which god to worship on 1 May 2026, and what is the lucky colour?

Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.

God of the day

Goddess Lakshmi

Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.

Lucky colour

Pink

White and light pastels also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 1 May 2026?

Good to do

  • Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
  • Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
  • Plan dates, music, art and celebrations

Better to avoid

  • Lending money, especially in the evening
  • Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
  • Leaving the home untidy at dusk

Panchang and festivals in Guntur

Guntur follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar.

Well-known temples: Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri (near Guntur), Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati (near Guntur).

At Mangalagiri, panakam (jaggery water) is offered to the deity, and the hill temple is especially busy on Narasimha Jayanti.

Questions people ask

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.

What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?

They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.