
Today's Panchang 21 May 2026, Thursday, "Adhik Mas-Skanda Shashthi"
Panchang Insights for May 21, 2026
Namaskar, I am Astro Shashwat Sharma. Today is Panchami Tithi until 07:20 PM, thereafter Shashti Tithi. The day begins with Pushya Nakshatra and transitions into Ashlesha Nakshatra. This Thursday is one of the rarest and most powerful days of the year, as Guru Pushya Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga all coincide.
Panchang Overview
- Tithi: Panchami until 07:20 PM, then Shashti
- Nakshatra: Pushya until 02:49 AM on 22 May, then Ashlesha
- Yoga: Ganda until 10:58 AM, then Vriddhi
- Karana: Balava until 08:26 AM, then Kaulava, then Taitila
- Disha Shool: South direction
Adhik Skanda Shashti Guidance
- Today is the Jayanti of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Worship brings victory over enemies, removal of illness, courage, wisdom, and family peace.
- Puja involves offering red flowers, banana, peacock feathers, and incense.
- Chant Om Karttikeyaya Namah or Om Shanmukhaya Namah 108 times.
- Recite Skanda Stotra and pray for the health and protection of children.
Guru Pushya Yoga Guidance
- Formed by Thursday coinciding with Pushya Nakshatra.
- Extremely auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, property, vehicles, and starting new ventures.
- Ideal for education, mantra chanting, charity, and making important resolves.
- Chant Om Brihaspataye Namah and Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrit Siddhi Yoga Guidance
- Both yogas are active throughout the day.
- Any auspicious work undertaken today will be accomplished with exceptional success.
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga ensures permanent and nectar-like results.
- Chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times for maximum benefit.
Evening Remedies
- Purchase gold, silver, or yellow items to align with Guru Pushya Yoga.
- Begin a new business, job, or education today.
- Offer yellow flowers, banana, and Tulsi to Lord Vishnu.
- Plant a sapling during Pushya Nakshatra for growth and prosperity.
- Donate yellow clothes, turmeric, or sweets to those in need.
- Offer water and milk to Tulsi while chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
- Write down heartfelt desires and dedicate them to God during these yogas.
Closing Thought
This Thursday, with Guru Pushya Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga, is a day of extraordinary power. By worshipping Lord Skanda, Lord Vishnu, and Brihaspati Dev, and engaging in charity, we can purify our Karma, strengthen Graha influences, and invite prosperity, wisdom, and divine blessings into our Mahadasha.
Om Karttikeyaya Namah
Om Brihaspataye Namah
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Astro Shashwat Sharma
Which practice will you embrace today to harness the rare combination of Guru Pushya and Siddhi Yogas? Let us share and inspire each other.