What is the tithi on August 17, 2026?

The tithi on August 17, 2026 is Shukla Panchami.

What nakshatra is active on August 17, 2026?

Chitra nakshatra is active, with Shubha yoga.

When are sunrise and sunset on August 17, 2026?

In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 18:58.

When is Rahu Kalam on August 17, 2026?

In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 07:29–09:08. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Daily Almanac

Nag Panchami

Auspicious day

Today is Monday, in the Shukla Paksha. Today is Nag Panchami. The tithi is Panchami till evening, then Shashthi begins. The Moon is in Chitra nakshatra till tomorrow early morning, then Swati. Start new work in Abhijit Muhurta, 11:58 to 12:51, and avoid it in Rahu Kaal, 07:29 to 09:08. The Moon is in Kanya rashi and the Sun in Karka.

Festivals on this date

Monday, 17 August

Nag Panchami

Kept on the day the tithi stands at sunrise; the observance runs through the day.

Dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (nagas). Devotees offer milk and prayers at snake idols and anthills, seeking protection from harm.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

- Shukla Panchami
  
  Prev day 16:52 upto Same day 17:00
- then
  Shukla Shashthi
  
  Same day 17:00 Next day 17:51
Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
Monday
Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.
AmantaShravana
PurnimantaShravana

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

- Chitra · Pada 1
  
  Same day 03:50 upto Next day 04:58
Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
- Shubha
  
  Same day 04:06 upto Next day 03:27
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
- Balava
  
  Same day 04:51 upto Same day 17:00
- then
  Kaulava
  
  Same day 17:00 Next day 05:20
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.

Day at a glance

ChoghadiyaGowriBest & avoidHora

A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.

A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.

Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Shukla Panchami · Mon

Aug 17

Daily Almanac

Daytime periods

8·1h 38m

		05:51
		07:29
		09:08
		10:46
		12:25
		14:03
		15:41
		17:20

Night periods

8·1h 22m

		18:58
		20:20
		21:42
		23:03
		00:25
		01:47
		03:08
		04:30

Daytime periods

8·1h 38m

		05:51
		07:29
		09:08
		10:46
		12:25
		14:03
		15:41
		17:20

Night periods

8·1h 22m

		18:58
		20:20
		21:42
		23:03
		00:25
		01:47
		03:08
		04:30

		04:24→05:07
		11:58→12:51
		22:15→23:56
		07:29→09:08
		10:46→12:25
		14:03→15:41
		12:12→13:53

Daytime hours

12·1h 6m

		05:51
		06:57
		08:02
		09:08
		10:13
		11:19
		12:25
		13:30
		14:36
		15:41
		16:47
		17:53

Night hours

12·54 min

		18:58
		19:53
		20:47
		21:42
		22:36
		23:30
		00:25
		01:19
		02:14
		03:08
		04:03
		04:57

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

FAQs

What is the tithi on August 17, 2026?: The tithi on August 17, 2026 is Shukla Panchami.
What nakshatra is active on August 17, 2026?: Chitra nakshatra is active, with Shubha yoga.
When are sunrise and sunset on August 17, 2026?: In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 18:58.
When is Rahu Kalam on August 17, 2026?: In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 07:29–09:08. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

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