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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Daily Panchang

Shukla Paksha

Thursday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Ashtami till night, then Navami begins. Ashtami is an intense day. New ventures are traditionally avoided. The Moon is in Vishakha nakshatra till morning, then Anuradha. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:58 to 12:50) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (14:02 to 15:40). The Moon is in Vrishchika rashi and the Sun in Simha.

Tithi ยท Weekday ยท Lunar month

    • Shukla Ashtami

      from Previous day 19:19 till 21:18

    • then

      Shukla Navami

      21:18 - Next day 23:36

    Ashtami: a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.

  • Thursday

    Thursday, ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.

  • AmantaShravana
    PurnimantaShravana

Nakshatra ยท Yoga ยท Karana

    • Vishakha

      from Previous day 06:46 till 09:08

    • then

      Anuradha

      09:08 - Next day 11:53

    Mixed nakshatra: energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.

    • Indra

      from 03:44 till Next day 04:25

    An auspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Vishti

      from Previous day 19:19 till 08:16

    • then

      Bava

      08:16 - 21:18

    • then

      Balava

      21:18 - Next day 10:26

    Vishti (Bhadra) karana: traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.

Day at a glance

A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: 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 to pick auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the seven most important windows: three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). 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, so pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Shukla Ashtami ยท Thu

00061218Shubh ยท 05:53 - 07:30Rog ยท 07:30 - 09:08Udveg ยท 09:08 - 10:46Chal ยท 10:46 - 12:24Labh ยท 12:24 - 14:02Amrit ยท 14:02 - 15:40Kaal ยท 15:40 - 17:17Shubh ยท 17:17 - 18:55Amrit ยท 18:55 - 20:18Chal ยท 20:18 - 21:40Rog ยท 21:40 - 23:02Kaal ยท 23:02 - 00:24Labh ยท 00:24 - 01:46Udveg ยท 01:46 - 03:09Shubh ยท 03:09 - 04:31Amrit ยท 04:31 - 05:53Dhanam ยท 05:53 - 07:30Sugam ยท 07:30 - 09:08Soram ยท 09:08 - 10:46Uthi ยท 10:46 - 12:24Amirdha ยท 12:24 - 14:02Visham ยท 14:02 - 15:40Rogam ยท 15:40 - 17:17Laabam ยท 17:17 - 18:55Amirdha ยท 18:55 - 20:18Visham ยท 20:18 - 21:40Rogam ยท 21:40 - 23:02Laabam ยท 23:02 - 00:24Dhanam ยท 00:24 - 01:46Sugam ยท 01:46 - 03:09Soram ยท 03:09 - 04:31Uthi ยท 04:31 - 05:53Brahma Muhurta ยท 04:25 - 05:09Abhijit Muhurta ยท 11:58 - 12:50Amrit Kaal ยท 00:17 - 02:04Rahu Kaal ยท 14:02 - 15:40Yamaganda Kaal ยท 05:53 - 07:30Gulika Kaal ยท 09:08 - 10:46Varjyam ยท 13:35 - 15:22Jupiter ยท 05:53 - 06:58Mars ยท 06:58 - 08:03Sun ยท 08:03 - 09:08Venus ยท 09:08 - 10:13Mercury ยท 10:13 - 11:19Moon ยท 11:19 - 12:24Saturn ยท 12:24 - 13:29Jupiter ยท 13:29 - 14:34Mars ยท 14:34 - 15:40Sun ยท 15:40 - 16:45Venus ยท 16:45 - 17:50Mercury ยท 17:50 - 18:55Moon ยท 18:55 - 19:50Saturn ยท 19:50 - 20:45Jupiter ยท 20:45 - 21:40Mars ยท 21:40 - 22:35Sun ยท 22:35 - 23:29Venus ยท 23:29 - 00:24Mercury ยท 00:24 - 01:19Moon ยท 01:19 - 02:14Saturn ยท 02:14 - 03:09Jupiter ยท 03:09 - 04:03Mars ยท 04:03 - 04:58Sun ยท 04:58 - 05:53

Aug 20

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8ยท1h 38m
05:53
07:30
09:08
10:46
12:24
14:02
15:40
17:17

Night periods

8ยท1h 22m
18:55
20:18
21:40
23:02
00:24
01:46
03:09
04:31

Daytime periods

8ยท1h 38m
05:53
07:30
09:08
10:46
12:24
14:02
15:40
17:17

Night periods

8ยท1h 22m
18:55
20:18
21:40
23:02
00:24
01:46
03:09
04:31
04:25-05:09
11:58-12:50
00:17-02:04
14:02-15:40
05:53-07:30
09:08-10:46
13:35-15:22

Daytime hours

12ยท1h 5m
05:53
06:58
08:03
09:08
10:13
11:19
12:24
13:29
14:34
15:40
16:45
17:50

Night hours

12ยท55 min
18:55
19:50
20:45
21:40
22:35
23:29
00:24
01:19
02:14
03:09
04:03
04:58

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on August 20, 2026?
On August 20, 2026, Shukla Ashtami lasts till 21:18, then Shukla Navami begins.
What is the nakshatra on August 20, 2026?
The nakshatra is Vishakha and the yoga is Indra.
When are sunrise and sunset on August 20, 2026?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:55.
When is Rahu Kaal on August 20, 2026?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 14:02 to 15:40. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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