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.
Friday, August 9, 2024
Daily Panchang
Shukla Paksha
Friday, Shukla Paksha. Nag Panchami falls on this day. The tithi is Panchami till early morning the next day, then Shashthi begins. The Moon is in Hasta nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Chitra. Abhijit Muhurta (11:59 to 12:53) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (10:46 to 12:26). The Moon is in Kanya rashi and the Sun in Karka.
Festivals on this date
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Shravana
A sacred lunar leap month, kept as a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi ยท Weekday ยท Lunar month
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Shukla Panchami
from 00:37 till Next day 03:14
Panchami: a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
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Friday
Friday, ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
- AmantaShravanaPurnimantaShravana
Nakshatra ยท Yoga ยท Karana
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Hasta ยท Pada 1
from Previous day 23:34 till Next day 02:44
Light nakshatra: suited for swift, light activities such as short trips and communications.
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Siddha
from Previous day 12:38 till 13:45
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then
Sadhya
13:45 - Next day 14:51
An auspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Bava
from 00:37 till 13:55
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then
Balava
13:55 - Next day 03:14
A movable (chara) karana, one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66ยฐ) the sun can stay up, or stay down, for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
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 Panchami ยท Fri
Aug 9
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 40m| 05:4707:27 | ||
| 07:2709:06 | ||
| 09:0610:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:06 | ||
| 14:0615:46 | ||
| 15:4617:25 | ||
| 17:2519:05 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 20m| 19:0520:25 | ||
| 20:2521:46 | ||
| 21:4623:06 | ||
| 23:0600:26 | ||
| 00:2601:47 | ||
| 01:4703:07 | ||
| 03:0704:27 | ||
| 04:2705:47 |
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 40m| 05:4707:27 | ||
| 07:2709:06 | ||
| 09:0610:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:06 | ||
| 14:0615:46 | ||
| 15:4617:25 | ||
| 17:2519:05 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 20m| 19:0520:25 | ||
| 20:2521:46 | ||
| 21:4623:06 | ||
| 23:0600:26 | ||
| 00:2601:47 | ||
| 01:4703:07 | ||
| 03:0704:27 | ||
| 04:2705:47 |
| 04:21-05:04 | ||
| 11:59-12:53 | ||
| 19:56-21:45 | ||
| 10:46-12:26 | ||
| 15:46-17:25 | ||
| 07:27-09:06 | ||
| 09:04-10:53 |
Daytime hours
12ยท1h 7m| 05:4706:53 | ||
| 06:5308:00 | ||
| 08:0009:06 | ||
| 09:0610:13 | ||
| 10:1311:19 | ||
| 11:1912:26 | ||
| 12:2613:32 | ||
| 13:3214:39 | ||
| 14:3915:46 | ||
| 15:4616:52 | ||
| 16:5217:59 | ||
| 17:5919:05 |
Night hours
12ยท54 min| 19:0519:59 | ||
| 19:5920:52 | ||
| 20:5221:46 | ||
| 21:4622:39 | ||
| 22:3923:33 | ||
| 23:3300:26 | ||
| 00:2601:20 | ||
| 01:2002:13 | ||
| 02:1303:07 | ||
| 03:0704:00 | ||
| 04:0004:54 | ||
| 04:5405:47 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on August 9, 2024?
- On August 9, 2024, Shukla Panchami lasts till 03:14 on 10 Aug, then Shukla Shashthi begins.
- What is the nakshatra on August 9, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Hasta and the yoga is Siddha.
- When are sunrise and sunset on August 9, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 19:05.
- When is Rahu Kaal on August 9, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 10:46 to 12:26. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.
