Monday, August 9, 2027
Daily Almanac
Today is Monday. The tithi is Ashtami until 22:34, after which Navami runs until 23:27 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Swati until 06:21, then Vishakha until 07:26 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Shukla until 20:14, then Brahma until 19:54 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 10:24) to Bava (until 22:34) and then to Balava (until 10:56 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 07:26 to 09:06. The Moon transits Libra rashi while the Sun sits in Cancer.
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Adhika Shravana
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Ashtami
Prev day22:24Same day22:34
Shukla Navami
Same day22:34Next day23:27
Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.
Monday
Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Swati
Prev day06:00Same day06:21
Vishakha
Same day06:21Next day07:26
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
Shukla
Prev day21:09Same day20:14
Brahma
Same day20:14Next day19:54
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Vishti
Prev day22:24Same day10:24
Bava
Same day10:24Same day22:34
Balava
Same day22:34Next day10:56
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) 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 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 Ashtami · Mon
Aug 9
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8·1h 40m| 05:4607:26 | ||
| 07:2609:06 | ||
| 09:0610:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:06 | ||
| 14:0615:46 | ||
| 15:4617:26 | ||
| 17:2619:06 |
Night periods
8·1h 20m| 19:0620:26 | ||
| 20:2621:46 | ||
| 21:4623:06 | ||
| 23:0600:26 | ||
| 00:2601:46 | ||
| 01:4603:07 | ||
| 03:0704:27 | ||
| 04:2705:47 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 40m| 05:4607:26 | ||
| 07:2609:06 | ||
| 09:0610:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:06 | ||
| 14:0615:46 | ||
| 15:4617:26 | ||
| 17:2619:06 |
Night periods
8·1h 20m| 19:0620:26 | ||
| 20:2621:46 | ||
| 21:4623:06 | ||
| 23:0600:26 | ||
| 00:2601:46 | ||
| 01:4603:07 | ||
| 03:0704:27 | ||
| 04:2705:47 |
| 04:21→05:04 | ||
| 11:59→12:53 | ||
| 21:25→23:02 | ||
| 07:26→09:06 | ||
| 10:46→12:26 | ||
| 14:06→15:46 | ||
| 11:41→13:18 |
Daytime hours
12·1h 7m| 05:4606:53 | ||
| 06:5308:00 | ||
| 08:0009:06 | ||
| 09:0610:13 | ||
| 10:1311:19 | ||
| 11:1912:26 | ||
| 12:2613:33 | ||
| 13:3314:39 | ||
| 14:3915:46 | ||
| 15:4616:53 | ||
| 16:5317:59 | ||
| 17:5919:06 |
Night hours
12·53 min| 19:0619:59 | ||
| 19:5920:53 | ||
| 20:5321:46 | ||
| 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.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on August 9, 2027?
- The tithi on August 9, 2027 is Shukla Ashtami.
- What nakshatra is active on August 9, 2027?
- Swati nakshatra is active, with Shukla yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on August 9, 2027?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:06.
- When is Rahu Kalam on August 9, 2027?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 07:26–09:06. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

