Thursday, June 18, 2026
Daily Panchang
Thursday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Chaturthi till evening, then Panchami begins. Chaturthi is sacred to Ganesha, better for prayer than for big new ventures. The Moon is in Pushya nakshatra till morning, then Ashlesha. Amrit Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:54 to 12:50) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (14:07 to 15:51). The Moon is in Karka rashi and the Sun in Mithuna.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Jyeshtha
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 Chaturthi
from Previous day 21:39 till 18:59
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then
Shukla Panchami
18:59 - Next day 17:00
Chaturthi: sacred to Ganesha. Best used for prayer and removing obstacles, not for major new ventures.
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Thursday
Thursday, ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
- AmantaJyeshthaPurnimantaJyeshtha
Nakshatra ยท Yoga ยท Karana
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Pushya
from Previous day 13:37 till 11:32
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then
Ashlesha
11:32 - Next day 10:07
Light nakshatra: suited for swift, light activities such as short trips and communications.
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Vyaghata
from Previous day 20:51 till 17:35
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then
Harshana
17:35 - Next day 14:53
An inauspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Vanij
from Previous day 21:39 till 08:14
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then
Vishti
08:14 - 18:59
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then
Bava
18:59 - Next day 05:54
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 Chaturthi ยท Thu
Jun 18
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 45m| 05:2307:08 | ||
| 07:0808:52 | ||
| 08:5210:37 | ||
| 10:3712:22 | ||
| 12:2214:07 | ||
| 14:0715:51 | ||
| 15:5117:36 | ||
| 17:3619:21 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 15m| 19:2120:36 | ||
| 20:3621:51 | ||
| 21:5123:07 | ||
| 23:0700:22 | ||
| 00:2201:37 | ||
| 01:3702:52 | ||
| 02:5204:08 | ||
| 04:0805:23 |
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 45m| 05:2307:08 | ||
| 07:0808:52 | ||
| 08:5210:37 | ||
| 10:3712:22 | ||
| 12:2214:07 | ||
| 14:0715:51 | ||
| 15:5117:36 | ||
| 17:3619:21 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 15m| 19:2120:36 | ||
| 20:3621:51 | ||
| 21:5123:07 | ||
| 23:0700:22 | ||
| 00:2201:37 | ||
| 01:3702:52 | ||
| 02:5204:08 | ||
| 04:0805:23 |
| 04:03-04:43 | ||
| 11:54-12:50 | ||
| 05:41-07:09 | ||
| 14:07-15:51 | ||
| 05:23-07:08 | ||
| 08:52-10:37 | ||
| 23:34-01:05 |
Daytime hours
12ยท1h 10m| 05:2306:33 | ||
| 06:3307:43 | ||
| 07:4308:52 | ||
| 08:5210:02 | ||
| 10:0211:12 | ||
| 11:1212:22 | ||
| 12:2213:32 | ||
| 13:3214:41 | ||
| 14:4115:51 | ||
| 15:5117:01 | ||
| 17:0118:11 | ||
| 18:1119:21 |
Night hours
12ยท50 min| 19:2120:11 | ||
| 20:1121:01 | ||
| 21:0121:51 | ||
| 21:5122:41 | ||
| 22:4123:32 | ||
| 23:3200:22 | ||
| 00:2201:12 | ||
| 01:1202:02 | ||
| 02:0202:52 | ||
| 02:5203:43 | ||
| 03:4304:33 | ||
| 04:3305:23 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on June 18, 2026?
- On June 18, 2026, Shukla Chaturthi lasts till 18:59, then Shukla Panchami begins.
- What is the nakshatra on June 18, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Pushya and the yoga is Vyaghata.
- When are sunrise and sunset on June 18, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 19:21.
- When is Rahu Kaal on June 18, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 14:07 to 15:51. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



