Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Daily Panchang
Wednesday, Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Amavasya till night, then Pratipada begins. Amavasya is the new moon, a day for ancestors, quiet and reflection. The Moon is in Pushya nakshatra till morning, then Ashlesha. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal (12:26 – 14:05). The Moon and the Sun are both in Karka rashi.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Ashadha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Amavasya
from 01:53 till 23:06
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then
Shukla Pratipada
23:06 – Next day 20:41
Amavasya — the new moon. A day for pitru tarpan, quiet worship and rest; new starts are avoided.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaAshadhaPurnimantaShravana
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Pushya
from Previous day 10:09 till 07:59
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then
Ashlesha
07:59 – Next day 06:06
Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
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Vyatipata
from Previous day 18:51 till 15:26
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then
Variyan
15:26 – Next day 12:16
An inauspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Chatushpada
from 01:53 till 12:27
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then
Naga
12:27 – 23:06
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then
Kimstughna
23:06 – Next day 09:50
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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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 ~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 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 for picking 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 — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Amavasya · Wed
Aug 12
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 39m| 05:4807:28 | ||
| 07:2809:07 | ||
| 09:0710:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:05 | ||
| 14:0515:44 | ||
| 15:4417:24 | ||
| 17:2419:03 |
Night periods
8·1h 21m| 19:0320:24 | ||
| 20:2421:44 | ||
| 21:4423:05 | ||
| 23:0500:26 | ||
| 00:2601:47 | ||
| 01:4703:07 | ||
| 03:0704:28 | ||
| 04:2805:49 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 39m| 05:4807:28 | ||
| 07:2809:07 | ||
| 09:0710:46 | ||
| 10:4612:26 | ||
| 12:2614:05 | ||
| 14:0515:44 | ||
| 15:4417:24 | ||
| 17:2419:03 |
Night periods
8·1h 21m| 19:0320:24 | ||
| 20:2421:44 | ||
| 21:4423:05 | ||
| 23:0500:26 | ||
| 00:2601:47 | ||
| 01:4703:07 | ||
| 03:0704:28 | ||
| 04:2805:49 |
| 04:22–05:05 | ||
| 04:38–06:06 | ||
| 12:26–14:05 | ||
| 07:28–09:07 | ||
| 10:46–12:26 | ||
| 19:47–21:16 |
Daytime hours
12·1h 6m| 05:4806:54 | ||
| 06:5408:01 | ||
| 08:0109:07 | ||
| 09:0710:13 | ||
| 10:1311:19 | ||
| 11:1912:26 | ||
| 12:2613:32 | ||
| 13:3214:38 | ||
| 14:3815:44 | ||
| 15:4416:50 | ||
| 16:5017:57 | ||
| 17:5719:03 |
Night hours
12·54 min| 19:0319:57 | ||
| 19:5720:51 | ||
| 20:5121:44 | ||
| 21:4422:38 | ||
| 22:3823:32 | ||
| 23:3200:26 | ||
| 00:2601:20 | ||
| 01:2002:13 | ||
| 02:1303:07 | ||
| 03:0704:01 | ||
| 04:0104:55 | ||
| 04:5505:49 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on August 12, 2026?
- On August 12, 2026, Amavasya lasts till 23:06, then Shukla Pratipada begins.
- What is the nakshatra on August 12, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Pushya and the yoga is Vyatipata.
- When are sunrise and sunset on August 12, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 19:03.
- When is Rahu Kaal on August 12, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 12:26 to 14:05. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



