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.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Daily Panchang
Shukla Paksha
Monday, Shukla Paksha. Nag Panchami falls on this day. The tithi is Panchami till evening, then Shashthi begins. The Moon is in Chitra nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Swati. Abhijit Muhurta (11:58 – 12:51) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (07:29 – 09:08). The Moon is in Kanya rashi and the Sun in Karka.
Festivals on this date
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Shravana
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Panchami
from Previous day 16:52 till 17:00
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then
Shukla Shashthi
17:00 – Next day 17:51
Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
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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
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Chitra · Pada 1
from 03:50 till Next day 04:58
Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
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Shubha
from 04:08 till Next day 03:29
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Balava
from 04:51 till 17:00
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then
Kaulava
17:00 – Next day 05:20
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 ~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.
Shukla Panchami · Mon
Aug 17
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 38m| 05:5107:29 | ||
| 07:2909:08 | ||
| 09:0810:46 | ||
| 10:4612:25 | ||
| 12:2514:03 | ||
| 14:0315:41 | ||
| 15:4117:20 | ||
| 17:2018:58 |
Night periods
8·1h 22m| 18:5820:20 | ||
| 20:2021:42 | ||
| 21:4223:03 | ||
| 23:0300:25 | ||
| 00:2501:47 | ||
| 01:4703:08 | ||
| 03:0804:30 | ||
| 04:3005:51 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 38m| 05:5107:29 | ||
| 07:2909:08 | ||
| 09:0810:46 | ||
| 10:4612:25 | ||
| 12:2514:03 | ||
| 14:0315:41 | ||
| 15:4117:20 | ||
| 17:2018:58 |
Night periods
8·1h 22m| 18:5820:20 | ||
| 20:2021:42 | ||
| 21:4223:03 | ||
| 23:0300:25 | ||
| 00:2501:47 | ||
| 01:4703:08 | ||
| 03:0804:30 | ||
| 04:3005:51 |
| 04:24–05:07 | ||
| 11:58–12:51 | ||
| 22:16–23:57 | ||
| 07:29–09:08 | ||
| 10:46–12:25 | ||
| 14:03–15:41 | ||
| 12:13–13:54 |
Daytime hours
12·1h 6m| 05:5106:57 | ||
| 06:5708:02 | ||
| 08:0209:08 | ||
| 09:0810:13 | ||
| 10:1311:19 | ||
| 11:1912:25 | ||
| 12:2513:30 | ||
| 13:3014:36 | ||
| 14:3615:41 | ||
| 15:4116:47 | ||
| 16:4717:53 | ||
| 17:5318:58 |
Night hours
12·54 min| 18:5819:53 | ||
| 19:5320:47 | ||
| 20:4721:42 | ||
| 21:4222:36 | ||
| 22:3623:30 | ||
| 23:3000:25 | ||
| 00:2501:19 | ||
| 01:1902:14 | ||
| 02:1403:08 | ||
| 03:0804:03 | ||
| 04:0304:57 | ||
| 04:5705:51 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on August 17, 2026?
- On August 17, 2026, Shukla Panchami lasts till 17:00, then Shukla Shashthi begins.
- What is the nakshatra on August 17, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Chitra and the yoga is Shubha.
- When are sunrise and sunset on August 17, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 18:58.
- When is Rahu Kaal on August 17, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 07:29 to 09:08. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.
