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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Daily Panchang

Shukla Paksha

Thursday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Ashtami till night, then Navami begins. Ashtami is an intense day. New ventures are traditionally avoided. The Moon is in Vishakha nakshatra till morning, then Anuradha. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:58 – 12:50) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (14:02 – 15:40). The Moon is in Vrishchika rashi and the Sun in Simha.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Shukla Ashtami

      from Previous day 19:19 till 21:18

    • then

      Shukla Navami

      21:18 – Next day 23:36

    Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.

  • Thursday

    Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.

  • AmantaShravana
    PurnimantaShravana

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Vishakha

      from Previous day 06:46 till 09:08

    • then

      Anuradha

      09:08 – Next day 11:53

    Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.

    • Indra

      from 03:44 till Next day 04:25

    An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Vishti

      from Previous day 19:19 till 08:16

    • then

      Bava

      08:16 – 21:18

    • then

      Balava

      21:18 – Next day 10:26

    Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.

Day at a glance

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 Ashtami · Thu

00061218Shubh · 05:53 – 07:30Rog · 07:30 – 09:08Udveg · 09:08 – 10:46Chal · 10:46 – 12:24Labh · 12:24 – 14:02Amrit · 14:02 – 15:40Kaal · 15:40 – 17:17Shubh · 17:17 – 18:55Amrit · 18:55 – 20:18Chal · 20:18 – 21:40Rog · 21:40 – 23:02Kaal · 23:02 – 00:24Labh · 00:24 – 01:46Udveg · 01:46 – 03:09Shubh · 03:09 – 04:31Amrit · 04:31 – 05:53Dhanam · 05:53 – 07:30Sugam · 07:30 – 09:08Soram · 09:08 – 10:46Uthi · 10:46 – 12:24Amirdha · 12:24 – 14:02Visham · 14:02 – 15:40Rogam · 15:40 – 17:17Laabam · 17:17 – 18:55Amirdha · 18:55 – 20:18Visham · 20:18 – 21:40Rogam · 21:40 – 23:02Laabam · 23:02 – 00:24Dhanam · 00:24 – 01:46Sugam · 01:46 – 03:09Soram · 03:09 – 04:31Uthi · 04:31 – 05:53Brahma Muhurta · 04:25 – 05:09Abhijit Muhurta · 11:58 – 12:50Amrit Kaal · 00:17 – 02:04Rahu Kaal · 14:02 – 15:40Yamaganda Kaal · 05:53 – 07:30Gulika Kaal · 09:08 – 10:46Varjyam · 13:35 – 15:22Jupiter · 05:53 – 06:58Mars · 06:58 – 08:03Sun · 08:03 – 09:08Venus · 09:08 – 10:13Mercury · 10:13 – 11:19Moon · 11:19 – 12:24Saturn · 12:24 – 13:29Jupiter · 13:29 – 14:34Mars · 14:34 – 15:40Sun · 15:40 – 16:45Venus · 16:45 – 17:50Mercury · 17:50 – 18:55Moon · 18:55 – 19:50Saturn · 19:50 – 20:45Jupiter · 20:45 – 21:40Mars · 21:40 – 22:35Sun · 22:35 – 23:29Venus · 23:29 – 00:24Mercury · 00:24 – 01:19Moon · 01:19 – 02:14Saturn · 02:14 – 03:09Jupiter · 03:09 – 04:03Mars · 04:03 – 04:58Sun · 04:58 – 05:53

Aug 20

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 38m
05:53
07:30
09:08
10:46
12:24
14:02
15:40
17:17

Night periods

8·1h 22m
18:55
20:18
21:40
23:02
00:24
01:46
03:09
04:31

Daytime periods

8·1h 38m
05:53
07:30
09:08
10:46
12:24
14:02
15:40
17:17

Night periods

8·1h 22m
18:55
20:18
21:40
23:02
00:24
01:46
03:09
04:31
04:25–05:09
11:58–12:50
00:17–02:04
14:02–15:40
05:53–07:30
09:08–10:46
13:35–15:22

Daytime hours

12·1h 5m
05:53
06:58
08:03
09:08
10:13
11:19
12:24
13:29
14:34
15:40
16:45
17:50

Night hours

12·55 min
18:55
19:50
20:45
21:40
22:35
23:29
00:24
01:19
02:14
03:09
04:03
04:58

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on August 20, 2026?
On August 20, 2026, Shukla Ashtami lasts till 21:18, then Shukla Navami begins.
What is the nakshatra on August 20, 2026?
The nakshatra is Vishakha and the yoga is Indra.
When are sunrise and sunset on August 20, 2026?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:55.
When is Rahu Kaal on August 20, 2026?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 14:02 to 15:40. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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