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Friday, December 18, 2026

Daily Panchang

Shukla Paksha

Friday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Navami till night, then Dashami begins. Navami is sacred to Durga, better for prayer than for new beginnings. The Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra till evening, then Revati. Amrit Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:56 – 12:38) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (11:00 – 12:17). The Moon is in Meena rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Shukla Navami

      from Previous day 23:26 till 23:14

    • then

      Shukla Dashami

      23:14 – Next day 22:09

    Navami — sacred to Durga. Best for spiritual practice; major new beginnings are traditionally avoided.

  • Friday

    Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.

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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Uttara Bhadrapada

      from Previous day 15:30 till 16:10

    • then

      Revati

      16:10 – Next day 15:58

    Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.

    • Vyatipata

      from Previous day 13:21 till 12:19

    • then

      Variyan

      12:19 – Next day 10:35

    An inauspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.

    • Balava

      from Previous day 23:26 till 11:27

    • then

      Kaulava

      11:27 – 23:14

    • then

      Taitila

      23:14 – Next day 10:48

    A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.

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 Navami · Fri

00061218Chal · 07:07 – 08:25Labh · 08:25 – 09:42Amrit · 09:42 – 11:00Kaal · 11:00 – 12:17Shubh · 12:17 – 13:35Rog · 13:35 – 14:52Udveg · 14:52 – 16:09Chal · 16:09 – 17:27Rog · 17:27 – 19:10Kaal · 19:10 – 20:52Labh · 20:52 – 22:35Udveg · 22:35 – 00:17Shubh · 00:17 – 02:00Amrit · 02:00 – 03:43Chal · 03:43 – 05:25Rog · 05:25 – 07:08Sugam · 07:07 – 08:25Soram · 08:25 – 09:42Uthi · 09:42 – 11:00Visham · 11:00 – 12:17Amirdha · 12:17 – 13:35Rogam · 13:35 – 14:52Laabam · 14:52 – 16:09Dhanam · 16:09 – 17:27Rogam · 17:27 – 19:10Laabam · 19:10 – 20:52Dhanam · 20:52 – 22:35Sugam · 22:35 – 00:17Soram · 00:17 – 02:00Uthi · 02:00 – 03:43Visham · 03:43 – 05:25Amirdha · 05:25 – 07:08Brahma Muhurta · 05:18 – 06:13Abhijit Muhurta · 11:56 – 12:38Amrit Kaal · 11:14 – 12:53Rahu Kaal · 11:00 – 12:17Yamaganda Kaal · 14:52 – 16:09Gulika Kaal · 08:25 – 09:42Varjyam · 04:04 – 05:39Venus · 07:07 – 07:59Mercury · 07:59 – 08:51Moon · 08:51 – 09:42Saturn · 09:42 – 10:34Jupiter · 10:34 – 11:25Mars · 11:25 – 12:17Sun · 12:17 – 13:09Venus · 13:09 – 14:00Mercury · 14:00 – 14:52Moon · 14:52 – 15:44Saturn · 15:44 – 16:35Jupiter · 16:35 – 17:27Mars · 17:27 – 18:35Sun · 18:35 – 19:44Venus · 19:44 – 20:52Mercury · 20:52 – 22:01Moon · 22:01 – 23:09Saturn · 23:09 – 00:17Jupiter · 00:17 – 01:26Mars · 01:26 – 02:34Sun · 02:34 – 03:43Venus · 03:43 – 04:51Mercury · 04:51 – 05:59Moon · 05:59 – 07:08

Dec 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m
07:07
08:25
09:42
11:00
12:17
13:35
14:52
16:09

Night periods

8·1h 43m
17:27
19:10
20:52
22:35
00:17
02:00
03:43
05:25

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m
07:07
08:25
09:42
11:00
12:17
13:35
14:52
16:09

Night periods

8·1h 43m
17:27
19:10
20:52
22:35
00:17
02:00
03:43
05:25
05:18–06:13
11:56–12:38
11:14–12:53
11:00–12:17
14:52–16:09
08:25–09:42
04:04–05:39

Daytime hours

12·52 min
07:07
07:59
08:51
09:42
10:34
11:25
12:17
13:09
14:00
14:52
15:44
16:35

Night hours

12·1h 8m
17:27
18:35
19:44
20:52
22:01
23:09
00:17
01:26
02:34
03:43
04:51
05:59

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on December 18, 2026?
On December 18, 2026, Shukla Navami lasts till 23:14, then Shukla Dashami begins.
What is the nakshatra on December 18, 2026?
The nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada and the yoga is Vyatipata.
When are sunrise and sunset on December 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset is at 17:27.
When is Rahu Kaal on December 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 11:00 to 12:17. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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