Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Daily Panchang
Tuesday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Trayodashi till afternoon, then Chaturdashi begins. Trayodashi is a lively day, good for celebrations. The Moon is in Krittika nakshatra till morning, then Rohini. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:58 – 12:40) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (14:54 – 16:11). The Moon is in Vrishabha rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Margashirsha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Trayodashi
from Previous day 17:36 till 14:24
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then
Shukla Chaturdashi
14:24 – Next day 10:47
Trayodashi — a day of vitality. Good for celebration and activity.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Krittika
from Previous day 13:08 till 10:45
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then
Rohini
10:45 – Next day 07:56
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
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Sadhya
from 01:32 till 21:32
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then
Shubha
21:32 – Next day 17:15
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Taitila
from 04:04 till 14:24
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then
Gar
14:24 – Next day 00:38
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 Trayodashi · Tue
Dec 22
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:0908:27 | ||
| 08:2709:44 | ||
| 09:4411:02 | ||
| 11:0212:19 | ||
| 12:1913:37 | ||
| 13:3714:54 | ||
| 14:5416:11 | ||
| 16:1117:29 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2919:11 | ||
| 19:1120:54 | ||
| 20:5422:37 | ||
| 22:3700:19 | ||
| 00:1902:02 | ||
| 02:0203:45 | ||
| 03:4505:27 | ||
| 05:2707:10 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:0908:27 | ||
| 08:2709:44 | ||
| 09:4411:02 | ||
| 11:0212:19 | ||
| 12:1913:37 | ||
| 13:3714:54 | ||
| 14:5416:11 | ||
| 16:1117:29 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2919:11 | ||
| 19:1120:54 | ||
| 20:5422:37 | ||
| 22:3700:19 | ||
| 00:1902:02 | ||
| 02:0203:45 | ||
| 03:4505:27 | ||
| 05:2707:10 |
| 05:20–06:15 | ||
| 11:58–12:40 | ||
| 08:36–10:02 | ||
| 14:54–16:11 | ||
| 09:44–11:02 | ||
| 12:19–13:37 | ||
| 00:53–02:17 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:0908:01 | ||
| 08:0108:53 | ||
| 08:5309:44 | ||
| 09:4410:36 | ||
| 10:3611:28 | ||
| 11:2812:19 | ||
| 12:1913:11 | ||
| 13:1114:02 | ||
| 14:0214:54 | ||
| 14:5415:46 | ||
| 15:4616:37 | ||
| 16:3717:29 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:2918:37 | ||
| 18:3719:46 | ||
| 19:4620:54 | ||
| 20:5422:02 | ||
| 22:0223:11 | ||
| 23:1100:19 | ||
| 00:1901:28 | ||
| 01:2802:36 | ||
| 02:3603:45 | ||
| 03:4504:53 | ||
| 04:5306:02 | ||
| 06:0207:10 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on December 22, 2026?
- On December 22, 2026, Shukla Trayodashi lasts till 14:24, then Shukla Chaturdashi begins.
- What is the nakshatra on December 22, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Krittika and the yoga is Sadhya.
- When are sunrise and sunset on December 22, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset is at 17:29.
- When is Rahu Kaal on December 22, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 14:54 to 16:11. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



