Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Daily Panchang
Wednesday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Chaturdashi till morning, then Purnima begins. Chaturdashi is an intense day. Take big decisions with care. The Moon is in Rohini nakshatra till morning, then Mrigashira. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal (12:20 – 13:37). 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 Chaturdashi
from Previous day 14:24 till 10:47
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then
Purnima
10:47 – Next day 06:58
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaMargashirshaPurnimantaMargashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Rohini
from Previous day 10:45 till 07:56
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then
Mrigashira
07:56 – Next day 04:53
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Shubha
from Previous day 21:32 till 17:15
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then
Shukla
17:15 – Next day 12:51
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vanij
from 00:38 till 10:47
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then
Vishti
10:47 – 20:53
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then
Bava
20:53 – Next day 06:58
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 Chaturdashi · Wed
Dec 23
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:1008:27 | ||
| 08:2709:45 | ||
| 09:4511:02 | ||
| 11:0212:20 | ||
| 12:2013:37 | ||
| 13:3714:54 | ||
| 14:5416:12 | ||
| 16:1217:29 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2919:12 | ||
| 19:1220:55 | ||
| 20:5522:37 | ||
| 22:3700:20 | ||
| 00:2002:02 | ||
| 02:0203:45 | ||
| 03:4505:28 | ||
| 05:2807:10 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:1008:27 | ||
| 08:2709:45 | ||
| 09:4511:02 | ||
| 11:0212:20 | ||
| 12:2013:37 | ||
| 13:3714:54 | ||
| 14:5416:12 | ||
| 16:1217:29 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2919:12 | ||
| 19:1220:55 | ||
| 20:5522:37 | ||
| 22:3700:20 | ||
| 00:2002:02 | ||
| 02:0203:45 | ||
| 03:4505:28 | ||
| 05:2807:10 |
| 05:20–06:15 | ||
| 21:12–22:36 | ||
| 12:20–13:37 | ||
| 08:27–09:45 | ||
| 11:02–12:20 | ||
| 12:49–14:13 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:1008:02 | ||
| 08:0208:53 | ||
| 08:5309:45 | ||
| 09:4510:36 | ||
| 10:3611:28 | ||
| 11:2812:20 | ||
| 12:2013:11 | ||
| 13:1114:03 | ||
| 14:0314:54 | ||
| 14:5415:46 | ||
| 15:4616:38 | ||
| 16:3817:29 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:2918:38 | ||
| 18:3819:46 | ||
| 19:4620:55 | ||
| 20:5522:03 | ||
| 22:0323:11 | ||
| 23:1100:20 | ||
| 00:2001:28 | ||
| 01:2802:37 | ||
| 02:3703:45 | ||
| 03:4504:54 | ||
| 04:5406:02 | ||
| 06:0207:10 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on December 23, 2026?
- On December 23, 2026, Shukla Chaturdashi lasts till 10:47, then Purnima begins.
- What is the nakshatra on December 23, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Rohini and the yoga is Shubha.
- When are sunrise and sunset on December 23, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset is at 17:29.
- When is Rahu Kaal on December 23, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 12:20 to 13:37. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



