Panchang August 20, 2026
आज का पंचांग
Shukla Paksha
Shravana Month
Vikram Samvat 2083 Siddharthi
(IST)
Today, Thursday, August 20, 2026, the tithi is Shukla Ashtami until 9:18 PM, followed by Navami. The nakshatra is Vishakha until 9:08 AM. Rahu Kaal in New Delhi is from 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM. Sunrise is at 5:53 AM and sunset at 6:56 PM.
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset
Day length 13h 03m, night length 10h 57m. Solar noon at 12:24 PM.
Panchang: The Five Limbs
| Tithi | Ashtami until 9:18 PM Navami |
|---|---|
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until 9:08 AM Anuradha until 11:53 AM+1 Jyeshtha |
| Yoga | Indra until 4:25 AM+1 Vaidhriti |
| Karana | Vishti until 8:16 AM Bava until 9:18 PM Balava until 10:26 AM+1 Kaulava |
| Vara (Weekday) | Guruvara (Thursday) |
Tithi is the lunar day, nakshatra is the constellation the Moon occupies, yoga and karana are derived angles. Each runs on its own clock, so every entry carries an end time.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:25 AM to 5:09 AM |
|---|---|
| Pratah Sandhya | 4:47 AM to 5:53 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58 AM to 12:51 PM |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 2:35 PM to 3:27 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 6:56 PM to 8:02 PM |
| Nishita Muhurta | 12:03 AM+1 to 12:47 AM+1 |
Inauspicious Timings
| Rahu Kaal | 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 5:53 AM to 7:31 AM |
| Gulikai Kaal | 9:09 AM to 10:47 AM |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14 AM to 11:06 AM 3:27 PM to 4:19 PM |
Avoid beginning new ventures, journeys and ceremonies in these windows. Routine work can continue as usual.
Choghadiya Today
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Muhurta | Time |
|---|---|
| Shubha Shubh | 5:53 AM to 7:31 AM |
| Roga Ashubh | 7:31 AM to 9:09 AM |
| Udvega Ashubh | 9:09 AM to 10:47 AM |
| Chara Samanya | 10:47 AM to 12:24 PM |
| Labha Shubh | 12:24 PM to 2:02 PM |
| Amrita Shubh | 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM |
| Kala Ashubh | 3:40 PM to 5:18 PM |
| Shubha Shubh | 5:18 PM to 6:56 PM |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to sunrise)
| Muhurta | Time |
|---|---|
| Amrita Shubh | 6:56 PM to 8:18 PM |
| Chara Samanya | 8:18 PM to 9:40 PM |
| Roga Ashubh | 9:40 PM to 11:03 PM |
| Kala Ashubh | 11:03 PM to 12:25 AM+1 |
| Labha Shubh | 12:25 AM+1 to 1:47 AM+1 |
| Udvega Ashubh | 1:47 AM+1 to 3:09 AM+1 |
| Shubha Shubh | 3:09 AM+1 to 4:31 AM+1 |
| Amrita Shubh | 4:31 AM+1 to 5:53 AM+1 |
Choghadiya divides daytime and nighttime into eight parts each. Amrita, Shubha and Labha are favourable; Chara is neutral and good for travel; Udvega, Kala and Roga are best avoided for new beginnings.
Hora Timings (Planetary Hours)
Day Hora
| Jupiter | 5:53 AM to 6:58 AM |
|---|---|
| Mars | 6:58 AM to 8:03 AM |
| Sun | 8:03 AM to 9:09 AM |
| Venus | 9:09 AM to 10:14 AM |
| Mercury | 10:14 AM to 11:19 AM |
| Moon | 11:19 AM to 12:24 PM |
| Saturn | 12:24 PM to 1:30 PM |
| Jupiter | 1:30 PM to 2:35 PM |
| Mars | 2:35 PM to 3:40 PM |
| Sun | 3:40 PM to 4:45 PM |
| Venus | 4:45 PM to 5:51 PM |
| Mercury | 5:51 PM to 6:56 PM |
Night Hora
| Moon | 6:56 PM to 7:51 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturn | 7:51 PM to 8:46 PM |
| Jupiter | 8:46 PM to 9:40 PM |
| Mars | 9:40 PM to 10:35 PM |
| Sun | 10:35 PM to 11:30 PM |
| Venus | 11:30 PM to 12:25 AM+1 |
| Mercury | 12:25 AM+1 to 1:19 AM+1 |
| Moon | 1:19 AM+1 to 2:14 AM+1 |
| Saturn | 2:14 AM+1 to 3:09 AM+1 |
| Jupiter | 3:09 AM+1 to 4:04 AM+1 |
| Mars | 4:04 AM+1 to 4:59 AM+1 |
| Sun | 4:59 AM+1 to 5:53 AM+1 |
Rashi, Ritu and More
| Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi) | Vrishchika |
|---|---|
| Sun Sign (Surya Rashi) | Simha |
| Surya Nakshatra | Magha |
| Drik Ritu | Varsha |
| Vedic Ritu | Varsha |
| Drik Ayana | Dakshinayana |
| Vedic Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Hindu Calendar Details
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 Parabhava |
| Gujarati Samvat | 2082 Pingala |
| Kaliyuga Year | 5127 |
| Lunar Month (Purnimanta) | Shravana |
| Lunar Month (Amanta) | Shravana |
North India follows the Purnimanta month, most of South and West India follows Amanta. Both label the same day; only the month name differs in Krishna Paksha.
Deity of the Day: Lord Vishnu
Guruvar is for Vishnu and Brihaspati. Worship with yellow flowers and read the Vishnu Sahasranama. Find lyrics in the Chalisa Sangrah and Aarti collection.
Panchang for Other Cities
Sunrise-based timings change with location, so Rahu Kaal, choghadiya and muhurat differ from city to city:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tithi today, August 20, 2026?
On August 20, 2026, the tithi is Shukla Paksha Ashtami until 9:18 PM, followed by Navami.
What time is Rahu Kaal today in New Delhi?
Rahu Kaal in New Delhi on August 20, 2026 is from 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM. Avoid starting new auspicious work during this period.
What is today's nakshatra?
The nakshatra on August 20, 2026 is Vishakha until 9:08 AM, followed by Anuradha.
Which are the shubh choghadiya timings today in New Delhi?
The auspicious daytime choghadiya on August 20, 2026 in New Delhi are: Shubha (5:53 AM to 7:31 AM), Labha (12:24 PM to 2:02 PM), Amrita (2:02 PM to 3:40 PM), Shubha (5:18 PM to 6:56 PM).
What time is sunrise and sunset today in New Delhi?
On August 20, 2026, sunrise in New Delhi is at 5:53 AM and sunset at 6:56 PM.
What is Panchang?
Panchang is the Hindu almanac built from five limbs: tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, karana and vara (weekday). It maps the day's auspicious and inauspicious periods for a specific place, which is why timings differ from city to city.
How This Panchang Is Calculated
BhaktiRas Panchang uses drik ganita, the observational method followed by modern Hindu almanacs. Planetary positions come from the Swiss Ephemeris with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsha. Sunrise is the moment the upper edge of the Sun appears on the horizon, with standard atmospheric refraction, computed for New Delhi (Delhi). The Hindu day runs from sunrise to sunrise, so a tithi shown past midnight still belongs to this panchang day. All times are IST.
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Updated for August 20, 2026 (IST).