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Panchang

Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi, Vikram Samvat 2083

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Varanasi

Panchang At A Glance

Today's Essential Elements

Vara
Budhavara
Whole day
Tithi
Shukla Chaturdashi
upto 09:08, then Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Shravana
upto 00:47, then Dhanishtha
Yoga
Shobhana
upto 07:54, then Atiganda
Karana
Garija
upto 20:37, then Vanija
Moon Rashi
Makara
288.44°
Sunrise
05:36
Solar Noon
12:00
Sunset
18:25
Day Length
12h 49m
Moonrise
17:22
Moonset
03:38

Sadhana guidance

Budhavara, Shukla Chaturdashi — speech and study

Best window: Sayahna Sandhya· 18:01–18:49 · Dusk junction for evening arati, japa, and contemplative reflection.
Avoid now: Yamaganda· 15:13–16:49 · Better for pause, mantra, or non-initiatory work.
Tithi focus: Shukla Chaturdashi· Rudra emphasis · Support with japa and svadhyaya.
Nakshatra: Shravana· Qualities highlighted today: listening, study, transmission.

Day timeline

The full vedic day from sunrise to sunrise

010203040506070809101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Rahu KalaYamagandaGulika KalaSunrise 05:36Sunset 18:25Next sunrise 05:36

Timing Guide

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Auspicious Windows

Brahma Muhurta
04:0004:48
Past

Ideal for meditation, japa, and scriptural study. Sattva is strongest.

Pratah Sandhya
05:1206:00
Past

Dawn junction for sandhyavandana, gayatri japa, and pranyama.

Abhijit Muhurta
11:1212:00
Past

Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.

Sayahna Sandhya
18:0118:49
Upcoming

Dusk junction for evening arati, japa, and contemplative reflection.

Cautionary Periods

Rahu Kala
राहु काल
12:0113:37
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Yamaganda
यमगण्ड
15:1316:49
Active

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Gulika Kala
गुलिक काल
10:2412:01
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Panchanga table

Five limbs for the day

LimbValue
Vara
वार
Budhavara
Tithi
तिथि
Shukla Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
नक्षत्र
Shravana
Yoga
योग
Shobhana
Karana
करण
Garija
Rashi
राशि
Makara

Tithi deities

The Lunar Month Cycle

30 Tithis — Chaturdashi is active today.

Panchang FAQ

Common questions