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Panchang

Ambattur, India

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · Mangalawara

Shashthi

Shukla Paksha · upto 5:51 PM

✦ Swati Moon in Tula Shravana Masa

Waxing Crescent

30.1% illuminated

Sunrise

5:57 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Moonrise

10:39 AM

Moonset

10:25 PM

Best time · Abhijit

11:48 AM to 12:38 PM

Avoid · Rahu Kalam

3:21 PM to 4:55 PM

Panchang Elements

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla Paksha · upto 5:51 PM

Nakshatra

Swati Pada 1

upto 6:47 AM, Aug 19

Yoga

Shukla

upto 3:23 AM, Aug 19

Karana

Taitila upto 5:51 PM

Muhurat Timings

Choose auspicious windows and avoid inauspicious periods for important work.

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta
4:25 AM to 5:11 AM
Pratah Sandhya
4:48 AM to 5:57 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
11:48 AM to 12:38 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
2:18 PM to 3:08 PM
Godhuli Muhurta
6:17 PM to 6:41 PM
Sayahna Sandhya
6:29 PM to 7:37 PM
Amrit Kalam
9:19 PM to 11:02 PM
Nishita Muhurta
11:50 PM to 12:36 AM, Aug 19
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
5:57 AM to 6:47 AM, Aug 19

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kalam
3:21 PM to 4:55 PM
Yamaganda
9:05 AM to 10:39 AM
Gulikai Kalam
12:13 PM to 1:47 PM
Dur Muhurtam
8:27 AM to 9:17 AM
Varjyam
11:00 AM to 12:43 PM
Vidaal Yoga
5:57 AM to 5:57 AM, Aug 19
Other inauspicious periods
Kulika 1:28 PM to 2:18 PM
Kantaka / Mrityu 6:47 AM to 7:37 AM
Kalavela / Ardhayaam 8:27 AM to 9:17 AM
Yamaghanta 10:07 AM to 10:57 AM

Sun & Moon

Madhyahna

12:13 PM

Day Duration

12 Hours 32 Mins

Night Duration

11 Hours 27 Mins

Moon Age

5.4 days

Moon Distance

393,436 km

Sun Nakshatra

Magha · Pada 1

Hindu Calendar & Samvat

Vikram Samvat 2083 Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat 1948 Parabhava
Gujarati Samvat 2082 Pingala
Kali Samvat 5127
Month (Amanta) Shravana
Month (Purnimanta) Shravana
Pravishte / Gate 2
Paksha Shukla Paksha
Weekday Tuesday (Mangalawara)
Drik Ritu Varsha
Vedic Ritu Varsha
Drik Ayana Dakshinayana
Vedic Ayana Dakshinayana

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Sign

Tula

upto 2:30 AM, Aug 20, then Vrishchika

Sun Sign

Simha

Nakshatra Pada

Swati-1

Surya Nakshatra

Magha Pada 1

Disha Shoola

North

Avoid travel toward this direction

Anandadi Yoga

Shreevathsa

Tamil Yoga

Siddha

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Favourable rashis and nakshatras for today, based on the Moon.

Good Chandrabalam (Rashi)

Mesha Vrishabha Simha Tula Dhanu Makara

Good Tarabalam (Nakshatra)

Ashwini Krittika Mrigashira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Magha Uttara Phalguni Chitra Swati Vishakha Anuradha Mula Uttara Ashadha Dhanishtha Shatabhisha Purva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada

Planetary Positions

Sidereal (Lahiri) positions at sunrise.

Planet Rashi Longitude Nakshatra Motion
Sun Simha Leo 00-52-50 Magha-1 Direct
Moon Tula Libra 07-10-27 Swati-1 Direct
Mars Mithuna Gemini 10-09-22 Ardra-2 Direct
Mercury Karka Cancer 20-51-24 Ashlesha-2 Direct
Jupiter Karka Cancer 16-28-27 Pushya-4 Direct
Venus Kanya Virgo 16-43-14 Hasta-3 Direct
Saturn Meena Pisces 20-06-14 Revati-2 Retro
Rahu Kumbha Aquarius 05-48-46 Dhanishtha-4 Retro
Ketu Simha Leo 05-48-46 Magha-2 Retro
Uranus Vrishabha Taurus 11-13-36 Rohini-1 Direct
Neptune Meena Pisces 09-44-48 Uttara Bhadrapada-2 Retro
Pluto Makara Capricorn 09-33-32 Uttara Ashadha-4 Retro
Udaya Lagna (Ascendant Timings) When each rashi rises on the eastern horizon

Karka

4:57 AM – 5:57 AM

Simha

5:57 AM – 8:00 AM

Kanya

8:00 AM – 10:01 AM

Tula

10:01 AM – 12:08 PM

Vrishchika

12:08 PM – 2:20 PM

Dhanu

2:20 PM – 4:28 PM

Makara

4:28 PM – 6:21 PM

Kumbha

6:21 PM – 8:02 PM

Meena

8:02 PM – 9:42 PM

Mesha

9:42 PM – 11:30 PM

Vrishabha

11:30 PM – 1:32 AM, Aug 19

Mithuna

1:32 AM, Aug 19 – 3:44 AM, Aug 19

Karka

3:44 AM, Aug 19 – 5:53 AM, Aug 19

Simha

5:53 AM, Aug 19 – 5:57 AM, Aug 19

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What is Panchang?

Panchang (Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग) is the Hindu almanac that gives daily astrological details based on traditional Hindu calendrical calculations. The word means "five limbs" - the five elements used to describe the quality and timing of a day. Priests, astrologers, and families across India often consult the Panchang before weddings, business launches, housewarming ceremonies, and other important events.

The Five Elements of Panchang

Element What it represents
TithiLunar day - based on the angular distance between the Sun and Moon, measured in 12° segments, cycling from 1-30 across the bright and dark fortnights
NakshatraLunar mansion - one of the 27 divisions the Moon transits, each with distinct qualities and a ruling deity
YogaA daily yoga - calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes and divided into 27 segments; different yogas are traditionally considered more or less auspicious
KaranaHalf of a Tithi - there are 11 Karanas that cycle through the lunar month; some, such as Bava, Balava, and Kaulava, are traditionally considered auspicious
VaraWeekday (Vara) - each day is traditionally associated with a planetary ruler: Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn)

Why does Panchang change with location?

Panchang timings are anchored to the local sunrise and sunset. Since the Sun rises at a different moment in every city, periods like Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurta and the ending times of tithi and nakshatra shift from one place to another. Always consult the Panchang calculated for your own city before fixing a muhurat.

What is Rahu Kaal?

Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is a traditionally inauspicious period of approximately 90 minutes that occurs once every day between sunrise and sunset. In Vedic astrology, it is associated with Rahu, the shadow planet. Starting new or important work during Rahu Kaal is traditionally avoided. The period shifts each day of the week and is calculated based on local sunrise and sunset times.

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

A Muhurat is a traditionally auspicious window of time chosen by combining a favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara. Important timings referenced in the Panchang include Brahma Muhurta (about 96 minutes before sunrise, traditionally valued for meditation and study), Abhijit Muhurta (a midday period widely treated as auspicious), and Chandrabalam (times when the Moon is considered favourable for your birth sign). Many people also avoid Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, and Gulika Kalam before beginning important events.