Hindu Panchang for Monday, 17 August 2026 — Tithi Shukla Paksha Panchami, Nakshatra Chitra
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Monday, 17 August 2026
🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083Saka Samvat 1948📅 Shravana (Amanta) / Shravana (Purnimanta) Masa🌿 Uttarayana · Varsha Ritu
Surya (Sunrise/Sunset)Leo
05:51to06:58
Rashi: सिंह · Dinamana: —
Tithi & MoonShukla Paksha
Shukla Paksha Panchami
Ends at 05:02 PM · Moon in कन्या
NakshatraPada 1
Chitra
Lord: Mars · Deity: Tvashtar (Divine Architect)
Muhurat StatusRahu: 07:30 – 09:08
Abhijit: 11:59 – 12:51
Most auspicious interval of the day
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Solar & Lunar Ephemeris
Daily celestial cycles of Surya (Sunrise & Sunset) and Chandra (Moonrise, Moonset & Paksha phases) for astrological calculations.
☀️ Sun in Leo🌙 Moon in Virgo
Sunrise & Sunset
05:51to06:58
Sun in Leo
🌅
Moonrise & Moonset
10:17to09:37
Moon in Virgo
🌙
Paksha (Fortnight)
Shukla Paksha
Waxing Phase (Bright)
🌕
Ayana & Ritu
Uttarayana
Varsha Ritu
🌿
🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083Saka Samvat 1948📅 Shravana (Amanta) / Shravana (Purnimanta) Masa
Pancha Anga(पञ्चाङ्ग)
The Five Cosmic Pillars of Vedic Time Measurement
Tithiतिथि
Shukla Paksha Panchami
Shukla Paksha
⏱️Ends: 05:02 PM
Deity: Naga (Serpent Deities)
Governs spiritual energy, ritual suitability, and emotional balance.
Nakshatraनक्षत्र
Chitra
Pada 1 • Lord: Mars
Deity: Tvashtar (Divine Architect)
Governs mental temperament, cognitive focus, and subconscious tendencies.
Yogaयोग
Shubha
Auspicious (शुभ)
⏱️Ends: 02:12 AM
Deity: Yoga Devata
Harmonious angular distance between Sun & Moon, influencing life longevity.
Karanaकरण
Balava
standard Karana
Deity: Brahma Devata
Half division of a Tithi, ideal for calculating success in financial actions.
Varaवार
Somavara
Ruler: Moon
Deity: Lord Shiva & Chandra Deva
Day of the week, infused with the planetary frequency of its cosmic deity.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings(मुहूर्त एवं अशुभ काल)
Real-time calculations based on solar horizon angles
Shubh Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)
Favorable periods for spiritual, commercial, and personal beginnings
Abhijit Muhuratअभिजीत मुहूर्त
11:59 – 12:51
Most auspicious 48-minute period of the day; removes all doshas.
Brahma Muhurtaब्रह्म मुहूर्त
04:06 – 04:59
Pre-dawn divine window ideal for meditation, yoga, and sadhana.
Amrit Kaalअमृत काल
06:44 – 07:36
Nectar period suitable for commencement of important work.
Vijaya Muhuratविजय मुहूर्त
04:21 – 05:13
Auspicious afternoon window for success in litigation, ventures, and journeys.
Godhuli Muhuratगोधूलि मुहूर्त
06:32 – 07:25
Twilight sunset moment blessed for puja and spiritual vows.
Ashubh Kaal (अशुभ काल)
Periods requiring caution; avoid starting journeys or new contracts
Rahu Kalamराहु काल
07:30 – 09:08
Avoid initiating major deals, travel, or sacred ceremonies.
Yamagandamयमगण्ड काल
10:46 – 12:25
Governed by Yama; inauspicious for signing financial contracts.
Gulika Kalamगुलिक काल
02:03 – 03:42
Governed by Saturn; repeat effects occur for events initiated.
Dur Muhuratदुर्मुहूर्त
11:59 – 12:51
Adverse astrological period; avoid beginning new journeys.
Disha Shool (दिशा शूल)Travel Advisory
Avoid traveling towards East (पूर्व) today
Governed by Moon (Lord Shiva & Chandra Deva). Undertaking new journeys in this direction carries subtle cosmic resistance.
Prescribed Vedic Remedy (निवारण उपाय)
Consume curd before travelling East
Choghadiya Muhurat(चौघड़िया मुहूर्त)
Traditional 8-part daytime & nighttime muhurat divisions
| Choghadiya | Time Period | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
Amrit | 05:51 AM – 07:30 AM | Auspicious |
Kaal | 07:30 AM – 09:08 AM | Inauspicious |
Shubh | 09:08 AM – 10:46 AM | Auspicious |
Rog | 10:46 AM – 12:25 PM | Inauspicious |
Udveg | 12:25 PM – 02:03 PM | Inauspicious |
Chara | 02:03 PM – 03:42 PM | Good |
Labh | 03:42 PM – 05:20 PM | Auspicious |
Amrit | 05:20 PM – 06:58 PM | Auspicious |
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What is Today's Panchang, Tithi and Muhurat in New Delhi?
Today's Panchang for New Delhi on Monday, 17 August 2026: The presiding Tithi is Shukla Paksha Panchami and the active Nakshatra is Chitra. The most auspicious Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:59 – 12:51. The inauspicious Rahu Kalam window is active from 07:30 – 09:08. Sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset occurs at 06:58.