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Panchang Today, August 12, 2026: Krishna Amavasya under Pushya Nakshatra
Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for August 12, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings.
For August 12, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours quiet reflection, practical planning and steady completion. With Budhvar, Krishna Amavasya and Pushya Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from clearing pending matters, keeping communication measured and choosing the right time for important actions rather than rushing into fresh commitments.
| Key Timings Today | |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 5:48 am |
| Sunset | 7:03 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 12:26 pm to 2:05 pm |
| Highlighted favourable window | Amrit Kalam: 4:38 am, Thursday to 6:06 am, Thursday |
How to use it: Prefer this period for constructive work and meaningful plans. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.
Festival and Vrat Today |
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| Hariyali Amavasya Basis: Shravana Krishna Amavasya; Region: North |
| Aadi Amavasai Basis: Tamil calendar observance; Region: Tamil |
What Today's Panchang Means
In traditional Panchang interpretation, Budhvar (Wednesday) is associated with communication, learning, paperwork and practical judgment. Combined with Krishna Amavasya, the day takes on a more inward tone, encouraging closure, release and a fresh reset rather than taking on too many new commitments.
Pushya Nakshatra brings a steady, responsible influence, while the Moon in Cancer highlights emotional comfort, home matters and familiar priorities. Together, these factors favour careful decisions, practical housekeeping and quiet reflection.
How to Use the Day
Work and important decisions
The day supports reviewing, organising and consolidating ongoing work rather than rushing to expand in every direction. Budhvar favours analysis and communication, while Krishna Amavasya is well suited to clearing backlogs, refining drafts and reviewing accounts or commitments.
Pushya Nakshatra encourages steady, responsible effort, making it useful for organising files, checking budgets and handling important conversations with care. If a decision involves finances, compliance or a long-term commitment, take time to verify the details before proceeding. Focus on what genuinely needs to be completed today and allow less urgent matters to wait for a clearer opportunity.
Relationships and communication
Today's energy favours gentle, thoughtful communication and fewer assumptions. Krishna Amavasya and the Moon in Cancer may bring private feelings, family concerns or unspoken sensitivities closer to the surface.
Keep conversations honest but calm, and avoid reopening old disagreements simply to prove a point. Pushya supports care, reliability and practical support, so small acts of consideration may matter more than dramatic gestures. Whether with family, partners or colleagues, listen carefully before responding. If a discussion becomes emotionally charged, pause and focus on clear, practical next steps.
Reflection and spiritual routine
Today is especially suited to quiet reflection and considering what has run its course. Krishna Amavasya encourages letting go of unnecessary commitments, distractions and habits, while Budhvar supports thoughtful review and planning.
Journalling, reading, prayer or spending a few moments in silence can help create mental space. Pushya Nakshatra favours grounded discipline, so simple acts of order and consistency may be especially meaningful today. Rather than seeking dramatic change, focus on creating a clearer inner space from which practical decisions can emerge calmly.
| Panchang Facts at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Date and Vaar | August 12, 2026, Wednesday (Budhvar) |
| Lunar Month | Amanta: Ashadha; Purnimanta: Shravana |
| Tithi (lunar day) | Krishna Amavasya until 11:06 pm; then Shukla Pratipada |
| Nakshatra (lunar constellation) | Pushya until 7:59 am; then Ashlesha |
| Yog (Sun-Moon combination) | Vyatipata until 3:24 pm; then Variyana |
| Karan (half-tithi division) | Chatushpada until 12:27 pm; then Naga until 11:06 pm; then Kimstughna until 9:50 am, Thursday |
| Moon sign (zodiac position) | Cancer |
| Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | Start | End |
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:22 am | 5:05 am |
| Pratah Sandhya | 4:44 am | 5:48 am |
| Amrit Kalam | 4:38 am, Thursday | 6:06 am, Thursday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 2:38 pm | 3:31 pm |
| Godhuli Muhurta | 7:03 pm | 7:24 pm |
| Sayahana Sandhya | 7:03 pm | 8:08 pm |
| Nishita Muhurta | 12:04 am, Thursday | 12:47 am, Thursday |
Those who follow Panchang timings may find these periods especially supportive:
Brahma Muhurta: 4:22 am to 5:05 am
An ideal time for quiet planning, reflection, prayer or preparing for the day ahead without distractions.
Amrit Kalam: 4:38 am to 6:06 am (Thursday)
A favourable time for focused planning, thoughtful communication, important decisions or beginning a task that requires mental clarity and steadiness.
Vijaya Muhurta: 2:38 pm to 3:31 pm
Well suited for purposeful action, completing important work or handling tasks that require confidence, discipline and steady execution.
These timings are most effective when paired with good preparation and a clear purpose.
| Inauspicious and Caution Timings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | Start | End |
| Rahu Kaal | 12:26 pm | 2:05 pm |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:46 am | 12:26 pm |
| Yamaganda | 7:28 am | 9:07 am |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:59 am | 12:52 pm |
| Varjyam | 7:47 pm | 9:13 pm |
| Aadal Yog | 5:48 am | 7:59 am |
Traditional Panchang recommends using these periods for routine work rather than major beginnings:
Rahu Kaal: Until 2:05 pm
If possible, avoid starting new projects, making major commitments or initiating sensitive discussions during this period. Instead, use the time for reviewing documents, background research, travel preparation or completing routine work already in progress.
Vyatipata Yog: Until 3:24 pm
This period is better suited for planning, revision, preparation and routine responsibilities than launching new initiatives or making significant decisions.
| Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset | |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 5:48 am |
| Sunset | 7:03 pm |
| Moonrise | No moonrise during this Panchang day |
| Moonset | 6:55 pm |
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India | |
|---|---|
| City | Rahu Kaal |
| Mumbai | 12:43 pm to 2:19 pm |
| Delhi (NCR) | 12:26 pm to 2:05 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:24 pm to 1:59 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:21 pm to 1:56 pm |
| Chennai | 12:13 pm to 1:48 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 12:44 pm to 2:21 pm |
| Pune | 12:39 pm to 2:15 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:41 am to 1:18 pm |
| Jaipur | 12:31 pm to 2:10 pm |
| Kochi | 12:30 pm to 2:03 pm |
| Lucknow | 12:11 pm to 1:49 pm |
| Indore | 12:31 pm to 2:08 pm |
| Guwahati | 11:28 am to 1:06 pm |
| Chandigarh | 12:27 pm to 2:07 pm |
| Surat | 12:43 pm to 2:20 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 12:01 pm to 1:37 pm |
| Nagpur | 12:18 pm to 1:55 pm |
| Coimbatore | 12:27 pm to 2:00 pm |
| Varanasi | 12:03 pm to 1:41 pm |
| Bhubaneswar | 11:51 am to 1:28 pm |
Overall
Traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours closure, careful communication and thoughtful planning. Focus on clearing pending matters, organising priorities and using favourable timings for important tasks rather than rushing into major new commitments. A calm, measured approach is likely to bring greater clarity and prepare the way for a fresh start.
This article presents traditional Panchang guidance for general information. Timings may vary depending on location.
Dr. Achary Kalki Krishnan
(Vastu consultant, Vedic astrologer, Researcher, Educator & Corporate mentor)
