For August 15, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined effort, practical planning and steady progress. With Shanivar, Shukla Tritiya and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from organised work, clear communication and thoughtful decisions rather than impulsive action or uncertain commitments.
| Key Timings Today | |
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| Sunrise | 5:50 am |
| Sunset | 7:00 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 9:07 am to 10:46 am |
| Highlighted favourable window | Amrit Kalam: 8:18 pm to 9:53 pm |
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 Teej Basis: Shravana Shukla Tritiya; Region: North |
What Today's Panchang Means
In traditional Panchang interpretation, Shanivar (Saturday) is associated with patience, discipline and practical thinking. Combined with Shukla Tritiya, the day supports gradual progress, refining plans and strengthening existing efforts rather than forcing quick results.
{{/usCountry}}In traditional Panchang interpretation, Shanivar (Saturday) is associated with patience, discipline and practical thinking. Combined with Shukla Tritiya, the day supports gradual progress, refining plans and strengthening existing efforts rather than forcing quick results.
{{/usCountry}}Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra adds a cooperative and responsible influence, favouring reliable commitments, clear agreements and actions that build trust over time. As the Moon moves from Leo to Virgo, the day's energy gradually shifts from confidence and visibility towards detail, organisation and practical usefulness. Overall, this is a grounded day for improving existing plans, handling responsibilities and making steady progress through clear priorities and consistent effort.
How to Use the Day
Work and important decisions
The day supports focused work that benefits from patience, structure and careful attention. Shanivar rewards consistency, while Shukla Tritiya favours tasks that can be strengthened gradually through steady effort.
Uttara Phalguni is well suited to responsibilities that depend on reliability, such as documentation, budgeting, training, process improvement and clearly dividing tasks. As the Moon moves towards Virgo, attention to detail becomes increasingly useful. Keep instructions clear, timelines realistic and expectations specific. Before making an important decision, check your assumptions and consider practical factors such as costs, resources and capacity.
Relationships and communication
Today's energy supports relationships that benefit from reliability and mature communication. Uttara Phalguni encourages fairness, cooperation and keeping commitments, while the Moon's movement from Leo to Virgo shifts attention from personal recognition towards practical care.
If a misunderstanding arises, communicate directly without becoming harsh. Ask for clarity rather than testing another person's loyalty or intentions. Within families and close relationships, discussions about schedules, finances and shared responsibilities can be handled constructively when everyone remains calm and practical. Small acts of reliability may speak more strongly than grand promises today.
Reflection and spiritual routine
Today is well suited for quiet self-review focused on responsibility, consistency and practical improvement. Shanivar encourages looking honestly at what has been delayed or neglected, while Shukla Tritiya supports making small, meaningful changes without becoming overly critical.
Journalling, reading, prayer or a few moments of reflection can help you review unfinished tasks and identify where unnecessary pride or distractions may be getting in the way. Uttara Phalguni also encourages reflecting on commitments and the support you offer others. Focus on one practical correction that can restore greater order and steadiness to the week ahead.
| Panchang Facts at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Date and Vaar | August 15, 2026, Saturday (Shanivar) |
| Lunar Month | Amanta: Shravana; Purnimanta: Shravana |
| Tithi (lunar day) | Shukla Tritiya until 5:29 pm; then Shukla Chaturthi |
| Nakshatra (lunar constellation) | Uttara Phalguni until 3:25 am, Sunday; then Hasta |
| Yog (Sun-Moon combination) | Shiva until 7:07 am; then Siddha until 5:20 am, Sunday; then Sadhya |
| Karan (half-tithi division) | Taitila until 6:03 am; then Gara until 5:29 pm; then Vanija until 5:05 am, Sunday |
| Moon sign (zodiac position) | Leo until 9:34 am; then Virgo |
| Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | Start | End |
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:23 am | 5:07 am |
| Pratah Sandhya | 4:45 am | 5:50 am |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59 am | 12:51 pm |
| Amrit Kalam | 8:18 pm | 9:53 pm |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 2:37 pm | 3:29 pm |
| Godhuli Muhurta | 7:00 pm | 7:22 pm |
| Sayahana Sandhya | 7:00 pm | 8:05 pm |
| Nishita Muhurta | 12:03 am, Sunday | 12:47 am, Sunday |
| Siddha Yog | 5:30 pm | 5:50 am, Sunday |
| Ravi Yog | 5:50 am | 3:25 am, Sunday |
Those who follow Panchang timings may find these periods especially supportive:
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 am to 12:51 pm
A favourable time for a focused, important task, making a considered decision or handling work that requires clarity and confidence.
Vijaya Muhurta: 2:37 pm to 3:29 pm
Well suited for completing a pending task, following through on an important responsibility or taking a purposeful step that requires discipline.
Amrit Kalam: 8:18 pm to 9:53 pm
A supportive period for constructive work and meaningful plans, such as drafting a proposal, planning studies, making a thoughtful decision or discussing a matter that requires maturity.
| Inauspicious and Caution Timings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | Start | End |
| Rahu Kaal | 9:07 am | 10:46 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 5:50 am | 7:29 am |
| Yamaganda | 2:04 pm | 3:43 pm |
| Dur Muhurtam | 7:35 am | 8:28 am |
| Varjyam | 10:50 am | 12:19 pm |
Traditional Panchang recommends using these periods for routine work rather than major beginnings:
Rahu Kaal: Until 10:46 am
If possible, avoid starting new projects, making major commitments or taking significant first steps during this period. Instead, use the time for reviewing documents, preparation, correspondence or routine work already in progress.
Gulika Kaal: Until 7:29 am
This period is better suited for routine responsibilities, preparation and quiet continuation rather than important decisions or major beginnings.
Dur Muhurtam: Until 8:28 am
Use this time for lower-stakes tasks, careful review and double-checking important details rather than initiating something significant.
Varjyam: Until 12:19 pm
A suitable period for review work, corrections and background preparation rather than making a fresh commitment.
Yamaganda: Until 3:43 pm
If possible, avoid forcing an important new beginning during this period. Routine work, maintenance and tasks already underway can continue with care.
| Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset | |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 5:50 am |
| Sunset | 7:00 pm |
| Moonrise | 8:19 am |
| Moonset | 8:36 pm |
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India | |
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| City | Rahu Kaal |
| Mumbai | 9:31 am to 11:07 am |
| Delhi (NCR) | 9:07 am to 10:46 am |
| Bengaluru | 9:15 am to 10:49 am |
| Hyderabad | 9:09 am to 10:45 am |
| Chennai | 9:04 am to 10:39 am |
| Ahmedabad | 9:29 am to 11:06 am |
| Pune | 9:27 am to 11:03 am |
| Kolkata | 8:27 am to 10:04 am |
| Jaipur | 9:14 am to 10:52 am |
| Kochi | 9:22 am to 10:56 am |
| Lucknow | 8:54 am to 10:32 am |
| Indore | 9:17 am to 10:54 am |
| Guwahati | 8:11 am to 9:49 am |
| Chandigarh | 9:07 am to 10:47 am |
| Surat | 9:30 am to 11:06 am |
| Visakhapatnam | 8:50 am to 10:25 am |
| Nagpur | 9:05 am to 10:41 am |
| Coimbatore | 9:19 am to 10:52 am |
| Varanasi | 8:46 am to 10:24 am |
| Bhubaneswar | 8:38 am to 10:15 am |
Overall
Traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined progress, thoughtful communication and practical planning. Keep priorities clear, give important work a strong structure and focus on steady follow-through rather than display. A realistic, well-prepared approach is likely to make even modest plans more productive.
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)