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Panchang Today, August 23, 2026: Shukla Ekadashi under Mula Nakshatra, auspicious and inauspicious timings
Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for August 23, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings.
For August 23, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a thoughtful Ravivar that favors inner clarity, careful planning and measured action. The day may support useful progress when discipline is balanced with flexibility, while sensitive decisions are best approached patiently and without rushing during caution periods.
Key Timings Today | |
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| Sunrise | 5:54 am |
| Sunset | 6:52 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 5:15 pm to 6:52 pm |
| Highlighted favourable window | Brahma Muhurta: 4:26 am to 5:10 am |
How to use it: Prefer this period for quiet planning, reflection or prayer. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.
Festival and Vrat Today |
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| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Basis: Shravana Shukla Ekadashi |
What Today's Panchang Means
In traditional Panchang interpretation, Ravivar (Sunday) is associated with purpose, confidence and personal direction. Combined with Shukla Ekadashi, the day favors restraint, thoughtful choices and reviewing what needs to be continued or released rather than pursuing excess or unnecessary activity.
Mula Nakshatra, along with the Moon in Sagittarius, brings a deeper, searching quality to the day. This combination encourages looking beneath the surface, questioning habits and clearing obstacles before moving forward. The Sagittarius influence also supports learning, broader thinking and considering long-term goals. Overall, this is a favorable day for reviewing priorities, correcting course and creating space for clearer decisions, provided patience is maintained.
How to Use the Day
Work and important decisions
The day supports research, planning, editing and practical problem-solving. Shukla Ekadashi encourages disciplined choices, while Mula Nakshatra helps identify underlying issues and remove inefficiencies rather than simply treating surface problems.
With the Moon in Sagittarius, the day is also suited to reviewing policies, schedules, budgets and long-term plans. If an important decision needs to be made, prepare your points carefully, verify the facts and consider whether your current goals match your available time and resources. Completing pending work and simplifying complicated plans may bring better results than taking on unnecessary commitments.
Relationships and communication
Today's energy supports sincere and meaningful communication. Ravivar can bring a more direct tone, while Ekadashi and Mula Nakshatra may encourage deeper conversations about values, expectations and unresolved matters.
At the same time, avoid assuming that bluntness is the same as honesty. Whether with family, friends or colleagues, focus on the main issue instead of reopening old grievances. Listen before responding and allow others space to express their perspective. A thoughtful message, well-timed call or practical gesture of support may strengthen relationships more effectively than dramatic reassurance.
Reflection and spiritual routine
Today is well suited for quiet self-reflection and reviewing what deserves your continued attention. Shukla Ekadashi encourages moderation and inner discipline, while Mula Nakshatra supports looking beneath the surface and identifying the roots of recurring concerns.
Journaling, reading, prayer or a few moments of peaceful contemplation can help bring clarity. With the Moon in Sagittarius, reflection may be especially useful when connected to values, purpose and future direction. Rather than trying to find an immediate answer to every question, focus on one central concern and consider what genuinely deserves your time and energy.
Panchang Facts at a Glance | |
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| Date and Vaar | August 23, 2026, Sunday (Ravivar) |
| Lunar Month | Amanta: Shravana; Purnimanta: Shravana |
| Tithi (lunar day) | Shukla Ekadashi until 4:18 am, Monday; then Shukla Dwadashi |
| Nakshatra (lunar constellation) | Mula until 5:43 pm; then Purva Ashadha |
| Yog (Sun-Moon combination) | Vishkumbha until 6:13 am; then Preeti |
| Karan (half-tithi division) | Vanija until 3:10 pm; then Vishti until 4:18 am, Monday; then Bava until 5:22 pm, Monday |
| Moon sign (zodiac position) | Sagittarius |
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | Start | End |
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:26 am | 5:10 am |
| Pratah Sandhya | 4:48 am | 5:54 am |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57 am | 12:49 pm |
| Amrit Kalam | 10:33 am | 12:21 pm |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 2:33 pm | 3:25 pm |
| Godhuli Muhurta | 6:52 pm | 7:14 pm |
| Sayahana Sandhya | 6:52 pm | 7:58 pm |
| Nishita Muhurta | 12:01 am, Monday | 12:45 am, Monday |
| Sarvartha Siddhi Yog | 5:54 am | 5:44 pm |
| Siddha Yog | 5:54 am | 4:18 am, Monday |
| Ravi Yog | 5:54 am | 5:44 pm |
Those who follow Panchang timings may find these periods especially supportive:
Brahma Muhurta: 4:26 am to 5:10 am
An ideal time for quiet planning, reflection, prayer or setting clear intentions before the day begins. This period is well suited for organising priorities or thinking through a delicate matter before outside demands begin.
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:57 am to 12:49 pm
Well suited for focused practical tasks, such as sending an important message, finalising a document or taking up work that requires balance, concentration and careful judgment.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yog (until 5:44 pm, alongside Vidaal Yog)
This period carries mixed traditional indications. While Sarvartha Siddhi Yog is considered supportive, its overlap with Vidaal Yog calls for additional care in judgment and timing. It is better used for well-prepared, manageable tasks rather than impulsive new beginnings.
Other Favorable Yog Periods
Those who follow Panchang timings may also use the day's other supportive periods for constructive work, while keeping decisions measured and allowing extra time for review.
Inauspicious and Caution Timings | ||
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| Period | Start | End |
| Rahu Kaal | 5:15 pm | 6:52 pm |
| Gulika Kaal | 3:38 pm | 5:15 pm |
| Yamaganda | 12:23 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Dur Muhurtam | 5:08 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Dur Muhurtam | 6:46 am | 7:38 am |
| Varjyam | 4:28 am, Monday | 6:15 am, Monday |
| Vidaal Yog | 5:54 am | 5:44 pm |
Traditional Panchang recommends using these periods for routine work rather than major beginnings:
Vidaal Yog: Until 5:44 pm
If possible, avoid launching major new initiatives, entering heated negotiations or making rushed purchases during this period. As Sarvartha Siddhi Yog operates alongside Vidaal Yog for part of the day, the indications are mixed. Instead, use the time for routine work, maintenance, preparation or follow-up tasks.
Rahu Kaal: Until 6:52 pm
This period is traditionally considered less suitable for fresh beginnings or major commitments. If possible, use it for reviewing documents, preparing plans, handling routine responsibilities or completing work already in progress.
If something cannot be postponed, keep the decision limited, verify important details carefully and leave room for revision rather than forcing a final commitment under pressure.
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and Moonset | |
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| Sunrise | 5:54 am |
| Sunset | 6:52 pm |
| Moonrise | 3:51 pm |
| Moonset | 2:00 am, Monday |
Rahu Kaal Timings Across India | |
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| City | Rahu Kaal |
| Mumbai | 5:25 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Delhi (NCR) | 5:15 pm to 6:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 5:02 pm to 6:36 pm |
| Hyderabad | 5:02 pm to 6:36 pm |
| Chennai | 4:52 pm to 6:25 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 5:29 pm to 7:05 pm |
| Pune | 5:21 pm to 6:55 pm |
| Kolkata | 4:26 pm to 6:01 pm |
| Jaipur | 5:19 pm to 6:56 pm |
| Kochi | 5:06 pm to 6:39 pm |
| Lucknow | 4:59 pm to 6:36 pm |
| Indore | 5:16 pm to 6:52 pm |
| Guwahati | 4:15 pm to 5:52 pm |
| Chandigarh | 5:18 pm to 6:56 pm |
| Surat | 5:27 pm to 7:02 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 4:43 pm to 6:17 pm |
| Nagpur | 5:02 pm to 6:37 pm |
| Coimbatore | 5:04 pm to 6:37 pm |
| Varanasi | 4:49 pm to 6:26 pm |
| Bhubaneswar | 4:34 pm to 6:09 pm |
Overall
Traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours thoughtful use of time rather than constant activity. The day may be most productive when you clear confusion, protect your attention and act carefully during supportive periods. A calm plan, a measured conversation and one well-chosen priority can help carry the day forward with clarity and purpose.
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)
