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Panchang Today, July 19, 2026: Shukla Shashthi under Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for July 19, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings.
For July 19, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that rewards steady effort, clear communication, and practical decision-making. Rather than rushing into new beginnings, focus on completing important tasks, staying organized, and making thoughtful choices. Patience and careful planning are likely to bring the best results.
| KEY TIMINGS TODAY | |
|---|---|
| SUNRISE | 5:35 AM |
| SUNSET | 7:19 PM |
| RAHU KAAL | 5:36 PM - 7:19 PM |
| HIGHLIGHTED FAVOURABLE WINDOW | Vijaya Muhurta: 2:44 PM - 3:39 PM |
How to use it: Prefer this period for a determined task or purposeful follow-through. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal. This window is clear of the principal caution periods, although secondary indicators are mixed.
Festival and Vrat Today
Skanda Sashti
Basis: Ashadha Shukla Shashthi; Region: South
What Today's Panchang Means
According to traditional Panchang interpretation, Ravivar (Sunday) combined with Shukla Shashthi creates a constructive and forward-moving energy. It is a good day to take responsibility seriously, improve routines, and make steady progress toward meaningful goals instead of trying to do too many things at once.
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra encourages fairness, cooperation, and commitment. It supports teamwork, agreements, and fulfilling responsibilities with honesty and sincerity. At the same time, the Moon in Virgo brings attention to detail, organization, and practical thinking. This makes the day especially suitable for editing, planning, reviewing documents, clearing pending work, and improving systems.
However, Virgo's influence can also make people more critical of small mistakes. Instead of focusing on flaws, use this energy to improve and refine your work. Shiva Yog, active today, is traditionally believed to promote mental balance, patience, and calm decision-making.Overall, this is not a day for dramatic risks or bold displays. Instead, it favours disciplined progress, practical solutions, and thoughtful actions that create lasting results.
How to Make the Most of the Day
Work and Important Decisions
Today supports careful planning rather than impulsive action. Tasks involving documentation, budgeting, editing, reviewing contracts, organizing projects, or improving work processes are especially favoured.
If you've been delaying an important decision, today is a good time to review the facts and decide on the next practical step. Rather than starting several new projects, focus on completing one important task properly. Managers and team leaders may find that clear communication and well-defined responsibilities help everyone work more efficiently. When responding to clients or making important business decisions, keep your language simple, honest, and realistic. Double-check important documents before submitting them.
Relationships and Communication
Today's energy supports dependable relationships rather than dramatic emotional moments. Small acts of kindness, keeping your promises, and showing respect will strengthen both personal and professional relationships.
If there's been a misunderstanding, approach the conversation calmly. Instead of bringing up old issues, focus on finding practical solutions. Uttara Phalguni encourages fairness, making this a good day to discuss shared responsibilities at home or work.
Since the Moon remains in Virgo, people may become more sensitive to criticism. Offer suggestions gently, appreciate what others are doing well, and avoid unnecessary fault-finding. Sometimes a thoughtful message or a helpful gesture speaks louder than long explanations.
Reflection and Spiritual Focus
Spiritually, today encourages simplicity and consistency. Rather than searching for dramatic answers, take a few quiet moments to reflect on your daily habits, responsibilities, and priorities.
A short period of meditation, journaling, reading, or mindful planning can help clear mental clutter. The Virgo Moon supports practical self-improvement, so try making one meaningful change, whether that's organizing your schedule, clearing unfinished tasks, or setting healthier boundaries. Today's lesson is simple: steady discipline often creates greater progress than sudden bursts of motivation.
| PANCHANG FACTS AT A GLANCE | |
|---|---|
| Date and Vaar | July 19, 2026, Sunday (Ravivar) |
| Lunar Month | Amanta: Ashadha; Purnimanta: Ashadha |
| Tithi (Lunar Day) | Shukla Shashthi until 3:30 am, Monday; then Shukla Saptami |
| Nakshatra (Lunar Constellation) | Uttara Phalguni until 6:11 pm; then Hasta |
| Parigha until 7:21 pm; then Shiva until 6:36 pm, Monday | |
| Karan (Half-Tithi Division) | Kaulava until 3:30 pm; then Taitila until 3:30 am, Monday; then Gara until 3:41 pm, Monday |
| Moon Sign (Zodiac Position) | Virgo |
| AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS (SHUBH MUHURAT) | ||
|---|---|---|
| PERIOD | START | END |
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:13 AM | 4:54 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 4:33 AM | 5:35 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59 AM | 12:54 PM |
| Amrit Kalam | 10:56 AM | 12:32 PM |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 2:44 PM | 3:39 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurta | 7:19 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Sayahana Sandhya | 7:19 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Nishita Muhurta | 12:07 AM, Monday | 12:48 AM, Monday |
| Sarvartha Siddhi Yog | 6:12 PM | 5:35 AM, Monday |
| Amrit Siddhi Yog | 6:12 PM | 5:35 AM, Monday |
| Siddhi Yog | 5:35 AM | 3:30 AM, Monday |
| Tripushkara Yog | 3:31 AM, Monday | 6:11 PM |
| Ravi Yog | 5:35 AM | 6:11 PM |
| INAUSPICIOUS AND CAUTION TIMINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| PERIOD | START | END |
| Rahu Kaal | 5:36 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 3:53 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Yamaganda | 12:27 PM | 2:10 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 5:29 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 6:30 AM | 7:25 AM |
| Varjyam | 2:56 AM, Monday | 4:30 AM, Monday |
| Vidaal Yog | 5:35 AM | 6:11 PM |
| Aadal Yog | 6:12 PM | 5:35 AM, Monday |
Auspicious Timings
Those who follow Panchang timings may choose these favourable periods for important activities:
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 am – 12:54 pm
Suitable for important meetings, business decisions, interviews, applications, formal submissions, or signing documents.
Vijaya Muhurta: 2:44 pm – 3:39 pm
A favourable time for completing an important task, closing negotiations, submitting proposals, or moving forward with work that has already been prepared. These timings are most effective when the work has already been planned carefully.
Inauspicious Timings
Traditional Panchang recommends slowing down, not stopping; during these periods.
Yamaganda: 12:27 pm – 2:10 pm
Avoid beginning major projects, making high-value financial decisions, or starting sensitive discussions if possible.
Rahu Kaal: 5:36 pm – 7:19 pm
Better suited for routine work, reviewing documents, research, planning, or completing ongoing tasks rather than launching something new. If important work cannot be postponed, move carefully, verify details, and avoid making rushed decisions.
| SUNRISE, SUNSET, MOONRISE & MOONSET | |
|---|---|
| SUNRISE | 5:35 AM |
| SUNSET | 7:19 PM |
| MOONRISE | 10:35 AM |
| MOONSET | 10:38 PM |
| RAHU KAAL TIMINGS ACROSS INDIA (Rahu Kaal varies with local sunrise. These city timings are independently verified.) | |
|---|---|
| CITY | RAHU KAAL |
| Mumbai | 5:40 pm to 7:18 pm |
| Delhi (NCR) | 5:36 pm to 7:19 pm |
| Bengaluru | 5:13 pm to 6:49 pm |
| Hyderabad | 5:15 pm to 6:53 pm |
| Chennai | 5:03 pm to 6:39 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 5:46 pm to 7:26 pm |
| Pune | 5:35 pm to 7:13 pm |
| Kolkata | 4:42 pm to 6:22 pm |
| Jaipur | 5:39 pm to 7:21 pm |
| Kochi | 5:15 pm to 6:50 pm |
| Lucknow | 5:18 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Indore | 5:33 pm to 7:13 pm |
| Guwahati | 4:34 pm to 6:16 pm |
| Chandigarh | 5:40 pm to 7:25 pm |
| Surat | 5:43 pm to 7:22 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 4:56 pm to 6:34 pm |
| Nagpur | 5:18 pm to 6:57 pm |
| Coimbatore | 5:13 pm to 6:48 pm |
| Varanasi | 5:08 pm to 6:49 pm |
| Bhubaneswar | 4:49 pm to 6:28 pm |
Overall Guidance
Traditional Panchang suggests that July 19 is a day for steady progress, thoughtful communication, and practical action. Success is more likely to come through careful planning than quick decisions. Stay organized, speak with patience, complete what you've started, and use favourable timings for important tasks. A calm, disciplined approach will help the day unfold more smoothly and productively.
Dr. Achary Kalki Krishnan
(Vastu consultant, Vedic astrologer, Researcher, Educator & Corporate mentor)
