Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Thursday, 20 August 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:52 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Guruvara (Thursday)
Tithi
Shukla Ashtami until Thu 20 Aug, 9:19 PM
Shukla Navami from Thu 20 Aug, 9:19 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha until Thu 20 Aug, 9:08 AM
Anuradha from Thu 20 Aug, 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra until Fri 21 Aug, 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti from Fri 21 Aug, 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until Thu 20 Aug, 8:16 AM
Bava from Thu 20 Aug, 8:16 AM
Balava from Thu 20 Aug, 9:19 PM
Moon sign (rashi)
Scorpio (Vrischika) until Sat 22 Aug, 2:50 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:52 AM
- Sunset: 6:55 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:16 AM to 5:04 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM to 12:47 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 2:01 PM to 3:39 PM
- Yamaganda: 5:52 AM to 7:29 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 9:07 AM to 10:45 AM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 20 August 2026?
On Thursday 20 August 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Ashtami, which ends at Thu 20 Aug, 9:19 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 20 August 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Vishakha, until Thu 20 Aug, 9:08 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 20 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Thursday 20 August 2026 is 2:01 PM to 3:39 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:52 AM and sunset is 6:55 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:59 AM to 12:47 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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