11 August 2026 Panchang: Sawan Shivratri, Auspicious Timings

11 August 2026 Panchang: Sawan Shivratri, Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings

New Delhi, 11 August 2026: Tuesday is spiritually significant as it marks Sawan Shivratri, also observed as the monthly Shivratri during the holy month of Shravan. According to the Hindu Panchang, today falls under Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Devotees worship Lord Shiva by offering water, milk, Bilva leaves and prayers. The day is also associated with Punarvasu Nakshatra and Siddhi Yoga.

📅 Today's Panchang — 11 August 2026

• Day: Tuesday
• Month: Shravan (Sawan)
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Tithi: Chaturdashi
• Nakshatra: Punarvasu until around 10:09 AM, followed by Pushya
• Yoga: Siddhi Yoga until around 06:51 PM, followed by Vyatipata Yoga
• Karana: Vishti (Bhadra) until around 03:22 PM, followed by Shakuni
• Moon Sign: Cancer (Karka)
• Season: Varsha (Monsoon)
• Sunrise: Approximately 05:48 AM
• Sunset: Approximately 07:04 PM

🕉️ Sawan Shivratri 2026

11 August 2026 is an important day for devotees of Lord Shiva as Sawan Shivratri is being observed. Devotees traditionally keep a fast and perform Shiva Puja during the day and night.

Offering water, milk, Bilva leaves and flowers to the Shiva Lingam is considered auspicious. Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” and performing Abhishekam are also important practices associated with Shivratri.

🌙 Nishita Kaal for Shiva Puja

• Nishita Kaal: Approximately 12:08 AM – 12:50 AM
• The Nishita period falls during the night of 11–12 August.

🌸 Auspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:22 AM – 05:05 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 AM – 12:52 PM
• Labh Choghadiya: 10:46 AM – 12:26 PM
• Amrit Choghadiya: 12:26 PM – 02:05 PM
• Labh Choghadiya (Night): 08:24 PM – 09:45 PM
• Shubh Choghadiya (Night): 11:05 PM – 12:26 AM

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 03:45 PM – 05:24 PM
• Yamaganda: 09:07 AM – 10:46 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 12:26 PM – 02:05 PM
• Vishti Karana (Bhadra): Until approximately 03:22 PM

Note: Panchang timings can vary slightly depending on the exact location. The timings above are based on New Delhi, India.

🔱 What to Do on Sawan Shivratri?

Devotees can begin the day with a bath and take a vow to observe the fast. Offer water or Ganga water to Lord Shiva and worship with Bilva leaves, flowers and traditional offerings.

During the evening and night, devotees can perform Shiva Puja and chant:

“Om Namah Shivaya”

Those observing Shivratri traditionally give special importance to night-time worship and Shiva Abhishekam.

🙏 Today's Simple Remedy

On Sawan Shivratri, offer water to the Shiva Lingam and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times. Offer Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva and, according to your faith, donate food or clothes to someone in need.

According to Hindu religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Shiva on Shivratri is considered spiritually beneficial and is associated with peace, devotion and positive energy.