12 August 2026 Panchang: Sawan Amavasya, Shubh Muhurat & Rahukaal

12 August 2026 Panchang: Sawan Amavasya, Tithi, Nakshatra, Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings

New Delhi, 12 August 2026: Wednesday, 12 August 2026, is spiritually significant as it marks Sawan Krishna Amavasya. According to the Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi continues until late night, while Pushya Nakshatra prevails in the morning before Ashlesha Nakshatra begins. Sawan Amavasya is traditionally considered an important day for worship, charity, remembrance of ancestors and spiritual practices.

📅 Today’s Panchang — 12 August 2026

• Day: Wednesday
• Month: Shravan (Sawan)
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Tithi: Amavasya, until 11:06 PM, followed by Pratipada
• Nakshatra: Pushya until 07:59 AM, followed by Ashlesha
• Yoga: Vyatipata until 03:26 PM, followed by Variyan
• Karana: Chatushpada until 12:27 PM, followed by Naga
• Moon Sign: Cancer
• Sun Sign: Cancer
• Season: Monsoon
• Vikram Samvat: 2083
• Shaka Samvat: 1948

🌑 Sawan Amavasya 2026 Significance

Sawan Amavasya is considered an important day in Hindu religious traditions. Devotees may observe the day through Lord Shiva worship, charity, meditation and remembrance of ancestors. Many people also perform religious rituals and offer prayers for peace, prosperity and spiritual well-being.

🌸 Auspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Brahma Muhurta: 03:55 AM – 04:41 AM
• Labha Choghadiya: 05:48 AM – 07:28 AM
• Amrita Choghadiya: 07:28 AM – 09:07 AM
• Shubha Choghadiya: 10:47 AM – 12:26 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 04:38 AM – 06:06 AM on 13 August

Note: Abhijit Muhurta is not available on this day according to the referenced Panchang.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Yamaganda: 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Rahu Kaal: 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

According to traditional Hindu astrology, important auspicious activities are generally avoided during Rahu Kaal and other inauspicious periods.

☀️ Sunrise & Sunset

• Sunrise: 05:48 AM
• Sunset: 07:03 PM
• Moonrise: No Moonrise due to Amavasya
• Moonset: 06:51 PM

🕉️ Today’s Religious Remedy

Since it is Wednesday, devotees can worship Lord Ganesha, offer Durva grass and present a Modak as bhog. Reciting the Ganapati Atharvashirsha can also be included in the day's prayers according to one's tradition.

As it is also Sawan Amavasya, devotees may perform Lord Shiva's Jalabhishek, offer donations to those in need and remember their ancestors with devotion.

Disclaimer: Panchang timings can vary slightly depending on the location. The timings above are based on New Delhi.