20 August 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat and Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, 20 August 2026: Thursday, August 20, 2026, falls during Shravana Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi according to the Hindu Panchang. The day features Vishakha Nakshatra followed by Anuradha, along with Indra Yoga. The Moon will be positioned in Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi). Devotees can use today's Panchang to plan religious activities, prayers and other important work.

📅 Today's Panchang – 20 August 2026

• Day: Thursday
• Tithi: Shravana Shukla Paksha Ashtami
• Ashtami Ends: Around 9:18 PM, followed by Navami
• Nakshatra: Vishakha until around 9:08 AM, followed by Anuradha
• Yoga: Indra Yoga
• Karana: Vishti (Bhadra) until around 8:16 AM, followed by Bava
• Moon Sign: Scorpio (Vrishchika)
• Sun Sign: Leo (Simha)
• Season: Varsha (Monsoon)
• Ayana: Dakshinayana
• Vikram Samvat: 2083
• Shaka Samvat: 1948

🌅 Sunrise and Sunset

For New Delhi, sunrise on August 20, 2026, is around 5:52–5:53 AM, while sunset is around 6:55–6:56 PM. Moonrise is approximately 1:11 PM, and moonset is around 11:28 PM.

🌸 Auspicious Timings on 20 August 2026

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:25 AM – 05:09 AM
• Pratah Sandhya: 04:48 AM – 05:52 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:58 AM – 12:50 PM
• Vijaya Muhurta: 02:35 PM – 03:27 PM
• Godhuli Muhurta: 06:56 PM – 07:18 PM
• Sayahna Sandhya: 06:56 PM – 08:00 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Approximately 12:18 AM – 02:05 AM on August 21

⚠️ Rahu Kaal and Inauspicious Timings

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Rahu Kaal in New Delhi is approximately 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM. Traditionally, starting major auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal is avoided.

• Rahu Kaal: 02:02 PM – 03:40 PM
• Yamaganda: 05:52 AM – 07:30 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 09:08 AM – 10:46 AM
• Varjyam: Approximately 01:36 PM – 03:23 PM
• Dur Muhurta: Approximately 10:14 AM – 11:06 AM

🕉️ Religious Significance of August 20, 2026

Shravana Shukla Ashtami is considered an important day in the Hindu lunar calendar. Devotees may worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and their Ishta Devata according to their family traditions.

Devotees can take a bath in the morning, offer water during worship and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” with devotion. Meditation, prayer and spiritual activities can also be included in the day's routine.

🌺 What to Do Today?

The morning hours are considered suitable for prayer, meditation and religious activities. For important work, the Abhijit Muhurta from 11:58 AM to 12:50 PM may be considered.

For marriage, housewarming, religious ceremonies or other major rituals, an individual Muhurta based on the person's birth chart and local traditions may be required.

Disclaimer: Panchang timings can vary by a few minutes depending on the location and calculation method. The timings above are intended for New Delhi, India, and should be checked against a reliable local Panchang for location-specific rituals.