21 August 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra & Shubh Muhurat

21 August 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra and Shubh Muhurat

New Delhi, 21 August 2026: Friday, 21 August 2026, is considered spiritually significant according to Hindu astrology and Panchang. Today marks Shukla Paksha Navami of the Shravan month. The Navami Tithi will continue until around 11:36–11:37 PM, after which Dashami Tithi will begin. The Moon will remain in Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi), while Anuradha Nakshatra will continue until late morning before Jyeshtha Nakshatra begins.

📅 Today's Panchang – 21 August 2026

• Day: Friday
• Month: Shravan
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Shukla Navami
• Navami Tithi: Until approximately 11:36–11:37 PM
• Next Tithi: Shukla Dashami
• Nakshatra: Anuradha until approximately 11:52–11:54 AM
• Next Nakshatra: Jyeshtha
• Yoga: Vaidhriti
• Karana: Balava until approximately 10:26 AM, followed by Kaulava
• Moon Sign: Scorpio (Vrishchika)
• Sun Sign: Leo (Simha)
• Season: Varsha (Monsoon)
• Vikram Samvat: 2083
• Shaka Samvat: 1948

🌅 Sunrise and Sunset

For New Delhi, the approximate sunrise time on 21 August 2026 is 5:53 AM, while sunset will be around 6:55 PM.

🌸 Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:26 AM – 05:10 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:58 AM – 12:50 PM
• Vijay Muhurat: Around 02:34 PM – 03:26 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Approximately 04:58 AM – 06:45 AM
• Godhuli Muhurat: Around 06:53 PM – 07:17 PM

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 10:46 AM – 12:24 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 07:31 AM – 09:09 AM
• Yamaganda: Around 03:39 PM – 05:17 PM

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

🕉️ Religious Significance of 21 August 2026

Shukla Paksha Navami holds religious importance in Hindu tradition. Devotees can use the day for prayer, meditation, mantra chanting, charity and spiritual activities. Since the day falls on Friday, worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Devi is also considered auspicious.

🙏 Today's Religious Remedy

After taking a bath in the morning, worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi with devotion. Offer water to Lord Shiva and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times. Offering white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi and donating according to one's capacity to someone in need is also considered auspicious.

Note: Panchang timings can vary by a few minutes depending on the location and calculation method. The timings mentioned above are based on New Delhi.