23 August 2026 Panchang: Putrada Ekadashi & Auspicious Timings

23 August 2026 Panchang: Putrada Ekadashi, Auspicious Timings and Puja Vidhi

New Delhi, 23 August 2026: Sunday is considered spiritually significant as Putrada Ekadashi is being observed today. According to the Hindu Panchang, today falls on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Shravan month. The day is associated with Lord Vishnu and is considered auspicious for fasting, prayers, charity and spiritual practices.

📅 Today’s Panchang — 23 August 2026

• Day: Sunday
• Tithi: Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: Approximately 4:19 AM on 24 August
• Nakshatra: Mula, until around 5:43–5:45 PM
• After Mula: Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
• Yoga: Vishkumbha, until around 6:10–6:15 AM
• After Vishkumbha: Priti Yoga
• Karana: Vanija, until around 3:11 PM
• After Vanija: Vishti Karana
• Moon Sign: Sagittarius (Dhanu)
• Sun Sign: Leo (Simha)
• Month: Shravan
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Season: Varsha (Monsoon)
• Vikram Samvat: 2083
• Shaka Samvat: 1948

Today is observed as Shravan Putrada Ekadashi, one of the important Ekadashi fasting days dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

🌸 Auspicious Timings — According to Delhi Time

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:26 AM – 05:10 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: Approximately 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM
• Vijaya Muhurta: Approximately 02:32 PM – 03:23 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Approximately 10:34 AM – 12:22 PM
• Sunrise: Approximately 05:54 AM
• Sunset: Approximately 06:52–06:53 PM

Abhijit Muhurta is traditionally considered an auspicious period for beginning important activities. Devotees may also use suitable auspicious timings for puja and religious activities.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings — Delhi

• Rahu Kaal: Approximately 05:15 PM – 06:52 PM
• Yamaganda: Approximately 12:23 PM – 02:00 PM
• Gulika Kaal: Approximately 03:38 PM – 05:15 PM

According to traditional Hindu astrology, Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal are generally avoided for starting important auspicious activities.

🕉️ Significance of Putrada Ekadashi 2026

Putrada Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and holds special religious significance for devotees. According to Hindu traditions, observing an Ekadashi fast, worshipping Lord Vishnu, chanting Vishnu mantras and performing charity are considered spiritually beneficial.

Devotees can offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves and yellow clothing to Lord Vishnu during the puja. Those observing the Ekadashi fast should follow their family tradition and choose a fasting method suitable for their individual circumstances.

🙏 Today’s Puja Remedy

After taking a bath in the morning, worship Lord Vishnu and offer Tulsi leaves to the deity. Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” with devotion. Donating food, clothes or other essentials to someone in need is also traditionally considered auspicious.

Note: Panchang timings can vary by location and may differ by a few minutes depending on the calculation method. The timings mentioned above are intended for New Delhi, India (IST).