Aaj Ka Panchang 24 August 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra & Shubh Muhurat

24 August 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat & Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, August 24, 2026: Today is Monday, and according to the Hindu Panchang, it is Shravana Shukla Paksha Dwadashi. The day holds religious significance as Dwadashi is traditionally associated with Lord Vishnu worship and the Parana of Ekadashi fasts. The Moon will remain in Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi), while Purva Ashadha Nakshatra will prevail for most of the day.

📅 Today’s Panchang — 24 August 2026

• Day: Monday
• Tithi: Shravana Shukla Dwadashi
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Hindu Month: Shravana
• Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha, until around 8:27 PM
• Yoga: Preeti Yoga until around 7:03 AM, followed by Ayushman Yoga
• Karana: Bava until around 5:22 PM, followed by Balava
• Moon Sign: Sagittarius (Dhanu)
• Sun Sign: Leo (Simha)
• Season: Varsha (Monsoon)
• Ayana: Dakshinayana

🌅 Sunrise & Sunset

• Sunrise: Around 5:55 AM
• Sunset: Around 6:51 PM
• Moonrise: Around 4:35 PM
• Moonset: Around 2:57 AM on August 25

🌸 Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:19 AM – 5:07 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 AM – 12:47 PM
• Vijaya Muhurta: 2:23 PM – 3:05 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Around 3:07 PM – 4:53 PM
• Godhuli Muhurta: 6:27 PM – 7:15 PM
• Nishita Muhurta: 11:59 PM – 12:47 AM on August 25

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 7:32 AM – 9:09 AM
• Yamaganda: 10:46 AM – 12:23 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 2:00 PM – 3:37 PM
• Dur Muhurta: Around 12:55 PM – 1:46 PM and 1:43 PM – 2:34 PM

Traditionally, devotees are advised to avoid starting important or auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal and other inauspicious periods.

🕉️ Religious Significance of 24 August 2026

Today is Shravana Shukla Dwadashi, which is considered an important day for worshipping Lord Vishnu. Devotees observing Ekadashi traditionally perform their fast Parana during the appropriate Dwadashi period according to their local Panchang.

The day is also associated with Jhulan Yatra, a devotional festival celebrating the swing pastimes of Lord Krishna and Radha.

🙏 Today’s Spiritual Remedy

Offer yellow flowers and Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu and chant the mantra:

“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

Devotees may also donate food or yellow-colored items to someone in need. Those observing Ekadashi should follow their family tradition and local Panchang for the correct Dwadashi Parana timing.

Note: Panchang timings can vary by location. The timings above are intended for New Delhi and may differ by a few minutes in other cities.