Today’s Panchang 18 August 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat

18 August 2026 Panchang: Know Tithi, Nakshatra, Auspicious-Inauspicious Timings and Today’s Remedies

New Delhi, 18 August 2026: Tuesday, 18 August 2026, falls under the Shukla Paksha Shashthi Tithi of the Shravan month according to the Hindu Panchang. Today, Swati Nakshatra and Shukla Yoga will prevail. Devotees can consider the auspicious timings for puja, religious activities and important work. Let’s know the complete 18 August 2026 Panchang, including today’s tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karan, Rahukaal, Abhijit Muhurat and other important timings.

📅 Today’s Panchang – 18 August 2026

• Day: Tuesday
• Month: Shravan
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Shukla Shashthi until approximately 5:51 PM, followed by Saptami
• Nakshatra: Swati
• Yoga: Shukla Yoga
• Karan: Taitila
• Moon Sign: Libra
• Sun Sign: Leo
• Season: Monsoon
• Ayana: Dakshinayana

The Shukla Shashthi Tithi will continue until approximately 5:51 PM, after which Shukla Saptami will begin. Swati Nakshatra will remain in effect during the day.

🌅 Sunrise and Sunset

• Sunrise: 05:51 AM
• Sunset: 06:57 PM
• Moonrise: Approximately 11:15 AM
• Moon Sign: Libra

These timings are based on New Delhi/Delhi local time. Panchang timings may vary slightly depending on the location.

🌸 Auspicious Timings on 18 August 2026

The following auspicious periods can be considered for religious activities, puja and important tasks:

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:25 AM – 05:09 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM – 12:51 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: 02:36 PM – 03:28 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 06:56 PM – 07:20 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 09:20 PM – 11:03 PM

Among these, Abhijit Muhurat is traditionally considered one of the important auspicious periods of the day.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings Today

Before starting an important or auspicious activity, it is traditionally recommended to check Rahukaal and other inauspicious periods.

• Rahukaal: 03:41 PM – 05:19 PM
• Yamaganda: 09:08 AM – 10:46 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 12:25 PM – 02:03 PM

According to Hindu astrology, people traditionally avoid beginning new auspicious activities during Rahukaal.

🕉️ Today’s Remedy

Since it is Tuesday, worshipping Lord Hanuman is considered auspicious. After taking a bath in the morning, devotees can offer sindoor and jasmine oil to Lord Hanuman and recite the Hanuman Chalisa.

Devotees can also chant “Om Hanumate Namah” with devotion. Offering water to Lord Shiva and remembering Him is also considered spiritually beneficial.

✨ Why Is Today’s Panchang Important?

The Hindu Panchang consists of five major elements: Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karan. These are traditionally used to determine auspicious timings for religious ceremonies, puja and important activities.

On 18 August 2026, the combination of Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra and Shukla Yoga makes the day significant from a Panchang perspective.

📌 Important Note

The above timings are based on Delhi/New Delhi local time (IST). Panchang timings, including sunrise, sunset, Rahukaal and Muhurat, can vary by a few minutes depending on the city and geographical location. Readers should check the local Panchang for location-specific timings.