📅 Date & Day

  • Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
  • Month: Phalguna (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu calendar
  • Paksha (Lunar Phase): Shukla (waxing moon)

🌙 Tithi (Lunar Day)

  • Shukla Paksha Navami (9th tithi) until early hours
  • Then Shukla Paksha Dashami (10th tithi) for most of the day.
    This tithi is considered good for worship, ceremonies, and beginning new work.

⭐ Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

  • Mrigashira Nakshatra until around midday
  • Followed by Ardra Nakshatra for the rest of the day.
    Both connect to learning, travel, creativity, and self-expression.

🪐 Yog & Karana

  • Yoga: Priti (auspicious overall for emotional harmony and connecting with others) until late evening.
  • Karana:
    • Taitila in the morning
    • Garaja later in the day — both generally considered favorable for action and engagement.

☀️ Sunrise & Sunset (approx.)

  • Sunrise: 06:49 – 06:55 AM
  • Sunset: 18:17 – 18:39 PM (depends on city)

⏰ Inauspicious Periods (Avoid Starting Major Work)

  • Rahukalam: ~1:50 PM – 3:20 PM
  • Yamagandam: ~6:40 AM – 8:05 AM
  • Gulikai Kalam: ~9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Dur Muhurat / Varjyam: evening periods not ideal for new ventures

These times are traditionally considered inauspicious for purchases, contracts, marriage ceremonies, or formal commitments.

🛕 Auspicious Timings

  • Abhijit Muhurat: Around midday — a short but highly favorable period for starting important tasks.
  • Amrit Kalam: Early morning hours — ideal for spiritual activities like prayers, meditation, or rituals.

🍃 Rashi & moon Sign

  • Moon Sign (Rashi):
    • Early part of day: Vrishabha (Taurus)
    • Later: Mithuna (Gemini) (timings can vary by location)

Moon in these signs supports clear communication, adaptability, and grounding emotional energy.

🔎 Summary – Panchang Key Highlights for 26 Feb 2026

Panchang Element

Detail

Tithi

Shukla Navami → Shukla Dashami

Nakshatra

Mrigashira → Ardra

Yoga

Priti (good)

Karana

Taitila → Garaja

Rahukalam

~1:50 PM–3:20 PM

Auspicious Time

Abhijit Muhurat (midday)

Sunrise / Sunset

~06:50 AM / ~18:20–18:40 PM

🪔 Practical Guidance

  • Good for: Rituals, prayers (especially morning), spiritual practices, planning new projects around Abhijit Muhurat.
  • Avoid: Signing important agreements or ceremonies during Rahukalam and Yamagandam.
  • Beneficial activities: Meditation, devotional chanting, temple visits, family gatherings.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

26/02/2026 07:43 AM