📅 Date & General Overview
Gregorian Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Day: Sunday
Month (Hindu): Phalguna – Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase)
Shaka Samvat: 1947, Visvavasu
Vikram Samvat: 2083 (varies by region)
Season: Spring (Vasant)
🌞 Sun & moon Timings
Event
Time
Sunrise
~06:24 AM
Sunset
~06:14 PM
Moonrise
~10:24 PM
Moonset
~10:00 AM (next day)
(Times vary slightly by city but generally similar across most of India.)
🕉️ Panchang Elements (Five Key Attributes)
🗓️ Tithi (Lunar Day)
- Krishna Panchami — until ~09:11 PM
- Krishna Shashthi — begins ~09:11 PM → next day
Tithi refers to the lunar day and governs auspiciousness for rituals and activities.
🌙 Nakshatra (Star Constellation)
- Swati: until ~01:31 PM
- Vishaka: from ~01:31 PM onwards
Nakshatra influences personality of the day, emotional tone & timing for actions.
📿 Yoga & Karana
These further refine auspicious/inauspicious influences:
- Yoga:
- Dhruva – till early morning
- Vyaghata – later part of the day
- Karana:
- Kaulava, Taitila (day portions)
- Garija (night)
Yogas & Karanas help determine favorable timing for rituals.
🙌 Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurat)
Category
Time
Abhijit Muhurta
~11:55 AM – 12:44 PM
Amritakalam / amrita Kaalam
Early morning windows (varies by region)
- These periods are considered best for beginning important tasks, ceremonies, worship & auspicious actions.
🚫 Inauspicious Time Slots (Avoid New Beginnings)
Descriptor
Time
Rahukalam
~4:46 PM – 6:15 PM
Yamagandam
~12:19 PM – 1:48 PM
Gulika Kalam
~3:17 PM – 4:46 PM
Varjyam
~7:44 PM – 9:31 PM
- These timings are traditionally avoided for starting major events or important decisions.
🎉 Special Notes & Observances
📌 Festivals & Regional Observances
- In some traditions, Rang Panchami or similar regional celebrations may be associated with this date.
- International Women’s Day is also on march 8 each year, often observed socially and culturally across india and the world.
📘 Usage of Panchang
People consult the daily Panchang to plan:
- Puja/ritual start times
- Marriage auspicious times
- Housewarming, travel, or business commencements
- Timing for religious observances
Understanding the Panchang helps align personal and spiritual activities with natural celestial rhythms.
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