📅 Date & Day
- Date: saturday, 14 March 2026
- Weekday (Vara): saturday (Shanivaar)
- Hindu Month: Phalguna (अमन्त) / Chaitra (पुर्निमान्त) — overlapping based on regional calendar computations.
🌙 Tithi (Lunar Day)
- Dashami Tithi: Until early morning (approx 08:11 AM)
- Ekadashi Tithi: Begins from 08:11 AM and continues into the next day.
- Ekadashi is considered a sacred fasting day for devotees, especially for Lord Vishnu’s worship.
⭐ Nakshatra (Star Constellation)
- Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra dominates from early morning (approx 03:03 AM) of 14 March and continues into the next day.
- This Nakshatra is linked with determination, integrity, success in long‑term goals, and leadership qualities.
🪔 Yoga and Karana
- Yoga:
- Variyan Yoga until around 10:42 AM
- Parigha Yoga from 10:42 AM onward — supportive of spiritual growth and balance.
- Karana:
- Vishti until approx early morning
- Bava and Balava follow later in the day, influencing routine actions and energy.
☀️ Sun & moon Positions
- Sunrise: ~ 06:28 AM
- Sunset: ~ 06:22 PM
- Moonrise: ~ 03:22 AM
- Moonset: ~ 02:11 PM
(Times are approximate and vary slightly by city.)
🚫 Inauspicious Timings (Avoid Important Work)
On this day certain periods are traditionally avoided for starting auspicious or important tasks such as weddings, property deals, or journeys:
- Rahu Kaal: ~ 09:27 AM – 10:56 AM
- Gulika Kaal: Morning period (varies by region)
- Yamaganda: 01:54 PM – 03:23 PM
- Varjyam: 09:00 AM – 10:40 AM
- Durmuhurta: Early morning period (~08:15 AM – 09:02 AM)
These time blocks are considered inauspicious for new beginnings or starting important rituals.
🌞 Auspicious Timings (Good for shubh Karma)
These are favourable periods for spiritual practices, rituals, and initiating positive activities:
- Brahma Muhurta: Early morning (around 05:00 AM – 05:48 AM) — ideal for meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices.
- Abhijit Muhurta: ~ 12:01 PM – 12:49 PM — excellent for auspicious beginnings.
- Amrit Kaal: Night period 09:56 PM – 11:39 PM — favorable for chanting, puja, or devotional worship.
📿 Special Observances (Hindu Ritual Context)
According to Hindu calendars, March 14, 2026 overlaps with the Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) period in some regions, signifying an evening fast or puja dedicated to Lord shiva for peace and spiritual strength.
Also, since this day falls during Ekadashi Tithi, many devotees may observe fasting or prayer rituals to seek spiritual purification and blessings.
🧘 How This Panchang Helps
A daily Panchang (Hindu astrological almanac) guides:
- Timing for Puja & Rituals: Choosing auspicious hours like Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit Muhurta.
- Avoiding Inauspicious Moments: Such as Rahu Kaal and Durmuhurta.
- Fasting and Devotion: Observances like Ekadashi and Pradosh Vrat enrich spiritual practices.
This is widely used by practitioners to plan ceremonies, spiritual routines, travel, and business starts in harmony with cosmic influences.
🪶 Summary — Panchang at a Glance (14 March 2026)
Element
Detail
Tithi
Dashami → Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha)
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Yoga
Variyan → Parigha
Karana
Vishti → Bava → Balava
Rahu Kaal
9:27 AM – 10:56 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
~12:01 PM – 12:49 PM
Amrit Kaal
~9:56 PM – 11:39 PM
Pradosh Vrat
Observed on this day
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