Tithi (Lunar Day):

  • Shukla Panchami continues until late evening, followed by Shashthi
  • Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
  • Moon stays in Swati nakshatra

Karana (Half Tithi):

  • Kaulava karana in effect across the night

Yoga:

  • Begins with Brahma Yoga and extends well into the next day

Weekday (Vara):

  • It’s Guruvaar—Thursday


Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

Auspicious Times (Muhurats):

  • Brahma Muhurta: Approx. 5:08 AM – 5:52 AM
  • Abhijit Muhurta: Midday: 12:42 PM – 1:35 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta: 3:20 PM – 4:12 PM
  • Amrit Kaal: 1:16 PM – 3:04 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta (Midnight): Around 12:47 AM – 1:31 AM into august 29



Inauspicious Periods:

  • Rahu Kaal: 2:47 PM – 4:25 PM
  • Yamaganda: 6:35 AM – 8:14 AM
  • Gulika Kalam: 9:52 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Dur Muhurta: 10:57 AM – 11:50 AM, 3:23 PM – 4:13 PM
  • Varjyam (inauspicious window): 4:12 PM – 5:04 PM


Lunar & Celestial Details

  • Sunrise / Sunset: ~6:35 AM / 7:42 PM
  • Moonrise / Moonset: ~11:57 AM / 10:12 PM
  • Ritu (Season): Sharad (Autumn), with Ayana as Dakshinayana


Religious Observance

  • Today marks Rishi Panchami, a sacred vrat observed by many for ritual purity and honoring sage traditions


Quick Reference Table

Category

Details

Tithi

Shukla Panchami → Shashthi (evening)

Nakshatra

Swati

Karana

Kaulava

Yoga

Brahma

Var (Weekday)

Thursday

Auspicious Hours

Brahma, Abhijit, Vijay, Amrit, Nishita Muhurats

Inauspicious Hours

Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Dur Muhurta, Varjyam

Festival/Vrat

Rishi Panchami


How to Use This Panchangam

  • For rituals or puja: Utilize auspicious muhurats like Abhijit or Vijaya for best results.
  • To avoid misfortune: Steer clear of activities during Rahu Kaal, Dur Muhurta, or Varjyam.
  • Observing Rishi Panchami: Ideal time for spiritual purification, fasting, or sage-worship rituals.

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