Aligarh Panchang for Sunday, 20 December 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 27.8974° N, 78.0880° E.
Aligarh Panchang at a glance
- In Aligarh on 20 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 8:15 PM, then Shukla Dwadashi until 5:36 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- The nakshatra in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is Ashwini until 2:55 PM, then Bharani until 1:09 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- The yoga in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is Parigha until 8:10 AM, then Shiva until 5:07 AM on 21 Dec, then Siddha until 1:32 AM on 22 Dec (IST).
- The karana in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is Vanija until 9:18 AM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 8:15 PM, then Bava until 7:00 AM on 21 Dec, then Balava until 5:36 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- Sunrise in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (IST).
- In Aligarh on 20 December 2026, moonrise is at 1:53 PM and moonset is at 2:44 AM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 4:08 PM to 5:26 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 12:15 PM to 1:32 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 2:50 PM to 4:08 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 11:54 AM to 12:35 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Aligarh on 20 December 2026.
- The Moon in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is in Mesha (Aries) until 6:36 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Sunday |
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until Shukla Dwadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini until Bharani until |
| Yoga | Parigha until Shiva until Siddha until |
| Karana | Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until Balava until |
| Moon sign | Mesha (Aries) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 23 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 38 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Aligarh
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Ekadashi Vrat (tithi – ). Ekadashi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule; Vaishnava observance can fall a day later).
Texts for this day
- Ekadashi Vrat Source-backed: Narada Purana 1.23.3-4.
- Gayatri Mantra Editorial link: the verse addresses Savitr, the solar deity; Sunday is the Sun's weekday.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: the Vishnu aarti for a Vishnu observance.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Margashirsha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Margashirsha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- In Aligarh on 20 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 8:15 PM, then Shukla Dwadashi until 5:36 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 4:08 PM to 5:26 PM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is Ashwini until 2:55 PM, then Bharani until 1:09 PM on 21 Dec (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is from 11:54 AM to 12:35 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 9:39 AM–10:57 AM, Amrit 10:57 AM–12:15 PM, Shubh 1:32 PM–2:50 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- Sunrise in Aligarh on 20 December 2026 is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Aligarh on 20 December 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Aligarh on 20 December 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Aligarh at 27.8974° N, 78.0880° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology