Delhi Panchang for Monday, 17 August 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Delhi, India (also known as New Delhi). All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 28.6139° N, 77.2090° E.
Delhi Panchang at a glance
- In Delhi on 17 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Panchami until 5:00 PM, then Shukla Shashthi until 5:51 PM on 18 Aug (IST).
- The nakshatra in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is Chitra until 4:58 AM on 18 Aug, then Swati until 6:47 AM on 19 Aug (IST).
- The yoga in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is Shubha until 3:29 AM on 18 Aug, then Shukla until 3:23 AM on 19 Aug (IST).
- The karana in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is Balava until 5:00 PM, then Kaulava until 5:20 AM on 18 Aug, then Taitila until 5:51 PM on 18 Aug (IST).
- Sunrise in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (IST).
- In Delhi on 17 August 2026, moonrise is at 10:17 AM and moonset is at 9:37 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 7:29 AM to 9:08 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 10:46 AM to 12:25 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 2:03 PM to 3:41 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:51 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Delhi on 17 August 2026.
- The Moon in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is in Kanya (Virgo) until 4:19 PM, then Tula (Libra) until 9:51 PM on 19 Aug (IST).
- The lunar month is Shravana (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Monday |
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until Shukla Shashthi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Chitra until Swati until |
| Yoga | Shubha until Shukla until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Kanya (Virgo) until Tula (Libra) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Karka (Cancer) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 13 h 7 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 53 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Delhi
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Simha Sankranti at . The Sun enters a new sidereal sign during this Panchang day.
Texts for this day
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for Shiva's weekday.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: Monday is customarily dedicated to Shiva.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Shravana |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Shravana |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- In Delhi on 17 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Panchami until 5:00 PM, then Shukla Shashthi until 5:51 PM on 18 Aug (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 7:29 AM to 9:08 AM (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 Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- The nakshatra in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is Chitra until 4:58 AM on 18 Aug, then Swati until 6:47 AM on 19 Aug (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:51 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Amrit 5:51 AM–7:29 AM, Shubh 9:08 AM–10:46 AM, Labh 3:41 PM–5:20 PM, Amrit 5:20 PM–6:58 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- Sunrise in Delhi on 17 August 2026 is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Delhi on 17 August 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Delhi on 17 August 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 Delhi at 28.6139° N, 77.2090° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology