Delhi Panchang for Friday, 21 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 21 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Navami until 11:36 PM, then Shukla Dashami until 2:00 AM on 23 Aug (IST).
- The nakshatra in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is Anuradha until 11:53 AM, then Jyeshtha until 2:49 PM on 22 Aug (IST).
- The yoga in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is Vaidhriti until 5:18 AM on 22 Aug, then Vishkumbha until 6:14 AM on 23 Aug (IST).
- The karana in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is Balava until 10:26 AM, then Kaulava until 11:36 PM, then Taitila until 12:48 PM on 22 Aug (IST).
- Sunrise in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (IST).
- In Delhi on 21 August 2026, moonrise is at 2:07 PM and there is no moonset (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 10:46 AM to 12:24 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 3:39 PM to 5:17 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 7:31 AM to 9:08 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:50 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Delhi on 21 August 2026.
- The Moon in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is in Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 2:49 PM on 22 Aug (IST).
- The lunar month is Shravana (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until Shukla Dashami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha until Jyeshtha until |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti until Vishkumbha until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Vrishchika (Scorpio) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Simha (Leo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 13 h 1 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 21 August 2026 in Delhi.
Texts for this day
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
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 21 August 2026?
- In Delhi on 21 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Navami until 11:36 PM, then Shukla Dashami until 2:00 AM on 23 Aug (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Delhi on 21 August 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 10:46 AM to 12:24 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 Delhi on 21 August 2026?
- The nakshatra in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is Anuradha until 11:53 AM, then Jyeshtha until 2:49 PM on 22 Aug (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Delhi on 21 August 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:50 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 7:31 AM–9:08 AM, Amrit 9:08 AM–10:46 AM, Shubh 12:24 PM–2:01 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Delhi on 21 August 2026?
- Sunrise in Delhi on 21 August 2026 is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Delhi on 21 August 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Delhi on 21 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