Howrah Panchang for Saturday, 8 August 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Howrah, West Bengal, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E.
Howrah Panchang at a glance
- In Howrah on 8 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Dashami until 1:59 PM, then Krishna Ekadashi until 11:05 AM on 9 Aug (IST).
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is Rohini until 4:51 PM, then Mrigashira until 2:43 PM on 9 Aug (IST).
- The yoga in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is Dhruva until 9:02 AM, then Vyaghata until 5:38 AM on 9 Aug (IST).
- The karana in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is Vishti (Bhadra) until 1:59 PM, then Bava until 12:34 AM on 9 Aug, then Balava until 11:05 AM on 9 Aug (IST).
- Sunrise in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is at 5:11 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (IST).
- In Howrah on 8 August 2026, moonrise is at 12:02 AM and moonset is at 2:15 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 8:26 AM to 10:04 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 1:20 PM to 2:58 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 5:11 AM to 6:49 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 11:16 AM to 12:08 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 8 August 2026.
- The Moon in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is in Vrishabha (Taurus) until 3:49 AM on 9 Aug, then Mithuna (Gemini) until 9:11 PM on 10 Aug (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashadha (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Saturday |
| Tithi | Krishna Dashami until Krishna Ekadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Rohini until Mrigashira until |
| Yoga | Dhruva until Vyaghata until |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until Balava until |
| Moon sign | Vrishabha (Taurus) until Mithuna (Gemini) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Karka (Cancer) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 13 h 3 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 58 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Howrah
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 8 August 2026 in Howrah.
Texts for this day
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti for Saturday Hanuman worship.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Saturday Hanuman worship is a common custom.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashadha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Shravana |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- In Howrah on 8 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Dashami until 1:59 PM, then Krishna Ekadashi until 11:05 AM on 9 Aug (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 8:26 AM to 10:04 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 Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is Rohini until 4:51 PM, then Mrigashira until 2:43 PM on 9 Aug (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is from 11:16 AM to 12:08 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 6:49 AM–8:26 AM, Labh 1:20 PM–2:58 PM, Amrit 2:58 PM–4:35 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- Sunrise in Howrah on 8 August 2026 is at 5:11 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Howrah on 8 August 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 8 August 2026.
More Howrah Panchang dates
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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 Howrah at 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology