20 August 2026 Panchang
20 August 2026 Tithi — Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
20 August 2026 • Thursday • Shravan Month
Today, 20 August 2026 (Thursday), is Ashtami, Shukla Paksha. The Moon is in Vishakha nakshatra, with Yoga इन्द्र and Karana विष्टि. This falls in Shravan month, Vikram Samvat 2083.
In the Hindu Panchang, Tithi is the most important element. Fasts, worship, ceremonies and festivals are all decided by the Tithi. A Tithi is the time it takes for the angular distance between the Moon and Sun to increase by 12 degrees.
⏰ Important Times
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Tithi Start
07:17 PM
Tithi End
09:21 PM
Sunrise
05:53 AM
Moonrise
11:00 AM
Today's Special Mantra
Ashtami — माँ दुर्गा
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Chant this mantra 108 times for peace of mind and auspicious blessings
Today's Full Panchang Details
🌕 Ashtami Tithi Significance
Presiding Deity
Maa Durga (Bhavani)
Ashtami is the tithi of Maa Durga. Worshipping Durga on this day grants victory over enemies, happiness, prosperity, and protection from negative forces.
🙏 Vrat / Festival
Monthly Durgashtami, Janmashtami (Krishna Ashtami)
✅ What to Do Today
Durga worship, recite Durga Chalisa, perform Kanya Pujan, recite Durga Saptashati
⚠️ What to Avoid Today
Non-vegetarian food, intoxicants, lies
📅 20 August 2026 Tithis for 15 days from
| Date | Day | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026Sel. | Thursday | 🌕 Ashtami |
| 21 August 2026 | Friday | 🌕 Navami |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | 🌖 Dashami |
| 23 August 2026 | Sunday | 🌖 EkadashiEkadashi |
| 24 August 2026 | Monday | 🌖 Dwadashi |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | 🌖 Dwadashi |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | 🌖 Trayodashi |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | 🌖 Chaturdashi |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | 🌕 PurnimaPurnima |
| 29 August 2026 | Saturday | 🌗 Pratipada |
| 30 August 2026 | Sunday | 🌗 Dwitiya |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | 🌗 Tritiya |
| 1 September 2026 | Tuesday | 🌗 ChaturthiSpecial |
| 2 September 2026 | Wednesday | 🌘 Panchami |
| 3 September 2026 | Thursday | 🌘 Saptami |
🌙 All 30 Tithis
☀️ Shukla Paksha (1–15)
🌑 Krishna Paksha (1–15)
📖 About Today's Tithi
🌙 What is a Tithi?
A lunar month has 30 Tithis — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Shukla Paksha runs from Pratipada to Purnima (full moon), and Krishna Paksha from Pratipada to Amavasya (new moon). Each Tithi has its own presiding deity and significance.
🙏 Why Check the Tithi?
Any auspicious activity — marriage, housewarming, fasting, tonsure — yields better results when done on the right Tithi. Tithis like Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya are considered especially meritorious. Knowing the daily Tithi is therefore valuable for every Hindu.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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