20 August 2026 Panchang - Tithi, Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat & Rahu Kaal
Ashtami | Shukla Paksha | Shravan
📅 Panchang — 20 August 2026
🪐 Planetary Positions — 20 August 2026
🕉 ॐ तत्सत् — हरि ॐ तत्सत् 🕉
Wishing all a blessed Thursday blessings on this
🌙 Today's Tithi Significance
Ashtami · Shukla Paksha
Ashtami is the tithi of Maa Durga. Worshipping Durga on this day grants victory over enemies, happiness, prosperity, and protection from negative forces.
Durga worship, recite Durga Chalisa, perform Kanya Pujan, recite Durga Saptashati
Non-vegetarian food, intoxicants, lies
⭐ Today's Nakshatra: Vishakha
Deity: Indra-Agni
Vishakha is the nakshatra of purpose and determination. Efforts toward a goal succeed here.
Courageous acts, competitions, dharmic work
Disputes with friends
📖 What is Panchang and Why It Matters
Panchang is an ancient Hindu almanac based on the positions of the Sun, Moon and other planets. The word comes from Sanskrit — pancha meaning five, and anga meaning limb. The five elements are: Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana.
In Hinduism, every auspicious activity — weddings, housewarming, starting a business, or long journeys — requires consulting the Panchang for a Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time). Beyond religious purposes, it guides agriculture, seasonal planning, and important personal decisions.
🕉 The Five Elements of Panchang
Tithi is the angular distance between the Moon and Sun. There are 30 Tithis — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning). Choosing the right Tithi is essential for fasts, worship, and auspicious events.
Today: Ashtami (Shukla Paksha)The seven days of the week are named after seven planets — Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn), Sunday (Sun).
Today: ThursdayThe Moon transits through one of 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) each day. Each Nakshatra has its own deity and qualities that influence the day's energy.
Today: VishakhaYoga is derived by adding the longitudes of the Sun and Moon. There are 27 Yogas, some auspicious (Amrita, Saubhagya) and some inauspicious (Vishkumbha, Vajra).
Today: IndraA Karana is half a Tithi. There are 11 Karanas — 4 fixed and 7 movable. The Bhadra Karana is considered inauspicious for starting new work.
Today: Vishti