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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 21 July 2026

8, AshadhaShukla Paksha, Ashtami
2082 Gujarati Samvat
21
July 2026
Tuesday
Festivals & Vratas:Bhadra∞Yoga:SiddhaSiddha Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 05:17 AM, Jul 22
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 08:48 PM
Next: Swati

Yoga

Ends at 06:24 PM
Next: Sadhya

Karana

Ends at 04:35 PM
Next: Bava

Vara

Tuesday
Weekday (Mars (Mangala))
Ruler: Mars (Mangala)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
05:41 AM (Sunrise)12:0007:00 PM (Sunset)00:0005:42 AM, Jul 22 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 05:17 AM, Jul 22)
Nakshatra
Chitra (Ends at 08:48 PM)
Swati
Yoga
Siddha (Ends at 06:24 PM)
Sadhya
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) (Ends at 04:35 PM)
Bava (Ends at 05:17 AM, Jul 22)

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
05:41 AM
Sunset
07:00 PM
Sun Sign: Cancer (Karka)Day Length (Dinamana): 13h 18mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:20 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
12:14 PM
Moonset
11:41 PM
Moon Sign: Virgo (Kanya)Night Length (Ratrimana): 10h 42m

Detailed Panchanga

Shukla Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 05:17 AM, Jul 22• Next: Navami
Yoga
SiddhaEnds at 06:24 PM• Next: Sadhya
Weekday
Tuesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Ashadha
ChitraEnds at 08:48 PM• Next: Swati
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)(04:35 PM)Bava(05:17 AM, Jul 22)Balava(Full Night)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha(Bright Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Ashadha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Pushya (Pada 1)
Moon Sign
Virgo (Kanya)(till 07:54 AM)→ Libra (Tula) (from 07:54 AM)
Sun Sign
Cancer (Karka)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
PushyaPada 1
Nakshatra Padas
Chitra (Pada 2)07:54 AMChitra (Pada 3)02:20 PMChitra (Pada 4)08:48 PMSwati (Pada 1)03:19 AM, Jul 22Swati (Pada 2)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 94.06°Moon Longitude: 178.85°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2083 · Shaka 1948
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
6(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Raudraupto 03:42 PM, Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Next Samvat
Durmati(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Ashadha(Purnimanta)
Ashadha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings9 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:16 AM – 04:59 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:38 AM – 05:42 AM
  • 11:54 AM – 12:48 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:34 PM – 03:27 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    07:00 PM – 07:21 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    07:00 PM – 08:04 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    11:24 AM – 01:07 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    12:00 AM – 12:43 AM, Jul 22
Auspicious Yogas (8)1 Active
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Auspicious Timings Guide: Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.

Inauspicious Periods

19 Periods8 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)8 Active
  • 03:41 PM – 05:20 PM
  • Yamaganda
    09:01 AM – 10:41 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    12:21 PM – 02:01 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    08:22 AM – 09:15 AM
  • Varjyam
    02:56 AM – 04:41 AM, Jul 22
  • Baana Dosha
    Mrityu
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    05:41 AM – 04:35 PM
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • Aadal Yoga
    05:41 AM – 08:48 PM
Inauspicious Yogas (9)0 Active
  • Vidaal Yoga
    None
  • Dagdha Yoga
    None
  • Krakacha Yoga
    None
  • Visha Yoga
    None
  • Hutasana Yoga
    None
  • Samvartaka Yoga
    None
  • Vaidhriti
    None
  • Vyatipata
    None
  • Parigha (1st Half)
    None
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

Grishma (Summer)
Drik Ayana
Dakshinayana
Drik Ritu
Grishma (Summer)
Netram
One Eye (Moderately Auspicious)
Vedic Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vedic Ritu
Grishma (Summer)
Jeeva
0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
South (Dakshina)(upto 07:54 AM)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)(Ends at 05:17 AM, Jul 22)→Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Shmashana (Cremation Ground)(Ends at 05:17 AM, Jul 22)→Gowri (With Gowri)
Rahu Vasa
West (Pashchima)
Homahuti
Shukra
Kumbha Chakra
East
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

Raja (King)
Jupiter (Guru)
Mantri (Minister)
Mars (Mangala)
Senapati (Commander)
Moon (Chandra)
Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)
Jupiter (Guru)
Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)
Mercury (Budha)
Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)
Jupiter (Guru)
Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)
Moon (Chandra)
Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)
Saturn (Shani)
Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)
Jupiter (Guru)
Phaladhipati (Fruits)
Moon (Chandra)

Chandrabalam

6 Favorable1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Favorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 Unfavorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable
Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity)Favorable
Janma (Body / Self)Unfavorable
Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support)Favorable
Mitra (Friendly & Favorable)Favorable
Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss)Unfavorable
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

7 Auspicious6 Inauspicious
05:41 AM – 07:42 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
07:42 AM – 09:53 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:53 AM – 12:03 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
12:03 PM – 02:17 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:17 PM – 04:33 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
04:33 PM – 06:38 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:38 PM – 08:25 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
08:25 PM – 09:59 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
09:59 PM – 11:30 PM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
11:30 PM – 01:10 AM, Jul 22
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
01:10 AM – 03:09 AM, Jul 22
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
03:09 AM – 05:22 AM, Jul 22
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:22 AM – 05:42 AM, Jul 22
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
05:41 AM – 07:42 AM
07:42 AM – 09:53 AM
09:53 AM – 12:03 PM
12:03 PM – 02:17 PM
02:17 PM – 04:33 PM
04:33 PM – 06:38 PM
06:38 PM – 08:25 PM
08:25 PM – 09:59 PM
09:59 PM – 11:30 PM
11:30 PM – 01:10 AM, Jul 22
01:10 AM – 03:09 AM, Jul 22
03:09 AM – 05:22 AM, Jul 22
05:22 AM – 05:42 AM, Jul 22
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872777
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.227139°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461242
Modified Julian Day
61242
Rata Die (RD)
739818
National & Julian Dates
National Date
30 Ashadha, 1948
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1948
Julian Date
July 8, 2026 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

1 Day Festivals & Events

Bhadra

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Bhadra bringing families and communities together in devotion.

Significance

Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Bhadra rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
  • ✦Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
  • ✦Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
  • ✦Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
  • ✦Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.

About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga

5 Limbs
A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.

Tithi

1

The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.

Nakshatra

2

The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.

Yoga

3

The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.

Karana

4

Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.

Vara

5

The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.