Dainika Panchang, 23 August 2026
The Five Limbs
Tithi
Nakshatra
Yoga
Karana
Vara
24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)
Local Solar DaySurya & Chandra
Sun (Surya)
Moon (Chandra)
Detailed Panchanga
Rashi & Nakshatra Details
Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara
Auspicious Timings
- Brahma Muhurat04:25 AM – 05:10 AM
- Pratah Sandhya04:47 AM – 05:55 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat11:52 AM – 12:43 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta02:25 PM – 03:16 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta06:40 PM – 07:02 PM
- Sayahna Sandhya06:40 PM – 07:47 PM
- Amrit Kalam10:33 AM – 12:21 PM
- Nishita Muhurta11:55 PM – 12:40 AM, Aug 24
Inauspicious Periods
- Rahu Kalam05:04 PM – 06:40 PM
- Yamaganda12:17 PM – 01:53 PM
- Gulika Kalam03:28 PM – 05:04 PM
- Dur Muhurtam04:58 PM – 05:49 PM
- Varjyam04:25 AM – 06:12 AM, Aug 24
- Baana DoshaAgni
Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.
Auspicious Yogas & Planetary Cycles
Ritu & Ayana
Nivas, Shoola & Alignments
Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)
Chandrabalam
Tarabalam
Panchaka Rahita Intervals
Udaya Lagna Timings
Other Calendars & Epoch
Festivals, Vrats & Rituals
Shravana Ekadashi
EkadashiAuspicious Shravana Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu for spiritual purification, elimination of karmic debts, and divine grace.
Astronomically and spiritually, the eleventh tithi aligns the body's digestive and bio-energetic rhythms with the lunar gravity cycle. Fasting on Ekadashi detoxifies internal organs, enhances mental clarity, calms turbulent emotions, and awakens pure devotion (Bhakti). According to ancient sages, observing Ekadashi with a sincere heart grants the spiritual merits of visiting all holy pilgrimage sites (Tirthas) and paves the royal road to Vaikuntha (the eternal abode of peace).
- ✦Morning Vishnu Puja with fresh Tulsi Dal.
- ✦Listening to the specific Ekadashi Vrata Katha.
- ✦Dwadashi Parana charity and Prasad distribution.
Chaturmasa Period
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Chaturmasa Period bringing families and communities together in devotion.
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 Chaturmasa Period rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
- ✦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
Tithi
1The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.
Nakshatra
2The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.
Yoga
3The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.
Karana
4Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.
Vara
5The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.