Krishna Paksha Ashtami • 55% Illum.Third Quarter
Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 13 August 2028

23, ShravanaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2084 Gujarati Samvat
13
August 2028
Sunday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna JanmashtamiRavi YogaAadal YogaChaturmasa Period∞Yoga:VriddhiPrabalarishta

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 05:37 AM, Aug 14
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 04:37 PM
Next: Krittika

Yoga

Ends at 10:00 PM
Next: Dhruva

Karana

Ends at 05:15 PM
Next: Kaulava

Vara

Sunday
Weekday (Sun (Surya))
Ruler: Sun (Surya)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
05:51 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:47 PM (Sunset)00:0005:51 AM, Aug 14 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 05:37 AM, Aug 14)
Nakshatra
Bharani (Ends at 04:37 PM)
Krittika
Yoga
Vriddhi (Ends at 10:00 PM)
Dhruva
Karana
Balava (Ends at 05:15 PM)
Kaulava (Ends at 05:37 AM, Aug 14)

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
05:51 AM
Sunset
06:47 PM
Sun Sign: Cancer (Karka)Day Length (Dinamana): 12h 55mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:19 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
11:26 PM
Moonset
12:22 PM
Moon Sign: Aries (Mesha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 11h 4m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 05:37 AM, Aug 14• Next: Navami
VriddhiEnds at 10:00 PM• Next: Dhruva
Weekday
Sunday
Month (Amavasyant)
Shravana
BharaniEnds at 04:37 PM• Next: Krittika
Karana
Balava(05:15 PM)Kaulava(05:37 AM, Aug 14)Taitila(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Bhadrapada

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Ashlesha (Pada 3)
Moon Sign
Aries (Mesha)(till 10:59 PM)→ Taurus (Vrishabha) (from 10:59 PM)
Sun Sign
Cancer (Karka)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
AshleshaPada 3
Nakshatra Padas
Bharani (Pada 3)10:12 AMBharani (Pada 4)04:37 PMKrittika (Pada 1)10:59 PMKrittika (Pada 2)05:19 AM, Aug 14Krittika (Pada 3)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 116.54°Moon Longitude: 21.08°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2085 · Shaka 1950
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
1950Kilaka
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
29(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Dundubhiupto 05:16 PM, Wednesday, 12 April 2028
Next Samvat
Rudhirodgari(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Bhadrapada(Purnimanta)
Shravana(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings8 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:23 AM – 05:07 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:45 AM – 05:51 AM
  • 11:53 AM – 12:45 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:29 PM – 03:20 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:47 PM – 07:09 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:47 PM – 07:54 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    01:10 PM – 02:54 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:57 PM – 12:42 AM, Aug 14
✨

Auspicious Timings Guide: Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.

Inauspicious Periods

19 Periods7 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 05:10 PM – 06:47 PM
  • Yamaganda
    12:19 PM – 01:56 PM
  • Gulika Kalam
    03:33 PM – 05:10 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    05:04 PM – 05:55 PM
  • Varjyam
    05:14 AM – 06:55 AM, Aug 14
  • Baana Dosha
    Nripa
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 04:37 PM – 05:51 AM, Aug 14
💡

Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

Varsha (Monsoon)
Drik Ayana
Dakshinayana
Drik Ritu
Varsha (Monsoon)
Netram
Two Eyes (Highly Auspicious)
Vedic Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vedic Ritu
Varsha (Monsoon)
Jeeva
0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
East (Purva)(upto 10:59 PM)→South (Dakshina)
Agnivasa
Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)(Ends at 05:37 AM, Aug 14)→Patala (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
West (Pashchima)(Consume barley before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 05:37 AM, Aug 14)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
North (Uttara)
Homahuti
Guru
Kumbha Chakra
East
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

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

Chandrabalam

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

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 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
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable
Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity)Favorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

7 Auspicious6 Inauspicious
05:51 AM – 06:10 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:10 AM – 08:21 AM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
08:21 AM – 10:31 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
10:31 AM – 12:45 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
12:45 PM – 03:01 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
03:01 PM – 05:06 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
05:06 PM – 06:53 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
06:53 PM – 08:27 PM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
08:27 PM – 09:58 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:58 PM – 11:38 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
11:38 PM – 01:37 AM, Aug 14
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
01:37 AM – 03:50 AM, Aug 14
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
03:50 AM – 05:51 AM, Aug 14
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
—
—

Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
05:51 AM – 06:10 AM
06:10 AM – 08:21 AM
08:21 AM – 10:31 AM
10:31 AM – 12:45 PM
12:45 PM – 03:01 PM
03:01 PM – 05:06 PM
05:06 PM – 06:53 PM
06:53 PM – 08:27 PM
08:27 PM – 09:58 PM
09:58 PM – 11:38 PM
11:38 PM – 01:37 AM, Aug 14
01:37 AM – 03:50 AM, Aug 14
03:50 AM – 05:51 AM, Aug 14
—
—

Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5129
Kali Ahargana
1873531
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.255961°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461996
Modified Julian Day
61996
Rata Die (RD)
740572
National & Julian Dates
National Date
22 Shravana, 1950
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1950
Julian Date
July 31, 2028 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

5 Day Festivals & Events

Kalashtami

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Kalashtami 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 Kalashtami 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.

Masik Krishna Janmashtami

Major Festival

Grand annual celebration of the divine appearance of Bhagavan Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Deity
Lord Shri Krishna (Bhagavan Vasudeva / Yogeshwara)
Significance

Krishna Janmashtami carries profound spiritual, philosophical, and cultural significance for humanity: 1. Restoration of Dharma: Lord Krishna’s incarnation embodies the immortal promise of the Bhagavad Gita (4.7-8) that whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness rises, the Divine descends to protect the virtuous and re-establish truth. 2. The Path of Karma Yoga: Lord Krishna’s teachings impart the eternal wisdom of selfless action—performing one's sacred duty with devotion without attachment to selfish rewards. 3. Purification and Liberation: In the Shrimad Bhagavatam and Padma Purana, observing the Janmashtami fast with pure devotion is declared to dissolve lifetimes of accumulated karmas, bestow mental clarity, grant progeny to the childless, and awaken divine love (Prema Bhakti) in the heart.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Midnight Janmotsav Aarti at 12:00 AM with conch and bell chimes.
  • ✦Panchamrit Abhisheka with 108 Shaligram or Laddu Gopal darshan.
  • ✦Rocking Bal Gopal in decorated cradles (Jhula Darshan).

Ravi Yoga

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Ravi Yoga 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 Ravi Yoga 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.

Aadal Yoga

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Aadal Yoga 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 Aadal Yoga 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.

Chaturmasa Period

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Chaturmasa Period 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 Chaturmasa Period 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.