Panchang Today, August 23, 2026: Shukla Paksh 11 (Ekadasi), Mula, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and more

Panchang Today is your steady daily guide, the kind that helps you plan with precision while staying rooted in the spiritual rhythm of the Hindu calendar. From the Moon’s mood to the day’s auspicious windows, it quietly shapes choices about travel, meetings, purchases, prayers, and even tough conversations at home. Some days feel like a gentle river, others like a sharp mountain wind. Knowing the Tithi, Nakshatra, and key timings helps you move wisely, not hurriedly. It’s also a simple way to stay connected to India’s cultural roots while making mindful decisions. Below are the important Panchang details for August 23, 2026 for India:

Date & Day Details

Date & Day DetailsSunday arrives with Shukla Paksh 11 (Ekadasi), a bright fortnight Ekadashi that runs until 24/08/2026 04:18:49, after which Shukla Paksh 12 (Dvadasi) begins. Ekadashi is not just a date on the calendar, it’s a cleansing pause in the Moon’s waxing journey. The mind tends to pick up speed in Shukla Paksha, and on Ekadashi that speed needs direction, not distraction. Think of it like a river in monsoon, strong, swift, and capable of nourishing fields if guided well. This Tithi supports restraint, prayer, study, and decisions made with values in mind. It’s also a good day to reduce noise, reduce excess, and choose clarity.The Nakshatra is Mula, lasting till 23/08/2026 17:44:46, after which P.Asadha takes over. Mula’s presiding energy is linked to deep roots and the urge to pull things out from the source. It can feel intense, but it’s also honest. Good for research, cleaning up pending paperwork, deleting what you no longer need, and having that straight talk you’ve postponed. At the same time, Mula can make people blunt. So choose your words like you’d choose steps on rocky ground. After 23/08/2026 17:44:46, the shift towards P.Asadha brings a steadier, more goal-oriented tone, better for commitments, team alignment, and purposeful effort.The Moon sits in Sagittarius 7.17 today, and it stays there until the Moon sign transition at 25/08/2026 03:06:17, when it moves to Capricorn. Sagittarius Moon days make India’s collective mood a bit more idealistic and outspoken. You may feel like setting new rules for yourself, pushing for fitness, learning, or travel planning. It’s inspiring, but don’t overpromise. Keep your schedule realistic, and you’ll feel lighter by evening.Yoga is Vishkumbha until 23/08/2026 06:14:44, then Priti begins. Vishkumbha can test patience in the early hours, like a small knot in the thread, while Priti softens things with warmth and cooperation later in the day. Karan is Vanij until 23/08/2026 15:11:06, supportive for trade, negotiations, and practical tasks, then Visti runs until 24/08/2026 04:18:49, a phase traditionally treated with extra caution for starting “first-time” ventures. Use the day for refinement, not reckless new beginnings.

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)If you want the day to feel clean and well-paced, begin with Brahma Muhurta, from 2026-08-23 04:05:44 to 2026-08-23 04:50:20. This is the quiet hour when the mind is less cluttered and prayer sinks in deeper. Even 10 minutes of japa, breathwork, or reading can set a calm tone that lasts through noisy phone calls and family demands.Pratah Sandhya runs from 2026-08-23 04:28:02 to 2026-08-23 05:34:56, a lovely window for Surya arghya, simple gratitude, and a clean start. Then comes a powerful stretch: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga from 2026-08-23 05:34:56 to 2026-08-23 17:44:06, along with Ravi Yoga from 2026-08-23 05:34:56 to 2026-08-23 17:44:06. These combinations support “it will work out” energy when your effort is sincere. Use them for sending important emails, starting a study schedule, job applications, home organisation, or a serious family discussion that needs a mature tone.Amrit Kalam from 2026-08-23 10:33:42 to 2026-08-23 12:21:18 is especially sweet. It’s good for financial planning, health appointments, reconciliation, and beginning spiritual practices you want to continue for weeks. Abhijit Muhurta, from 2026-08-23 11:34:44 to 2026-08-23 12:26:08, is the classic “middle-of-the-day reset”. It’s ideal for signing, presenting, interviews, or taking that one decisive step you’ve been postponing.Vijay Muhurta, from 2026-08-23 14:08:56 to 2026-08-23 15:00:20, favours victory through preparation. If you have a competition, a tough meeting, or a difficult conversation with a senior, go in with facts and calm.Choghadiya also offers support. In the daytime, Laabh @ 08:47, Amrit @ 10:24, and Shubh @ 13:37 are encouraging. At night, Shubh @ 18:27 and Amrit @ 19:50 help with family bonding, light study, and peaceful worship.

Inauspicious Timings

Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kaal today is from 16:50 to 18:27. This period is known for भ्रम and impulsive judgement, the kind that makes a small issue look like a big emergency. Avoid launching a new venture, signing contracts, making big purchases, or taking a risky financial call. Keep your wallet closed today in that late afternoon slot. If you must act, stick to routine work and double-check details.As per the detailed Panchang calculation, rahu_kaal is also shown as 2026-08-23 16:49:43 to 2026-08-23 18:26:07. Treat this entire band of time as sensitive. A simple remedy works well: sit quietly for a few minutes, chant “Om Raam Rahave Namaha”, and keep your speech clean. Rahu feeds on haste and drama. Starve it with silence and steadiness.Yamaganda runs from 2026-08-23 12:00:31 to 2026-08-23 13:36:55. It’s better not to begin a new project in this window. Use it for routine tasks, filing, house cleaning, and finishing what’s already half-done. Gulika Kaal, listed as gulkai_kaal, falls from 2026-08-23 15:13:19 to 2026-08-23 16:49:43. Avoid making promises you can’t keep, and don’t send heated messages. Wait, cool down, then respond.Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-08-23 06:26:20 to 2026-08-23 07:17:20 and again from 2026-08-23 16:43:08 to 2026-08-23 17:34:08. These are best kept for low-stakes work. If commuting during these periods, leave a little early and drive or ride with patience.Varjyam is from 2026-08-24 04:28:18 to 2026-08-24 06:15:17, so the early morning of the next day needs extra care for important starts. There is also baana (Chora) from 2026-08-23 13:35:56 to 2026-08-24 05:35:21, which traditionally warns against carelessness and avoidable losses. Don’t misplace documents, don’t lend money casually, and keep your phone backed up.Mrityu Yoga runs from 2026-08-23 02:00:56 to 2026-08-23 05:33:56, and vidaal_yoga from 2026-08-23 05:34:56 to 2026-08-23 17:44:06. These don’t mean fear, they mean alertness. Do your work, but with discipline.Choghadiya inauspicious periods also deserve respect. In the day: Udveg @ 05:34, Kaal @ 12:00, Rog @ 15:13, Udveg @ 16:50. At night: Rog @ 22:37, Kaal @ 24:00, Udveg @ 26:47. Keep new beginnings away from these slots if you can.

Rahu Kaal Timings Across India

Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal varies by geographic location across India because it’s calculated from local sunrise time, and sunrise shifts from place to place due to longitude differences. So while the nature of Rahu Kaal remains the same, the exact window changes from one region to another. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities.

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:34:20 and sunset is at 18:27:10. That long, bright arc of daylight carries Sunday’s solar flavour, steady, proud, and visible. It’s a good day to take charge of your routine, clear a backlog, and do work that needs confidence. If you’ve been dragging your feet on health or discipline, the Sun will support you. Just don’t turn discipline into harshness.Moonrise is at 03:13:45 PM, and moonset is at 01:48:47 AM, Aug 24. With the Moon in Sagittarius, the afternoon can bring restlessness, the urge to step out, meet people, or plan something bigger than usual. If you can’t travel, even a short walk in fresh air helps. After moonrise, emotions become clearer, and you may feel like speaking your truth. Speak it, yes. But choose timing and tone.This is a day where the outer sky invites action, and the inner sky asks for restraint. Let both work together. Do your duties in daylight, then keep the evening gentle so sleep comes easily.

Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations

Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsPutrida Ekadashi is observed today, listed as an annual_festival, and it falls in the Hindu month of Shravana (amanta). This Ekadashi is traditionally linked with prayers for the well-being of children and the continuity of family blessings. Even if you’re not seeking that specific boon, its deeper message still fits everyone. Protect what is innocent within you, your good intentions, your patience, your ability to care without keeping score. Shravana itself is a month of devotion and inner discipline, like the earth soaking in steady rain. Putrida Ekadashi asks for sincerity rather than show.Alongside it is the Ekadashi Vrat, a monthly_vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Many households keep a fast or take only satvik food, spending the day with Vishnu nama smaran, Tulsi worship, and a little extra charity. If a full fast isn’t possible due to health or work, don’t make it a guilt story. Keep the spirit. Eat simple, avoid alcohol and heavy fried food, reduce idle gossip, and offer a short prayer. If you can, read a few pages of a sacred text or listen to a Vishnu bhajan while doing regular chores. Ordinary work becomes worship on Ekadashi.For relationships, today rewards gentleness. Mula Nakshatra can make people sharp, so don’t pick fights over small household matters. Ask yourself, is this worth my energy? If you need to correct someone, do it in private and keep it brief.For career and work, use the strong auspicious support earlier in the day for focused output. Finish one pending task completely. Your boss will notice consistency more than noise. Avoid signing or buying in the Rahu Kaal band, and keep screenshots or written confirmation for any important conversation.For spiritual practice, keep it simple and steady. Start with a few minutes in Brahma Muhurta if possible, and in the evening light a lamp during sayahana_sandhya and sit quietly. No drama, only devotion.Actionable advice: Plan your key calls and decisions before 16:50, keep spending tight in the late afternoon, and offer one small act of charity or help to someone today, then sleep early with a clean mind.