Panchang · New Delhi
18 August 2026
Tuesday · ruled by Mars
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Shukla Shashthi | till 17:51 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Swati | till 06:46 |
| Yogasun + moon | Shukla | till 03:21 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Taitila | till 17:51 |
| Varaweekday | Tuesday | Mars |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 11:58 – 12:51
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 15:41 – 17:19
- Yamagandainauspicious 09:08 – 10:46
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 12:24 – 14:03
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 05:51 – 18:58
- Rog 05:51 – 07:29
- Udveg 07:29 – 09:08
- Chal 09:08 – 10:46
- Labh 10:46 – 12:24
- Amrit 12:24 – 14:03
- Kaal 14:03 – 15:41
- Shubh 15:41 – 17:19
- Rog 17:19 – 18:58
☾ Night 18:58 – 05:52
- Kaal 18:58 – 20:19
- Labh 20:19 – 21:41
- Udveg 21:41 – 23:03
- Shubh 23:03 – 00:25
- Amrit 00:25 – 01:46
- Chal 01:46 – 03:08
- Rog 03:08 – 04:30
- Kaal 04:30 – 05:52
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Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | 0.89° |
| Moon | Libra | 7.12° |
| Mercury | Cancer | 20.86° |
| Venus | Virgo | 16.72° |
| Mars | Gemini | 10.16° |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 16.48° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 20.1° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 11.23° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 9.75° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 5.82° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 5.82° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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