✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Thursday, August 20, 2026
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
6:55 PM
Moonrise
1:11 PM
Moonset
11:28 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 9:19 PM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM, 21 Aug
Karana
Vishti
till 8:17 AM
Bava
till 9:19 PM
Balava
till 10:27 AM, 21 Aug
Yoga
Brahma
till 3:44 AM
Indra
till 4:25 AM, 21 Aug
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 9:09 AM onwardsAnuradha Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
2:02 PM - 3:40 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:17 AM - 5:05 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:58 AM - 12:50 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:43 PM - 7:07 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
5:53 AM - 7:30 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:08 AM - 10:46 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:13 AM - 11:06 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:26 PM - 4:19 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:36 – 15:23
Anuradha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Masik Durgashtami
vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 2m
🌓Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (First Quarter)
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.