Panchang for Lucknow

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Saturday · शनिवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiPanchami upto 3:42 AM, Shashthi
NakshatraPurva Phalguni upto 5:59 PM, Uttara Phalguni— Lord: venus, Deity: Bhaga
YogaVariyan upto 8:44 PM, Parigha
KaranaBava upto 4:07 PM, Balava upto 3:42 AM, Kaulava upto 3:30 PM, Taitila
VarSaturday· शनिवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Moonrise
9:20 AM
Moonset
9:52 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Simha· सिंह
Sun Rashi
Karka· कर्क
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Punarvasu
· पुनर्वसु

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:47 AM4:35 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:48 AM12:36 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:12 PM2:54 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:37 PM7:25 PM48m
Amrit Kaal11:44 AM1:18 PM1h 34m
Nishita Muhurta11:48 PM12:36 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal8:48 AM10:30 AM1h 42m
Gulika Kaal5:23 AM7:05 AM1h 42m
Yama Ghanta1:54 PM3:37 PM1h 42m
Dur Muhurtam 15:23 AM6:18 AM55m
Dur Muhurtam 26:18 AM7:12 AM55m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashadha· आषाढ
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Grishma· ग्रीष्म
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Lucknow (26.84°N, 80.92°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Lucknow, India
Panchang
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Ashadha · आषाढ Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:23 AM
🌅 7:01 PM
Day: 13h 38m

Illuminating

दीप्तिमान

Intelligent, clearing, opening. Like removing stones from a path.

Tithi
चतुर्थी
Nakshatra
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Yoga
Variyan
Variyan
Karana
विष्टि (भद्रा)

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in SimhaPurva Phalguni Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

Aries
मेष
House 5
Taurus
वृषभ
House 4
Gemini
मिथुन
House 3
Cancer
कर्क
House 2
Leo
सिंह
House 1
Virgo
कन्या
House 12
Libra
तुला
House 11
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 10
Sagittarius
धनु
House 9
Capricorn
मकर
House 8
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 7
Pisces
मीन
House 6
Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11) Ashtama Chandra (8th) Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Sampat
Bharani
भरणी
Janma
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Parama Mitra
Rohini
रोहिणी
Mitra
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Naidhana
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Sadhaka
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Pratyari
Pushya
पुष्य
Kshema
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Vipat
Magha
माघा
Sampat
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Janma
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Parama Mitra
Hasta
हस्त
Mitra
Chitra
चित्रा
Naidhana
Swati
स्वाति
Sadhaka
Vishakha
विशाखा
Pratyari
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Kshema
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Vipat
Mula
मूल
Sampat
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Janma
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Parama Mitra
Shravana
श्रवण
Mitra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Naidhana
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Sadhaka
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Pratyari
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Kshema
Revati
रेवती
Vipat
Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9) Janma (neutral) Avoid (3,5,7)

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
Jul 17
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:48 AM12:36 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
11:44 AM1:18 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:12 PM2:54 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:37 PM7:25 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
8:48 AM10:30 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
1:54 PM3:37 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
5:23 AM7:05 AM
VarjyamAvoid
1:15 AM2:52 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Udve7:05
Char8:48
Labh10:30
Amri12:12
Kala1:54
Shub3:37
Roga5:19
Udve7:01
Ka8:19
La9:36
Ud10:54
Sh12:12
Sh1:30
Am2:47
Ch4:05
Ro
Hora
6:31
7:39
8:48
9:56
11:04
12:12
1:20
2:28
3:37
4:45
5:53
7:01
7:53
8:45
9:36
10:28
11:20
12:12
1:04
1:56
2:47
3:39
4:31
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Panchami3:42
Shas
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni5:59
Uttara Phalguni
Yoga
Variyan8:44
Parigha
Karana
Bava4:07
Balava3:42
Kaul3:30
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Education and learning
Intellectual pursuits
Writing and publishing
⚠️ Caution
Viewing the moon (causes false accusations - Mithya Dosha)
Hasty decisions without proper planning
Ignoring details
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Chaturthi Tithi (चतुर्थी)

Shukla Paksha

Fourth lunar day sacred to Lord Ganesha - removes obstacles and brings wisdom. Ruled by Yama in Shukla Paksha and Ganesha throughout. Highly favorable for overcoming difficulties, starting studies, and seeking blessings. Wednesday Chaturthi is especially powerful (Angarak Chaturthi). Shukla Chaturthi is Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrated monthly; Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand Ganesh Chaturthi. Krishna Chaturthi is Sankashti Chaturthi for Ganesha fasting. Excellent for removing barriers. Avoid delicate negotiations requiring tact.

Highly Favorable
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Best Avoided
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
📚 Source: Ganesha Purana, Upasana Khanda; Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha; Brihat Samhita

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (पूर्व फाल्गुनी)

Lord: venus • Deity: Bhaga

Ruled by Venus, deity Bhaga (prosperity god). Brings enjoyment, luxury, and relaxation. Excellent for marriage, arts, entertainment, and pleasurable activities.

Highly Favorable
Marriage
Entertainment
Arts
Pleasure
Best Avoided
Harsh tasks
Discipline
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Overcoming enemies
Wednesday Chaturthi rituals
New beginnings after setbacks
Marriage
Entertainment
Arts

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
Harsh tasks
Discipline
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:23 AM
🌇
Sunset
7:01 PM
🌕
Moonrise
9:20 AM
🌙
Moonset
9:52 PM
Madhyahna
12:12 PM
🕐
Day Length
13h 38m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
सिंह
Sun Sign
कर्क
Sun Nakshatra
पुनर्वसु
Season
Summer
Grishma
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashadha
आषाढ · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
1:15 AM2:52 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
5:23 AM6:18 AM
6:18 AM7:12 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:48 PM12:36 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:47 AM4:35 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:12 AM5:23 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
7:01 PM8:12 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Lucknow.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 21 Jun 2026, 5:58:21 am | 26.8393°N, 80.9231°E