Panchang for Reading

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Saturday · शनिवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Ganda Mula - exercise caution

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiDashami upto 9:30 PM, Ekadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha upto 10:18 AM, Mula— Lord: mercury, Deity: Indra
YogaVishkumbha upto 1:43 AM, Preeti
KaranaTaitila upto 8:18 AM, Garaja upto 9:30 PM, Vanija upto 10:40 AM, Vishti
VarSaturday· शनिवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
8:11 PM
Moonrise
5:39 PM
Moonset
12:15 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Vrishchika· वृश्चिक
Sun Rashi
Simha· सिंह
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Magha
· माघा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:24 AM5:12 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta12:42 PM1:30 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta3:06 PM3:48 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta7:47 PM8:35 PM48m
Amrit Kaal--:----:--
Nishita Muhurta12:43 AM1:31 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal9:33 AM11:19 AM1h 46m
Gulika Kaal6:00 AM7:46 AM1h 46m
Yama Ghanta2:52 PM4:38 PM1h 46m
Dur Muhurtam 16:00 AM6:57 AM57m
Dur Muhurtam 26:57 AM7:54 AM57m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Shravana· श्रावण
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Varsha· वर्षा
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

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

Avoid

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

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Reading (51.46°N, -0.97°E) | Timezone: Europe/London | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Reading, United Kingdom
Panchang
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Shravana · श्रावण • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 6:00 AM
🌅 8:11 PM
Day: 14h 11m
★★★★★

Mixed

मिश्रित

Just, righteous, ancestral. Like standing in a court of cosmic justice.

Tithi
Dashami
दशमी
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Yoga
Vaidhriti
वैधृति
Karana
Taitila
तैतिल

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Vrishchika • Jyeshtha Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 8
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 7
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 6
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 5
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 4
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 3
♎
Libra
तुला
House 2
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 1
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 12
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 11
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 10
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 9
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

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

Upcoming Festival

Raksha Bandhanin 5 days

रक्षा बंधन

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Aug 22
🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Aug 23
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
12:42 PM – 1:30 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
3:06 PM – 3:48 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
7:47 PM – 8:35 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
9:33 AM – 11:19 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
2:52 PM – 4:38 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
6:00 AM – 7:46 AM

Day Rhythm

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

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Udve7:46
Char9:33
Labh11:19
Amri1:06
Kala2:52
Shub4:38
Roga6:25
Udve8:11
Ka9:25
La10:39
Ud11:52
Sh1:06
Sh2:20
Am3:33
Ch4:47
Ro
Hora
♂7:11
☉8:22
♀9:33
☿10:44
☽11:55
♄1:06
♃2:16
♂3:27
☉4:38
♀5:49
☿7:00
☽8:11
9:01
9:50
10:39
11:28
12:17
1:06
1:55
2:44
3:33
4:22
5:11
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Dashami9:30
Ekadashi
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha10:18
Mula
Yoga
Vishkumbha1:43
Preeti
Karana
Tait8:18
Garaja9:30
Vanija10:40
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
Ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan)
Legal and justice-related matters
Making righteous decisions
⚠️ Caution
Adharmic or unethical activities
Avoiding family responsibilities
Disrespecting elders or ancestors
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Dashami Tithi (दशमी)

Shukla Paksha

Tenth lunar day - symbolizes victory, completion, and dharma. Ruled by Yama (god of death and dharma). Excellent for competitive activities, business expansion, and overcoming obstacles. Shukla Dashami is Vijayadashami/Dussehra (Ashwin month) - celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana. Associated with righteous victory and completing difficult tasks. Good for legal matters, settling disputes, and administrative work. Favorable for ancestor rituals and charitable donations. Avoid passive activities - this is a day for decisive action.

Highly Favorable
•Competitions
•Business expansion
•Victory pursuits
•Legal matters
Best Avoided
•Passive inaction
•Avoiding challenges
📚 Source: Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda; Brihat Samhita; Vijayadashami traditions; Garuda Purana
⭐

Jyeshtha Nakshatra (ज्येष्ठा)

Lord: mercury • Deity: Indra

Ruled by Mercury, deity Indra (king of gods). Represents seniority and protection. Powerful but requires caution. Part of Ganda Mula. Good for protective activities.

Highly Favorable
•Protection
•Seniority matters
•Indra worship
Best Avoided
•Marriage
•Starting ventures (without remedies)
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita, Ganda Mula warnings

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
Competitions
Business expansion
Victory pursuits
Legal matters
Settling disputes
Administrative work
Overcoming obstacles
Ancestor rituals
Protection
Seniority matters

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

4 activities
Passive inaction
Avoiding challenges
Marriage
Starting ventures (without remedies)

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
6:00 AM
🌇
Sunset
8:11 PM
🌕
Moonrise
5:39 PM
🌙
Moonset
12:15 AM
☀
Madhyahna
1:06 PM
🕐
Day Length
14h 11m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Vrishchika
वृश्चिक
Sun Sign
Simha
सिंह
Sun Nakshatra
Magha
माघा
Season
Monsoon
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Shravana
श्रावण · दिन 5
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Dur Muhurtam
6:00 AM – 6:57 AM
6:57 AM – 7:54 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
12:43 AM – 1:31 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:24 AM – 5:12 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:49 AM – 6:00 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
8:11 PM – 9:22 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

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

ℹ️

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

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 25 Aug 2026, 7:29:51 am | 51.4563°N, -0.9711°E

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