Aaj Ka Panchang — Varanasi, 26 August 2026
Wednesday · Shukla Trayodashi · Shravana nakshatra
On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in Varanasi: Shukla Trayodashi tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Saubhagya yoga. Sunrise 5:37 AM, sunset 6:22 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 12:00 PM–1:35 PM; Abhijit Muhurat 11:34 AM–12:25 PM. Bela's engine scores the day 68/100 for general auspicious work — a moderate day.
Panchang for 26 August 2026
| Limb | Value | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi | 8:00 AM IST |
| Nakshatra | Shravana (pada 2) | 12:48 AM IST |
| Yoga | Saubhagya | 7:59 AM IST |
| Karana | Taitila | 8:00 AM IST |
| Vaara | Wednesday | — |
| Sunrise | 5:37 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:22 PM | — |
Is this day good for…?
Engine-scored best window of the day per activity (0–100).
Inauspicious & auspicious windows
| Window | Start | End | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 12:00 PM | 1:35 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Yamaganda | 7:13 AM | 8:48 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:24 AM | 12:00 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam | 11:34 AM | 12:25 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:34 AM | 12:25 PM | ✓ Shubh |
Full week of avoid-windows:Rahu Kaal today in Varanasi →
Choghadiya — day & night
| Period | Choghadiya | Quality | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 5:37 AM – 7:12 AM |
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 7:12 AM – 8:48 AM |
| Day | Kaala | Avoid | 8:48 AM – 10:24 AM |
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 10:24 AM – 11:59 AM |
| Day | Rog | Avoid | 11:59 AM – 1:35 PM |
| Day | Udveg | Avoid | 1:35 PM – 3:10 PM |
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 3:10 PM – 4:46 PM |
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 4:46 PM – 6:22 PM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 6:22 PM – 7:46 PM |
| Night | Shubha | Shubh | 7:46 PM – 9:11 PM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 9:11 PM – 10:35 PM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 10:35 PM – 11:59 PM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 11:59 PM – 1:24 AM |
| Night | Kaala | Avoid | 1:24 AM – 2:48 AM |
| Night | Laabha | Shubh | 2:48 AM – 4:13 AM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 4:13 AM – 5:37 AM |
Amrit slots for the whole week:Choghadiya today in Varanasi →
Festivals & vrat on 26 August 2026
- Onam
- Parva Tithi
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi in Varanasi on 26 August 2026?
On 26 August 2026 the tithi in Varanasi is Shukla Trayodashi, prevailing at sunrise and ending at 8:00 AM IST. The nakshatra is Shravana (pada 2) until 12:48 AM IST.
When is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 26 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 26 August 2026 runs 12:00 PM to 1:35 PM IST. Yamaganda (7:13 AM–8:48 AM) and Gulika (10:24 AM–12:00 PM) are also inauspicious — avoid starting new work in all three. They are computed from Varanasi's actual sunrise, not a fixed national table.
What is the shubh muhurat in Varanasi on 26 August 2026?
The universally auspicious Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:34 AM–12:25 PM IST. The choghadiya table above marks every Amrit and Shubh slot through the day and night — those are the best windows to begin work.
Why does Varanasi's panchang differ from other cities?
Tithis, nakshatras and yogas are moments in time, but Rahu Kaal, choghadiya and Abhijit are derived from local sunrise and sunset, so they shift with longitude and latitude. Bela computes each city from its own coordinates (25.3167°N, 83.0104°E) — never a national average.
How is the "Is today good for…?" score computed?
Bela's engine scans all 16 choghadiya windows of the day for each activity and scores the best one by classical muhurta rules: Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam, Panchaka, nakshatra suitability, tithi and yoga. The 0–100 score is that window's strength — personal Tara Bala vs your birth star is an app feature.