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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to Hindu calendar, today 18 February 2026 It is the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month. The month of Phalgun is considered a month of devotion and joy, with big festivals like Mahashivratri and Holi. If you want to start some new work today or are going on a journey, then definitely know the time of Rahukaal and auspicious time.
Today’s Panchang Details (Panchang Today)
Date: Pratipada (Shukla Paksha) – Till 10:14 PM, after that Dwitiya starts.
Day: Wednesday (Lord Ganesha’s Day)
constellation: Shatabhisha – Till 06:45 PM, followed by Purva Bhadrapada.
sum: Siddha – Till 01:22 PM, after that Sadhya Yoga.
Karan: Bav – Till 10:30 AM, thereafter Balav.
Moon sign: Aquarius.
Sun Sign: Aquarius.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings
| type of time | time interval |
|---|---|
| Abhijeet Muhurta | There is no Abhijeet Muhurta today (barred on Wednesday). |
| Vijay Muhurta | 02:28 PM to 03:14 PM |
| twilight time | 06:11 PM to 06:36 PM |
| Rahukaal (inauspicious) | From 12:35 PM to 02:00 PM (Do not do any auspicious work during this period). |
| wee hours | From 05:16 AM to 06:07 AM |
Today’s sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
sunset: 06:13 PM
Moonrise: 07:35 AM
Moonset: 07:22 PM
special significance of today
Today is Wednesday, which Lord Shri Ganesh is devoted to. Chanting the mantra “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” today and offering Durva (grass) to Lord Ganesha will remove all your obstacles. Since Phalgun month is starting from today, you will get special results of charity.