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According to Hindu calendar, today 24th July 2026, Friday is very important from religious point of view. Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month will last till 09:13 am, after which Ekadashi Tithi will begin which will last the whole night. Due to Ekadashi tithi falling in two days, there is confusion in the minds of many people regarding the exact date of Devshayani Ekadashi. According to Pandit Ribhukant Goswami, today on Friday, a very rare and auspicious combination of Brahma and Shukla Yoga is being formed, which in astrology is considered very good for worship and auspicious works. Let us know today’s complete detailed calendar, sun-moon timings and the exact date of Devshayani Ekadashi fast.
Detailed Panchang and Planetary Position of 24th July 2026
According to Friday’s calendar, Shaka Samvat 02 Shravan (Solar) 1948 and Vikrami Samvat 2083 are going on. Today Dashami Tithi of Ashadh Shukla Paksha is till 09:13 am and after that Ekadashi Tithi will start. Talking about Nakshatra, today Anuradha Nakshatra will remain till 04:37 pm, after which Jyestha Nakshatra will start. Today, the Moon will transit in Scorpio throughout the day and night, while the Sun God will remain in Dakshinayan position. Apart from this, the shadow of Bhadra will also be there from 10:24 pm tonight and Gandmool will start from 04:37 pm.
Sun-Moon timings and today’s auspicious time
Today sunrise will be at 06:14 am and sunset will be at 07:17 pm. At the same time, the moon will rise at 06:29 in the evening and will set at 01:44 in the morning of the next day i.e. 25th July. If we talk about the auspicious times occurring today, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga will start at the beginning of the day from 06:14 am and will continue till 01:06 am the next day on 25th July. Apart from this, Brahma Muhurta will be from 05:05 am to 05:39 am, Amrit Kaal will be from 01:27 pm to 03:14 pm, and Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon will be from 01:26 pm to 02:28 pm, which is best for starting any new work.
Rahukaal and today’s inauspicious time
It is very important to keep in mind the inauspicious moments before religious activities or traveling etc. Today Rahukaal will be from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, during which one should avoid starting any auspicious work. Apart from this, Gulik Kaal will be from 08:09 am to 10:05 am, Yamgand from 05:48 pm to 07:44 pm, and Durmuhurta from 09:19 am to 10:21 am. Bhadra at night will also start from 10:24 pm.
When is Devshayani Ekadashi? Know the exact date of fasting
In Sanatan Dharma, Udaya Tithi is most recognized for any fast or festival. Based on this rule, this year the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 25th July 2026, Saturday. Chaturmas also begins on this day and Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra for four months. The devotees who observe this fast will be able to break their fast on 26th July 2026, Sunday, at an auspicious time in the morning.