Aaj Ka Panchang: Monthly Durgashtami today, sunrise under the shadow of Bhadra; Know the auspicious and inauspicious time and Rahukaal of 20th August

Holy coincidence of monthly Durgashtami and effect of Bhadra According to the Vedic calendar, today 20th August is the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This date is considered to have special religious significance in Hindu religion, because the Ashtami of Shukla Paksha of every month is celebrated with devotion as monthly Durgashtami. On this day, devotees worship Maa Durga and her various forms with rituals and observe fast. According to astrological calculations, today the day is starting under the shadow of Bhadra. Bhadra Kaal is considered prohibited for auspicious and auspicious works, hence it is very important to take care of the auspicious time before doing any new or auspicious work.

Today’s Panchang Details: Tithi, Nakshatra and Yoga

• Date: Bhadrapada month, Shukla Paksha, Ashtami date.

• wise: Thursday (Thursday).

• constellation: Anuradha Nakshatra (after this Jyestha Nakshatra will start).

• sum: Vaidhriti Yoga (hereafter Vishkumbha Yoga).

• Karan: Vishti (Bhadra Karana), followed by Bava Karana.

• Moon sign: Moon will transit in Scorpio.

• Sun Sign: Sun God will be present in Leo.

Sunrise, sunset and moonrise time

• Sunrise: At 05:53 am.

• sunset: 06:55 pm.

• Moonrise: 12:48 pm.

• Moonset: At 11:42 pm.

Today’s auspicious time: Right time for auspicious work

• Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:58 AM to 12:50 PM (This is the best time for any auspicious work and worship).

• Vijay Muhurta: From 02:34 pm to 03:26 pm.

• Twilight time: From 06:55 pm to 07:17 pm.

• Amrit Kaal: From 08:15 pm to 09:48 pm.

• wee hours: From 04:26 am to 05:09 am.

Inauspicious time: Be cautious of Rahukaal and Bhadra

• Rahukaal: From 02:01 PM to 03:39 PM (Do not start any new investment or auspicious work during Rahukaal).

• Bhadra period: There will be influence of Bhadra from the time of sunrise till morning. According to religious beliefs, auspicious activities like marriage, mundan or housewarming are prohibited during Bhadra.

• Yamgand period: From 05:53 am to 07:31 am.

• Gulik period: From 09:08 am to 10:46 am.

• Directional: South direction (Avoid traveling in the south direction today, if necessary, leave only after eating curd or cumin seeds).

Monthly Durgashtami worship method and blessings of Maa Durga On the day of monthly Durgashtami, wear clean red or yellow clothes after morning bath. Install the idol or picture of Maa Durga at the place of worship and offer red flowers, vermillion, Akshat, incense, lamp and naivedya to her. Chanting Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashati and Durga Mantras removes all the troubles, diseases and troubles of life and brings happiness and prosperity in the family.