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According to Vedic calendar, today is 17 August 2026, Monday. Being the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan (Shravan) month, today is considered very auspicious and fruitful. Today, the great festival of Nag Panchami is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion all over the country. Since it is Monday and the holy month of Saavan, this combination of worshiping Lord Shiva and Nag Devta has become especially fruitful. Before performing any auspicious or religious ritual, it is very important to know the auspicious time, Choghadiya and Rahukaal time so that there is no hindrance in the work.
Today’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise time
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Sunrise: 05:51 AM
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sunset: 06:58 PM
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Moonrise: 09:42 AM
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Moonset: 09:58 PM
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Sun Sign: Entry into Leo (Leo Sankranti period)
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Moon sign: Virgo sun sign
Details of date, constellation and auspicious yoga
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Samvat: Vikram Samvat 2083 (Kalyukt), Shak Samvat 1948
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Month: Shravan (Saavan), Shukla Paksha
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Date: Panchami Tithi (till 05:34 PM, after that Shashthi Tithi starts)
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constellation: Hasta Nakshatra (till 01:28 PM, thereafter Chitra Nakshatra)
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sum: Sadhya Yoga (till 08:15 PM, after which auspicious yoga)
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Karan: Bav Karan (till 06:12 AM), followed by Balav and Kaulav Karan.
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wise: Monday (rare coincidence of Monday Sawan Nagpanchami)
Nagpanchami 2026: Best auspicious time for puja
On the day of Nag Panchami, morning time is considered to be the best time for the worship of Nag Devta, Rudrabhishek and prevention of Kaalsarp Dosha. Today Panchami Tithi will be effective till 05:34 PM, hence the puja should be completed within this time limit.
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Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:59 AM to 12:51 PM (Best and Sarvkarya Siddhi Muhurta)
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Amrit Kaal: From 07:15 AM to 08:48 AM
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Vijay Muhurta: From 02:36 PM to 03:28 PM
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Twilight time: From 06:58 PM to 07:20 PM
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Nishita Muhurta (Midnight): From 12:03 AM to 12:47 AM (18th August)
Rahukaal and today’s inauspicious time
In the scriptures, Rahukaal is considered prohibited for any new, auspicious or special ritual. One should avoid starting puja or going on a journey at this time.
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Rahukaal: From 07:29 AM to 09:08 AM (Do not start any new work during this period)
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Yamaganda: 10:46 AM to 12:24 PM
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Gulik period: From 02:03 PM to 03:41 PM
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Durmuhurta: From 12:51 PM to 01:43 PM and from 03:28 PM to 04:20 PM
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Varjyam: 10:14 PM to 11:46 PM
Choghadiya Muhurta of today’s auspicious day
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Amrit (best): From 05:51 AM to 07:29 AM
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Period (inauspicious): From 07:29 AM to 09:08 AM
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Auspicious (good): 09:08 AM to 10:46 AM
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Disease (inauspicious): 10:46 AM to 12:24 PM
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Anxiety (inauspicious): 12:24 PM to 02:03 PM
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Variable (General): 02:03 PM to 03:41 PM
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Benefits (advancements): From 03:41 PM to 05:20 PM
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Amrit (best): 05:20 PM to 06:58 PM
Directional and special advice
Today, on Monday, Dishasul remains in the east direction. If it is absolutely necessary to undertake a long journey towards the east, then start the journey by looking in the mirror or taking a little sweet curd/milk before leaving the house. On the day of Nag Panchami, avoid plowing or digging the earth and offer raw cow milk, durva, roli, rice and flowers to the snake statue and chant Om Namah Shivay and Nag Gayatri Mantra.