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According to Sanatan Hindu calendar, today 19 August 2026, Wednesday is a very holy day. On the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month, the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas ji, an ardent devotee of Lord Shri Ram and the author of the epic ‘Shri Ramcharitmanas’, is being celebrated. From the religious point of view, reciting the scriptures written by Tulsidas ji and worshiping Lord Shri Ram and Hanuman ji on this day gives special virtuous results. However, according to astrological calculations, Bhadra’s shadow will also be there from this evening till late night, hence before starting any new or auspicious work, it is important to keep in mind the auspicious and inauspicious times of the Panchang.
Date, Nakshatra and Planetary Position (Panchang Details)
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Date: 19 August 2026
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Day: Wednesday
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Month: Shravan (Saavan), as per more/correct details
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Party: Darker fortnight
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Date: Saptami Tithi (till evening, then Ashtami Tithi starts)
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constellation: Swati Nakshatra (after Vishakha Nakshatra)
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sum: Shukla Yoga (after Brahma Yoga)
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Karan: Vanij (till evening), then Vishti (Bhadra) Karan
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Sun Sign: leo zodiac sign
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Moon sign: Libra
Sunrise and sunset times (Sun Timings)
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Sunrise: 05:53 am
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sunset: 06:56 pm
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Moonrise: around 12:15 pm
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Moonset: 11:35 pm
Today’s Bhadra period and its impact
There will be influence of Bhadra period in the latter part of the day today:
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Bhadra starts: From around 06:10 pm
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Bhadra ending: late night (after midnight)
In astrology, Bhadra period is considered inauspicious and disruptive. It is believed that at the time of Bhadra, auspicious rituals like shaving, house warming, starting a new business, property registry or tying Raksha Sutra etc. are prohibited. However, daily worship, recitation of Tulsidas Jayanti, chanting Ram Naam and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa remain completely fruitful even during Bhadra period.
Auspicious time: When to do new and auspicious work? (Auspicious time)
If you want to do any new work, shopping or religious ritual today, you can use these auspicious times:
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wee hours: 04:25 am to 05:09 am
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Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:58 pm to 12:50 pm (Abhijeet Muhurta is considered best for all types of work)
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Vijay Muhurta: 02:35 pm to 03:27 pm
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Twilight time: 06:55 pm to 07:18 pm
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Amrit Kaal: 10:15 pm to 11:45 pm
Inauspicious time: Rahukaal and Disha Shool (Ashubh Muhurat)
One should avoid undertaking any important journey or major investment during inauspicious time period:
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Rahukaal: From 12:25 pm to 02:03 pm (doing auspicious work is prohibited during Rahukaal)
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Yamgand: 07:31 am to 09:09 am
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Gulik period: 10:47 am to 12:25 am
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Durmuhurta: 11:58 pm to 12:50 pm
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Dish direction: North direction (If traveling in the North direction is mandatory, then leave the house only after eating sesame seeds or coriander and paying obeisance to Lord Ganesha).
Special importance of worship on Tulsidas Jayanti
Today, on the occasion of Tulsidas Jayanti, light a ghee lamp in front of Ram Darbar and Hanuman ji’s statue at home. Recite some couplets from Sunderkand or Balkand of ‘Shri Ramcharitmanas’. Being Wednesday and coinciding with Tulsidas Jayanti, today is considered to be the best day to receive the combined blessings of Lord Ganesha and Sankatmochan Hanuman.