Today’s Panchang 21 July 2026: Today is the holy fast of monthly Durgashtami! Know the auspicious time of 21st July, time of Rahukaal and Choghadiya

Today, Tuesday, 21 July 2026, is the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Saavan (Shravan) month. In Hindu religion, Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month has special significance, because on this day the monthly Durga Ashtami fast and worship dedicated to Goddess Durga is observed. Today is also becoming an auspicious coincidence of Mangala Gauri Vrat, due to which this is the best day to get the blessings of Goddess Bhagwati. If you are going to start any new work, worship-ritual or auspicious work today, then definitely note down the auspicious time and time of Rahukaal according to the Daily Panchang. If seen from the perspective of a reporter, the worship done in the auspicious yogas being formed today is considered to give the desired results.

Main Panchang details of 21 July 2026

• Date: Sawan Shukla Paksha Ashtami (till 09:12 pm), thereafter Navami Tithi.

• Day: Tuesday

• Mass: Sawan (Shravan)

• Party: Darker fortnight

• constellation: Swati Nakshatra (up to 06:45 pm), followed by Vishakha Nakshatra.

• sum: Siddha Yoga (till 01:20 pm), followed by Sadhya Yoga.

• Karan: Vishti (Bhadra) till 10:15 pm, thereafter Bav Karan.

• Sun and moonrise time:

  
  

  • Sunrise: 05:36 am

  • sunset: 07:18 pm

  • Moonrise: 12:45 pm

  • Moonset: 11:58 pm midnight

Auspicious time and yoga (Shubh Muhurat)

Today’s auspicious times for religious work, starting a new business or auspicious works are as follows:

• Abhijeet Muhurat: 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm (Best time for any new work).

• Amrit Kaal: From 08:15 am to 09:50 am.

• Vijay Muhurta: From 02:45 PM to 03:40 PM.

• Twilight time: From 07:05 PM to 07:27 PM.

Inauspicious time and Rahukaal (Ashubh Muhurat & Rahukaal)

According to astrology, one should avoid starting any new or auspicious work during Rahukaal:

• Rahukaal: 03:52 pm to 05:35 pm (Do not do any auspicious work at this time).

• Yamgand: From 09:01 am to 10:44 am.

• Gulik period: From 12:27 pm to 02:10 pm.

• Distrasis: north direction (Avoid traveling north today, if necessary eat jaggery or fennel and leave the house).

Today’s special religious significance: Monthly Durgashtami

Today, on the occasion of monthly Durgashtami, after morning bath, offer red chunari, fruits, flowers and makeup materials to Goddess Durga. Reciting Durga Saptashati and chanting the mantra “Om Dun Durgaayi Namah” removes the troubles of life and the fear of enemies.