Today’s Panchang 22 August: Vishkumbh Yoga formed on Sawan Shukla Dashami; Know Rahukaal, auspicious time and today’s complete calendar


According to Vedic astrology and Hindu calendar, today 22nd August has special significance from religious and spiritual point of view. Today is Shukla Paksha of Saavan (Shravan) month. dashami tithi Which will last till late night and after this Ekadashi Tithi will start. Being Saturday, this time is considered best for worshiping Shanidev, the god of justice, and Lord Shiva. However, ‘Vishkumbh Yoga’ is being formed today, which is not considered favorable for starting any new and big auspicious work from astrological point of view.

Today’s date, constellation and planetary positions

  • Date: Shravan Shukla Paksha dashami tithi (Late till 02:00 AM, thereafter Ekadashi Tithi)

  • wise: Saturday

  • constellation: Jyestha Nakshatra (till 02:49 pm), after Mool Nakshatra will start

  • sum: Vishkumbh Yoga (Inauspicious yoga, during which it is advised to postpone important new resolutions)

  • Karan: Taitil (till 12:48 pm), followed by Gar Karan

  • Sun Sign: leo zodiac sign

  • Moon sign: Scorpio (till 02:49 pm), after this the Moon will transit into Sagittarius

sun and moon time

  • Sunrise: 05:54 am

  • sunset: 06:54 pm

  • Moonrise: 02:12 pm

  • Moonset: late night at 12:10

Today’s Auspicious Timings

If you want to perform any daily religious ritual, chant mantra or do any general important work, you can choose these auspicious times:

  • wee hours: 04:26 am to 05:10 am (best for meditation and yoga practice)

  • Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:58 pm to 12:50 pm (most auspicious time of the day)

  • Amrit Kaal: 12:54 pm to 02:34 pm

  • Vijay Muhurta: 02:33 pm to 03:25 pm

Today’s inauspicious time and Rahukaal (Inauspicious Timings)

Any kind of new financial investment, opening of new business, purchase of vehicle or starting a long journey should be avoided during the period of inauspicious yoga and Rahukaal:

  • Rahukaal: From 09:08 am to 10:46 am (do not start any new work during this period)

  • Yamgand period: 02:01 pm to 03:39 pm

  • Gulik period: 05:54 am to 07:31 am

  • Durmuhurta: 05:54 AM to 06:46 AM

  • Direction Shool: East direction (Avoid non-essential travel in the east direction today)

What measures to take on Vishkumbh Yoga and Saturday?

To pacify the negative effects of Vishkumbh Yoga and get the blessings of Shanidev, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree this evening. Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and chant the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and ‘Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah’ at least 108 times. Offering black sesame seeds, urad dal or food to the needy removes all the impurities and provides mental peace.