Varanasi Panchang

Monday, August 17, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Monday, August 17, 2026: Shukla Paksha Panchami, Chitra Nakshatra, Shubha Yoga. Sunrise is 5:33 AM and sunset 6:30 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 7:10 AM – 8:47 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Panchami
until 5:00 PM
Nakshatra
Chitra
until 4:59 AM
Yoga
Shubha
until 3:29 AM
Karana
Balava
until 5:00 PM
Weekday
Monday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:33 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
9:50 AM
Moonset
9:17 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:36 AM – 12:27 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:57 AM – 4:45 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal7:10 AM – 8:47 AM
Yamaganda10:24 AM – 12:01 PM
Gulika1:39 PM – 3:16 PM

Choghadiya

Day

AmritAuspicious5:33 AM – 7:10 AM
KaalInauspicious7:10 AM – 8:47 AM
ShubhAuspicious8:47 AM – 10:24 AM
RogInauspicious10:24 AM – 12:01 PM
UdvegInauspicious12:01 PM – 1:39 PM
CharNeutral1:39 PM – 3:16 PM
LabhAuspicious3:16 PM – 4:53 PM
AmritAuspicious4:53 PM – 6:30 PM

Night

CharNeutral6:30 PM – 7:53 PM
LabhAuspicious7:53 PM – 9:16 PM
AmritAuspicious9:16 PM – 10:39 PM
KaalInauspicious10:39 PM – 12:02 AM
ShubhAuspicious12:02 AM – 1:25 AM
RogInauspicious1:25 AM – 2:47 AM
UdvegInauspicious2:47 AM – 4:10 AM
CharNeutral4:10 AM – 5:33 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Panchami, lasting until 5:00 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 7:10 AM – 8:47 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:33 AM and sunset at 6:30 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:36 AM – 12:27 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.