Varanasi Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 5:34 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:37 PM – 3:14 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:19 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:16 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
12:39 PM
Moonset
11:12 PM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:35 AM – 12:27 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:58 AM – 4:46 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:37 PM – 3:14 PM
Yamaganda5:34 AM – 7:11 AM
Gulika8:47 AM – 10:24 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious5:34 AM – 7:11 AM
RogInauspicious7:11 AM – 8:47 AM
UdvegInauspicious8:47 AM – 10:24 AM
CharNeutral10:24 AM – 12:01 PM
LabhAuspicious12:01 PM – 1:37 PM
AmritAuspicious1:37 PM – 3:14 PM
KaalInauspicious3:14 PM – 4:51 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:51 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:27 PM – 7:51 PM
KaalInauspicious7:51 PM – 9:14 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:14 PM – 10:38 PM
RogInauspicious10:38 PM – 12:01 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:01 AM – 1:24 AM
CharNeutral1:24 AM – 2:48 AM
LabhAuspicious2:48 AM – 4:11 AM
AmritAuspicious4:11 AM – 5:35 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:19 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 1:37 PM – 3:14 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:34 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:35 AM – 12:27 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.