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Shukla Ashtami Chitra
Panchang

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ashadha Vikrama Samvat 2082 Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise 05:37 IST, New Delhi
Sunset 19:19 IST, New Delhi
Moon in Kanya Virgo
Vara Mangalavara Lord: Mangal (Mars)
Pancha Anga

Five Limbs of the Day

01 — Vara · Weekday

Day

Tuesday · Mangalavara

Ruling Planet

Mangal (Mars)

02 — Tithi · Lunar Day

Tithi at Sunrise

Shukla Ashtami

Position

8 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)

Tithi Ends

05:22 IST

03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion

Nakshatra at Sunrise

Chitra

Position & Lord

14 of 27 · Lord: Mars

Nakshatra Ends

20:55 IST

04 — Yoga

Yoga at Sunrise

Siddha

Position

21 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude

Yoga Ends

18:30 IST

05 — Karana · Half Tithi

Karana at Sunrise

Vishti

Note

Each tithi is divided into two karanas; this is the karana prevailing at sunrise.

Daily Timings

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods (IST)

Abhijit Muhurta — Most Auspicious

12:04 – 12:52

The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.

Rahu Kala

Period

15:53 – 17:36

Significance

Ruled by Rahu. Traditionally avoided for new beginnings, travel, or important decisions. Occurs in a different 1.5-hour slot each day of the week.

Gulika Kala

Period

10:45 – 12:28

Significance

Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.

Calendar Context

Hindu Calendar

Lunar Month Ashadha
Paksha Shukla Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat 2082