Hindu Panchang & Festival Calendar 2026 — Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat

Panchang & Hindu calendar — FAQ

What is today's tithi?+

Today's tithi is Chaturthi of the Shukla Paksha in the Shravana masa.

What is today's nakshatra?+

Today's nakshatra is Hasta (until 3:50 AM).

What are today's shubh muhurat timings?+

Today's auspicious muhurat include Nishita Muhurta (12:00 AM–12:46 AM), Brahma Muhurta (4:35 AM–5:21 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:19 AM–6:07 AM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.

What is panchang?+

Panchang is the Hindu almanac that gives the five limbs of the day — tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, karana and vaara (weekday) — along with sunrise, sunset and the day's auspicious (shubh) and inauspicious muhurat. It is used to pick the right time for pujas, ceremonies and new beginnings.

Which festivals are in August 2026?+

Festivals in August 2026 include Sankashti Chaturthi, Sawan Somwar 1, Mangala Gauri Vrat 1, Kamika Ekadashi, Pradosham, Sawan Somwar 2, Mangala Gauri Vrat 2, Masik Shivaratri, Amavasya, Hariyali Teej, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Nag Panchami, Sawan Somwar 3, Kalki Jayanti, Mangala Gauri Vrat 3, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Sawan Somwar 4, Mangala Gauri Vrat 4, Pradosham, Hayagriva Jayanti, Purnima, Raksha Bandhan. Tap any festival to see its date, tithi, muhurat and to book a pandit.