Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for August 11, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings. For August 11, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours steady completion, careful communication and thoughtful planning. With Krishna Chaturdashi and Punarvasu Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from measured decisions, quiet preparation and completing existing responsibilities rather than rushing into major launches or emotionally charged choices.Panchang Today, August 11th, 2026Key Timings TodaySunrise5:48 amSunset7:04 pmRahu Kaal3:45 pm to 5:24 pmHighlighted favourable windowBrahma Muhurta: 4:22 am to 5:05 amHow to use it: Prefer this period for quiet planning, reflection or prayer. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.Festival and Vrat TodaySawan ShivaratriBasis: Shravana Krishna Chaturdashi; Region: NorthWhat Today's Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Mangalvar (Tuesday) brings a direct, action-oriented energy, while Krishna Chaturdashi encourages restraint, completion and clearing pending matters rather than rushing into expansion. This combination supports work that requires courage with control, such as finishing difficult tasks, simplifying plans and resolving practical issues.Punarvasu Nakshatra adds a restorative quality, favouring revision, renewal and putting things back in order. With the Moon in Cancer, emotional sensitivity, home matters and personal security may receive greater attention.How to Use the DayWork and important decisionsThe day is better suited to closing pending matters than taking on too many new responsibilities. Mangalvar supports decisive effort, while Krishna Chaturdashi advises against acting from irritation or urgency.Focus on overdue files, corrections, compliance work, handovers and practical follow-through. Punarvasu Nakshatra also supports revising a note, reviewing a budget or improving an existing process. With the Moon in Cancer, keep communication respectful, especially when giving instructions or handling team matters. If an important decision cannot be delayed, rely on clear facts and avoid unnecessary risks or impulsive commitments.Relationships and communicationToday's energy favours sincere communication without harshness. Mangalvar can make conversations more direct, while Krishna Chaturdashi may bring unresolved feelings to the surface. Punarvasu offers a more restorative influence, making it a suitable day to repair misunderstandings, apologise or revisit practical family matters.With the Moon in Cancer, tone and emotional sensitivity matter. Listen carefully, avoid forcing immediate conclusions and keep promises realistic. Consistency and small acts of reliability are likely to strengthen relationships more than dramatic declarations.Reflection and spiritual routineToday is well suited for quiet self-review and simplifying mental clutter. Krishna Chaturdashi encourages letting go of unnecessary resentment, distractions and unfinished emotional burdens, while Punarvasu Nakshatra supports renewal and returning to what feels steady and meaningful.The Moon in Cancer favours reflection on home, belonging and emotional habits. Journalling, prayer, reading or a few moments of silence can help bring greater clarity. Keep the practice simple and focus on one honest correction in your thoughts, habits or conduct rather than trying to change everything at once.Panchang Facts at a GlanceDate and VaarAugust 11, 2026, Tuesday (Mangalvar)Lunar MonthAmanta: Ashadha; Purnimanta: ShravanaTithi (lunar day)Krishna Chaturdashi until 1:53 am, Wednesday; then Krishna AmavasyaNakshatra (lunar constellation)Punarvasu until 10:08 am; then PushyaYog (Sun-Moon combination)Siddhi until 6:50 pm; then VyatipataKaran (half-tithi division)Vishti until 3:22 pm; then Shakuni until 1:53 am, Wednesday; then Chatushpada until 12:27 pm, WednesdayMoon sign (zodiac position)CancerAuspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)PeriodStartEndBrahma Muhurta4:22 am5:05 amPratah Sandhya4:43 am5:48 amAbhijit Muhurta11:59 am12:52 pmAmrit Kalam2:09 am, Wednesday3:37 am, WednesdayVijaya Muhurta2:38 pm3:31 pmGodhuli Muhurta7:04 pm7:25 pmSayahana Sandhya7:04 pm8:08 pmNishita Muhurta12:04 am, Wednesday12:47 am, WednesdayThose who follow Panchang timings may find these periods especially supportive:Brahma Muhurta: 4:22 am to 5:05 amAn ideal time for quiet planning, reflection, prayer or setting clear priorities before the day begins.Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 am to 12:52 pmA favourable time for important submissions, focused administrative work or making a clear, well-considered decision.Vijaya Muhurta: 2:38 pm to 3:31 pmWell suited for tasks that require confidence, concentration and steady follow-through.Inauspicious and Caution TimingsPeriodStartEndRahu Kaal3:45 pm5:24 pmGulika Kaal12:26 pm2:05 pmYamaganda9:07 am10:46 amDur Muhurtam8:27 am9:20 amDur Muhurtam11:21 pm12:04 am, WednesdayVarjyam5:26 pm6:52 pmVidaal Yog5:48 am10:09 amAadal Yog10:10 am5:48 am, WednesdayTraditional Panchang recommends using these periods for routine work rather than major beginnings:Rahu Kaal: Until 5:24 pmIf possible, avoid starting new projects, making major commitments or initiating important discussions during this period. Instead, use the time for reviewing documents, checking details, completing routine work or continuing tasks already underway.Vyatipata Yog: Until 5:49 am (Wednesday)This period is better suited for planning, preparation, background work and careful review than launching new initiatives or making significant commitments.Other caution periodsYamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Dur Muhurtam, Varjyam, Vidaal Yog and Aadal Yog are also traditionally treated as better suited for routine responsibilities, revisions and maintenance than for major new beginnings.Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and MoonsetSunrise5:48 amSunset7:04 pmMoonrise5:03 am, WednesdayMoonset6:13 pmRahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaCityRahu KaalMumbai3:56 pm to 5:32 pmDelhi (NCR)3:45 pm to 5:24 pmBengaluru3:33 pm to 5:08 pmHyderabad3:32 pm to 5:08 pmChennai3:23 pm to 4:57 pmAhmedabad3:59 pm to 5:37 pmPune3:51 pm to 5:27 pmKolkata2:56 pm to 4:33 pmJaipur3:49 pm to 5:28 pmKochi3:37 pm to 5:11 pmLucknow3:29 pm to 5:08 pmIndore3:46 pm to 5:24 pmGuwahati2:45 pm to 4:24 pmChandigarh3:47 pm to 5:28 pmSurat3:57 pm to 5:34 pmVisakhapatnam3:13 pm to 4:49 pmNagpur3:32 pm to 5:09 pmCoimbatore3:35 pm to 5:08 pmVaranasi3:20 pm to 4:58 pmBhubaneswar3:05 pm to 4:41 pmOverallTraditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours steady progress, thoughtful decisions and measured communication. Focus on completing pending matters, keeping plans simple and choosing the most practical next step. Use supportive windows for important tasks and treat caution periods as a reminder to slow down, review details and avoid unnecessary haste.This article presents traditional Panchang guidance for general information. Timings may vary depending on location.Dr. Achary Kalki Krishnan(Vastu consultant, Vedic astrologer, Researcher, Educator & Corporate mentor)Teaching and practising Astrology, Vastu, and Numerology for more than three decades, Dr Achary Kalki Krishnan is a senior Vastu consultant, Vedic astrologer, researcher, educator and corporate mentor. Born in the sacred region of Vindhyachal Shakti Peeth, situated between Prayagraj and Varanasi, Dr Achary Kalki Krishnan is considered one of the most respected, knowledgeable, and qualified Astrologers and Vastu consultants of India.