Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits for August 15, 2026, along with today’s auspicious and inauspicious timings. For August 15, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined effort, practical planning and steady progress. With Shanivar, Shukla Tritiya and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from organised work, clear communication and thoughtful decisions rather than impulsive action or uncertain commitments.Panchang TodayKey Timings TodaySunrise5:50 amSunset7:00 pmRahu Kaal9:07 am to 10:46 amHighlighted favourable windowAmrit Kalam: 8:18 pm to 9:53 pmHow to use it: Prefer this period for constructive work and meaningful plans. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.Festival and Vrat TodayHariyali TeejBasis: Shravana Shukla Tritiya; Region: NorthWhat Today's Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Shanivar (Saturday) is associated with patience, discipline and practical thinking. Combined with Shukla Tritiya, the day supports gradual progress, refining plans and strengthening existing efforts rather than forcing quick results.Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra adds a cooperative and responsible influence, favouring reliable commitments, clear agreements and actions that build trust over time. As the Moon moves from Leo to Virgo, the day's energy gradually shifts from confidence and visibility towards detail, organisation and practical usefulness. Overall, this is a grounded day for improving existing plans, handling responsibilities and making steady progress through clear priorities and consistent effort.How to Use the DayWork and important decisionsThe day supports focused work that benefits from patience, structure and careful attention. Shanivar rewards consistency, while Shukla Tritiya favours tasks that can be strengthened gradually through steady effort.Uttara Phalguni is well suited to responsibilities that depend on reliability, such as documentation, budgeting, training, process improvement and clearly dividing tasks. As the Moon moves towards Virgo, attention to detail becomes increasingly useful. Keep instructions clear, timelines realistic and expectations specific. Before making an important decision, check your assumptions and consider practical factors such as costs, resources and capacity.Relationships and communicationToday's energy supports relationships that benefit from reliability and mature communication. Uttara Phalguni encourages fairness, cooperation and keeping commitments, while the Moon's movement from Leo to Virgo shifts attention from personal recognition towards practical care.If a misunderstanding arises, communicate directly without becoming harsh. Ask for clarity rather than testing another person's loyalty or intentions. Within families and close relationships, discussions about schedules, finances and shared responsibilities can be handled constructively when everyone remains calm and practical. Small acts of reliability may speak more strongly than grand promises today.Reflection and spiritual routineToday is well suited for quiet self-review focused on responsibility, consistency and practical improvement. Shanivar encourages looking honestly at what has been delayed or neglected, while Shukla Tritiya supports making small, meaningful changes without becoming overly critical.Journalling, reading, prayer or a few moments of reflection can help you review unfinished tasks and identify where unnecessary pride or distractions may be getting in the way. Uttara Phalguni also encourages reflecting on commitments and the support you offer others. Focus on one practical correction that can restore greater order and steadiness to the week ahead.Panchang Facts at a GlanceDate and VaarAugust 15, 2026, Saturday (Shanivar)Lunar MonthAmanta: Shravana; Purnimanta: ShravanaTithi (lunar day)Shukla Tritiya until 5:29 pm; then Shukla ChaturthiNakshatra (lunar constellation)Uttara Phalguni until 3:25 am, Sunday; then HastaYog (Sun-Moon combination)Shiva until 7:07 am; then Siddha until 5:20 am, Sunday; then SadhyaKaran (half-tithi division)Taitila until 6:03 am; then Gara until 5:29 pm; then Vanija until 5:05 am, SundayMoon sign (zodiac position)Leo until 9:34 am; then VirgoAuspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)PeriodStartEndBrahma Muhurta4:23 am5:07 amPratah Sandhya4:45 am5:50 amAbhijit Muhurta11:59 am12:51 pmAmrit Kalam8:18 pm9:53 pmVijaya Muhurta2:37 pm3:29 pmGodhuli Muhurta7:00 pm7:22 pmSayahana Sandhya7:00 pm8:05 pmNishita Muhurta12:03 am, Sunday12:47 am, SundaySiddha Yog5:30 pm5:50 am, SundayRavi Yog5:50 am3:25 am, SundayThose who follow Panchang timings may find these periods especially supportive:Abhijit Muhurta: 11:59 am to 12:51 pmA favourable time for a focused, important task, making a considered decision or handling work that requires clarity and confidence.Vijaya Muhurta: 2:37 pm to 3:29 pmWell suited for completing a pending task, following through on an important responsibility or taking a purposeful step that requires discipline.Amrit Kalam: 8:18 pm to 9:53 pmA supportive period for constructive work and meaningful plans, such as drafting a proposal, planning studies, making a thoughtful decision or discussing a matter that requires maturity.Inauspicious and Caution TimingsPeriodStartEndRahu Kaal9:07 am10:46 amGulika Kaal5:50 am7:29 amYamaganda2:04 pm3:43 pmDur Muhurtam7:35 am8:28 amVarjyam10:50 am12:19 pmTraditional Panchang recommends using these periods for routine work rather than major beginnings:Rahu Kaal: Until 10:46 amIf possible, avoid starting new projects, making major commitments or taking significant first steps during this period. Instead, use the time for reviewing documents, preparation, correspondence or routine work already in progress.Gulika Kaal: Until 7:29 amThis period is better suited for routine responsibilities, preparation and quiet continuation rather than important decisions or major beginnings.Dur Muhurtam: Until 8:28 amUse this time for lower-stakes tasks, careful review and double-checking important details rather than initiating something significant.Varjyam: Until 12:19 pmA suitable period for review work, corrections and background preparation rather than making a fresh commitment.Yamaganda: Until 3:43 pmIf possible, avoid forcing an important new beginning during this period. Routine work, maintenance and tasks already underway can continue with care.Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise and MoonsetSunrise5:50 amSunset7:00 pmMoonrise8:19 amMoonset8:36 pmRahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaCityRahu KaalMumbai9:31 am to 11:07 amDelhi (NCR)9:07 am to 10:46 amBengaluru9:15 am to 10:49 amHyderabad9:09 am to 10:45 amChennai9:04 am to 10:39 amAhmedabad9:29 am to 11:06 amPune9:27 am to 11:03 amKolkata8:27 am to 10:04 amJaipur9:14 am to 10:52 amKochi9:22 am to 10:56 amLucknow8:54 am to 10:32 amIndore9:17 am to 10:54 amGuwahati8:11 am to 9:49 amChandigarh9:07 am to 10:47 amSurat9:30 am to 11:06 amVisakhapatnam8:50 am to 10:25 amNagpur9:05 am to 10:41 amCoimbatore9:19 am to 10:52 amVaranasi8:46 am to 10:24 amBhubaneswar8:38 am to 10:15 amOverallTraditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined progress, thoughtful communication and practical planning. Keep priorities clear, give important work a strong structure and focus on steady follow-through rather than display. A realistic, well-prepared approach is likely to make even modest plans more productive.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.