Reading the day’s panchang…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
The 1st day of the waning moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Varsha ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 8:33 pm
Vara
Tuesday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
until 3:09 am
Yoga
Atiganda
until 8:55 pm
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2081
Sunrise 6:05 am to sunset 6:54 pm, with the periods worth planning around.
Eight divisions of the daylight hours, each carrying its own character.
Rashi placement for each of the nine grahas.
| Graha | Rashi | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | 3.5° | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 10.5° | Direct |
| Mars | Taurus | 26.1° | Direct |
| Mercury | Leo | 1.4° | Retrograde |
| Jupiter | Taurus | 23.3° | Direct |
| Venus | Leo | 24.4° | Direct |
| Saturn | Aquarius | 23.2° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Pisces | 14.4° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Virgo | 14.4° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.