Reading the day’s panchang…
Sunday, 21 August 2072
The 8th day of the waxing moon, in the month of Shravana during Varsha ritu.
Tithi
Ashtami
until 10:36 am
Vara
Sunday
Nakshatra
Anuradha
until 10:37 pm
Yoga
Indra
until 2:38 pm
Karana
Bava
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Shravana
Ritu
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2129
Sunrise 6:05 am to sunset 6:53 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 | 4.2° | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 10.9° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 12.5° | Direct |
| Mercury | Cancer | 27.3° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 9.3° | Direct |
| Venus | Leo | 28.9° | Direct |
| Saturn | Libra | 13.6° | Direct |
| Rahu | Leo | 15.3° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Aquarius | 15.3° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.