Maharashtra Panchang — 20 August 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Maharashtra on 20 August 2026? Shukla Ashtami, nakshatra Vishakha. Rahu Kaal is 02:12 pm – 03:47 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Maharashtra.
Aaj ka panchang for Maharashtra on 20 August 2026 shows Shukla Ashtami and nakshatra Vishakha. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Maharashtra is 02:12 pm – 03:47 pm — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 20 August 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| City | Maharashtra |
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 09:18 pm |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until 09:08 am |
| Yoga | Indra |
| Karana | Vishti |
| Sunrise | 06:17 am |
| Sunset | 06:58 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 02:12 pm – 03:47 pm |
| Yamaganda | 06:17 am – 07:52 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:27 am – 11:02 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:12 pm – 01:03 pm |
| Lunar month | Shravan |
| Solar month | Simha |
पंचांग — Maharashtra
20 अगस्त 2026 को Maharashtra का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल अष्टमी, नक्षत्र विशाखा. राहु काल 02:12 pm – 03:47 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Maharashtra
- Friday, August 21, 2026 — Varalakshmi Vratam
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Onam (Thiruvonam)
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Friday, August 28, 2026 — Gayatri Jayanti
- Friday, August 28, 2026 — Hayagriva Jayanti
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 20 August 2026?
On 20 August 2026 the Maharashtra panchang shows Shukla Ashtami. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Maharashtra?
Nakshatra on 20 August 2026 in Maharashtra is Vishakha.
What is Rahu Kaal in Maharashtra on 20 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Maharashtra on 20 August 2026 is 02:12 pm – 03:47 pm. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Maharashtra and other cities.
Is the Maharashtra panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Maharashtra is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Maharashtra?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Maharashtra are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Maharashtra panchang 19 August 2026 · Maharashtra panchang today · Maharashtra panchang 21 August 2026.
