Panchang for in New York, 29 August 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · New York, United States
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise in New York is Krishna Dwitiya (until 12:07 AM, 30 Aug) and the nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada (until 6:12 PM). Sunrise is at 6:20 AM, sunset at 7:33 PM, and Rahu Kaal runs 9:38 AM to 11:17 AM.
Panchang at sunrise
| Weekday (vaar) | Saturday Shanivara |
|---|---|
| Paksha | Krishna (waning, dark half) |
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 12:07 AM, 30 Aug Krishna Tritiya until 11:22 PM, 30 Aug |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until 6:12 PM Uttara Bhadrapada until 6:15 PM, 30 Aug |
| Yoga | Dhriti until 7:52 PM Shoola until 6:16 PM, 30 Aug |
| Karana | Taitila until 12:21 PM Garaja until 12:07 AM, 30 Aug Vanija until 11:48 AM, 30 Aug |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Leo (सिंह) |
| Moon sign (at sunrise) | Aquarius (कुंभ) |
| Hindu month | Shravana (amanta) / Bhadrapada (purnimanta) |
Sun and Moon
| Sunrise | 6:20 AM |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 7:33 PM |
| Moonrise | 8:09 PM |
| Moonset | 7:47 AM |
| Length of day | 13 h 13 min |
Auspicious and inauspicious periods
| Period | Time | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:30 PM to 1:23 PM | 53 min | Considered auspicious, around local noon |
| Rahu Kaal | 9:38 AM to 11:17 AM | 99 min | Avoid starting new ventures |
| Yamaganda | 2:36 PM to 4:15 PM | 99 min | Traditionally unfavourable for new work |
| Gulika Kaal | 6:20 AM to 7:59 AM | 99 min | Associated with repeating events; avoid for good starts |
Choghadiya
The favourable slots (Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char) today are Shubh 7:59 AM, Char 12:57 PM, Labh 2:36 PM, Amrit 4:15 PM in the day, and more at night. Slots are equal eighths of the daylight and of the night.
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal (काल) | 6:20 AM to 7:59 AM | Avoid: not supportive |
| Shubh (शुभ) | 7:59 AM to 9:38 AM | Auspicious |
| Rog (रोग) | 9:38 AM to 11:17 AM | Challenging: avoid new starts |
| Udveg (उद्वेग) | 11:17 AM to 12:57 PM | Tense: proceed with care |
| Char (चर) | 12:57 PM to 2:36 PM | Neutral: good for movement |
| Labh (लाभ) | 2:36 PM to 4:15 PM | Favourable for gains |
| Amrit (अमृत) | 4:15 PM to 5:54 PM | Most auspicious |
| Kaal (काल) | 5:54 PM to 7:33 PM | Avoid: not supportive |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Labh (लाभ) | 7:33 PM to 8:54 PM | Favourable for gains |
| Udveg (उद्वेग) | 8:54 PM to 10:15 PM | Tense: proceed with care |
| Shubh (शुभ) | 10:15 PM to 11:36 PM | Auspicious |
| Amrit (अमृत) | 11:36 PM to 12:57 AM, 30 Aug | Most auspicious |
| Char (चर) | 12:57 AM, 30 Aug to 2:18 AM, 30 Aug | Neutral: good for movement |
| Rog (रोग) | 2:18 AM, 30 Aug to 3:39 AM, 30 Aug | Challenging: avoid new starts |
| Kaal (काल) | 3:39 AM, 30 Aug to 5:00 AM, 30 Aug | Avoid: not supportive |
| Labh (लाभ) | 5:00 AM, 30 Aug to 6:21 AM, 30 Aug | Favourable for gains |
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How this panchang is calculated
The panchang (literally "five limbs") describes the day through five elements: tithi (lunar day, each 12° of Moon-Sun separation), vaar (weekday), nakshatra (the Moon's lunar mansion), yoga (Sun plus Moon, in 27 parts) and karana (half a tithi). Following Hindu custom, the tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana shown are those running at local sunrise in New York, with their end times and the changes that follow later in the day. Read more about the elements in our guide to the Panchang.
Positions of the Sun and Moon are astronomical, in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa, and tithi, nakshatra and yoga end times normally agree with printed almanacs to about a minute. Sunrise and sunset use the upper limb of the Sun with standard refraction, the Swiss Ephemeris convention; some almanacs use the centre of the disc and show times up to about five minutes different, and Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and Abhijit shift with them. Times are local time in New York (America/New_York). For ritual dates, confirm with your family priest or local panchang, since traditions differ on some rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rahu Kaal in New York on 29 August 2026?
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, Rahu Kaal in New York is from 9:38 AM to 11:17 AM (America/New_York). It is one eighth of the daylight, sunrise to sunset.
What is the tithi on 29 August 2026 in New York?
At sunrise the tithi is Krishna Dwitiya, which ends at 12:07 AM, 30 Aug. It is followed by Krishna Tritiya (until 11:22 PM, 30 Aug).
What is the Abhijit Muhurat on 29 August 2026 in New York?
Abhijit Muhurat is 12:30 PM to 1:23 PM, the eighth of fifteen parts of the day, centred on local solar noon. It is traditionally treated as auspicious for starting work, except on Wednesdays when some almanacs disregard it.
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