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Aaj Ka Panchang, August 20, 2024: The sun is expected to rise at 5:53 am and set at 6:55 pm. (Image source: Shutterstock)
Aaj Ka Panchang, August 20, 2024: Check tithi, auspicious and inauspicious times and other details.
AAJ KA PANCHANG, August 20, 2024: Drik Panchang said that Pratipada Tithi and Dwitiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 20. Both Krishna Pratipada and Krishna Dwitiya are considered favorable for starting important activities and both fall within the Shubh Muhurta time frame. Besides, three festivals are scheduled on the day: Gayatri Japam, Bhadrapada Begins (North) and Ishti. Before starting any ritual at home, don’t forget to check the Tithis, auspicious and inauspicious times as they are crucial for smooth conduct.
August 20 sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset
The sun is expected to rise at 5:53 AM and set at 6:55 PM. Meanwhile, moonrise is expected at 7:34 pm and moonset at 6:12 am.
TITHI, NAKSHATRA and RASHI details on August 20
Pratipada Tithi is expected to continue till 8:32 pm, after which it will transition to Dwitiya Tithi. The auspicious Shatabhisha Nakshatra is expected to continue till 3:09 am on August 21, after which it will shift to Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. The Moon is expected to be located in Kumbha Rashi while the Sun is expected to be located in Simha Rashi.
Shubh Muhurat on August 20
Brahma Muhurta is expected to be held from 4:25 to 5:09 am, followed by Pratah Sandhya Muhurta from 4:47 to 5:53 am, and Vijaya Muhurta from 2:35 to 3:27 pm. Godhuli Muhurta is scheduled to be held on August 21 from 6:55 to 7:17 pm, while Tri Pushkara Yoga is scheduled to be held on August 21 from 3:09 to 5:54 am. to 8:01. Nishita Muhurta is scheduled to take place on August 21 from 12:02 to 12:46 pm.
Asub Muhurat on August 20
Rahu Kalam Muhurta is expected to be held from 3:40 to 5:17 pm, Yamaganda Muhurta is expected to be held from 9:09 to 10:46 am and Gulikai Kalam Muhurta is expected to be held from 12:24 to 2:02 pm. Dur Muhurtam is scheduled to be held on August 21 from 8:29 to 9:22 am and 11:19 to 12:02 pm. Panchaka is expected to be in effect throughout the day.