UJJAIN, Aug. 16, 2026
Panchang August 17 2026 brings a significant confluence of the third Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami. Devotees will have an opportunity to worship Lord Shiva and Nag Devta on the same day while Panchami Tithi remains in effect until approximately 5 p.m.
Monday falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami, with Shashthi beginning after Panchami concludes. The day will be governed by Chitra Nakshatra and Shubh Yoga, while the Sun will be positioned in Leo.
Abhijit Muhurat, traditionally considered a favorable interval for many auspicious activities, will run from 12:05 p.m. to 12:56 p.m. Amrit Kaal will occur later at night.
The timings in this article are calculated for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and other location-dependent periods will differ in other cities.
August 17 Panchang at a Glance
| Panchang Detail | Ujjain Timing |
|---|---|
| Day | Monday |
| Lunar month | Shravana |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Panchami Tithi | Until approximately 5 p.m. |
| Shashthi Tithi | Begins after Panchami |
| Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Yoga | Shubh |
| Sunrise | 6:07 a.m. |
| Sunset | 6:54 p.m. |
| Moonrise | 10:17 a.m. |
| Moonset | 9:50 p.m. |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:05–12:56 p.m. |
| Amrit Kaal | 10:15–11:56 p.m. |
| Rahu Kaal | 7:43–9:19 a.m. |
| Yamaganda | 10:55 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
| Gulika Kaal | 2:06–3:42 p.m. |
| Directional caution | East |
Panchami Tithi and Nag Panchami
Shravana Shukla Panchami begins on the evening of August 16 and continues until approximately 5 p.m. on August 17. Shashthi Tithi begins after that time.
Because Panchami is present at sunrise on Monday, Nag Panchami will be observed on August 17 under the traditional Udaya Tithi principle.
Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of Nag Devta. Devotees traditionally offer prayers seeking protection, family welfare and freedom from fear. The festival also has a close association with Lord Shiva, who is commonly depicted with the serpent Vasuki.
Festival dates can sometimes appear differently in regional calendars because of local sunrise calculations and varying observance traditions. The Ujjain Hindu calendar lists Nag Panchami on Monday, August 17.
Third Sawan Monday of 2026
August 17 is also the third Sawan Monday, one of the Mondays observed by devotees during the sacred month of Shravana.
Sawan Mondays are traditionally dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees may observe a fast, visit a Shiva temple, perform Jalabhishek and chant Shiva mantras.
The convergence with Nag Panchami adds symbolic importance because serpents occupy a prominent place in Shaiva tradition. The observance allows devotees to honor Shiva and Nag Devta on the same day.
Religious customs vary between families and regions. Worshippers should follow their established tradition or seek guidance from their temple priest when undertaking a formal ritual.
Sunrise, Sunset and Moon Timings
Sunrise in Ujjain is calculated at approximately 6:07 a.m., while sunset will occur around 6:54 p.m.
The Moon is expected to rise at 10:17 a.m. and set at approximately 9:50 p.m.
These timings are useful for organizing daily worship, fasting and evening prayers. However, they should not be copied for another city without checking a local panchang.
The Ujjain-based daily calendar confirms the stated moonrise, moonset and inauspicious periods.
Chitra Nakshatra and Shubh Yoga
Chitra Nakshatra will influence the day and is expected to continue until the early hours of August 18.
In traditional astrology, Chitra is associated with creativity, craftsmanship, planning, refinement and the desire to build or improve something. The nakshatra’s presence may be considered suitable for activities requiring careful design or attention to detail.
The day will remain under Shubh Yoga until approximately 3:29 a.m. on August 18. The supplied reference to Harshana Yoga is incorrect for this date; Shubh Yoga is the applicable daily yoga.
Traditional calendars classify Shubh Yoga as favorable, although the complete suitability of a particular activity depends on its nature, location and the individual’s circumstances.
Abhijit Muhurat on August 17
Abhijit Muhurat will run from 12:05 p.m. to 12:56 p.m.
This midday interval is traditionally regarded as favorable for beginning many constructive activities when another suitable muhurat is unavailable.
However, Abhijit Muhurat should not automatically be treated as appropriate for every ceremony, investment or legal decision. Certain activities require a specifically calculated muhurat based on the event and the participants’ birth details.
The interval also overlaps partly with Yamaganda in the supplied Ujjain calculations. People following strict muhurat rules may therefore wish to consult a qualified priest before scheduling an important ceremony.
Amrit Kaal Timing
Amrit Kaal is calculated from approximately 10:15 p.m. to 11:56 p.m.
This interval is traditionally associated with favorable spiritual activity, prayer, mantra recitation and meditation.
Since it occurs late at night, devotees may use it for quiet worship rather than public or commercial activity.
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal
The principal inauspicious periods for Ujjain are:
- Rahu Kaal: 7:43–9:19 a.m.
- Yamaganda: 10:55 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Gulika Kaal: 2:06–3:42 p.m.
Traditional practice advises against initiating major new work during these periods. Routine responsibilities and activities already underway do not necessarily have to be stopped.
Rahu Kaal and related timings change according to local sunrise and sunset. Readers outside Ujjain must confirm their city’s schedule.
Sun and Moon Positions
The Sun will be in Leo and associated with Magha Nakshatra.
The Moon begins the day in Virgo but does not remain there throughout August 17. Published transit calculations place the Moon’s entry into Libra at approximately 6:49 a.m.
The supplied statement that the Moon remains in Virgo for the entire day therefore requires correction.
The Moon’s movement into Libra is traditionally associated with balance, cooperation, relationships and the desire to resolve disagreements.
Directional Caution for Monday
Traditional Panchang calculations place Disha Shool toward the east on Monday.
People who follow this custom may avoid beginning an important eastward journey during the affected period. If travel is unavoidable, devotees generally follow the remedy prescribed by their family or local tradition before departure.
Directional cautions are matters of religious belief and should not replace practical travel planning, weather checks or safety advice.
Simple Sawan Somwar and Nag Panchami Worship
Devotees may begin the morning by bathing and cleaning the place of worship. A simple observance may include:
- Lighting a lamp and remembering Lord Ganesha.
- Offering clean water to a Shiva Lingam.
- Offering bel leaves, flowers and seasonal fruit.
- Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”
- Offering prayers to Nag Devta through an image or temple representation.
- Donating food, grain or essential items according to one’s ability.
Worshippers should not capture, disturb, feed or handle wild snakes. Pouring milk into snake burrows can harm animals and the surrounding ecosystem. Symbolic worship at home or in a temple is the safer option.
Significance of the August 17 Confluence
The combination of Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami creates an important devotional occasion for followers of Shiva traditions.
The day contains Panchami Tithi, Chitra Nakshatra and Shubh Yoga, alongside the midday Abhijit Muhurat. Devotees may use the occasion for prayer, fasting, charity and reflection.
Panchang calculations are based on location. Anyone planning a wedding, property transaction, investment or major ceremony should confirm the timing for their city and obtain appropriate professional or religious guidance.
