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Aaj Ka Panchang, August 16, 2024: The sun is scheduled to rise at 5:51 AM and is projected to set at 6:59 PM. (Image: Shutterstock)
Aaj Ka Panchang, August 16, 2024: Four festivals – Varalakshmi Vrat, Simha Sankranti, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, and Damodara Dwadash – will be observed today on Friday.
AAJ KA PANCHANG, AUGUST 16, 2024: The Ekadashi Tithi and Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha are said to take place on Friday, August 16, as per Drik Panchang. Both Shukla Ekadashi and Shukla Dwadashi are considered auspicious for commencing important activities like homa/homam/havana/havanam/yagna/yagnam. In addition, they both fall within Shubh Muhurta’s timings.
On this day, four important festivals will be observed by devotees – Varalakshmi Vrat, Simha Sankranti, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, and Damodara Dwadashi. Tithis, as well as auspicious and inauspicious timings, are extremely crucial when holding any event.
SUNRISE, SUNSET, MOONRISE, AND MOONSET ON AUGUST 16
The sun is scheduled to rise at 5:51 AM and is projected to set at 6:59 PM. In the meantime, the moonrise is anticipated to occur at 4:32 PM and the moonset at 2:42 AM on August 17.
TITHI, NAKSHATRA, AND RASHI DETAILS FOR AUGUST 16
The Ekadashi Tithi is likely to last until 9:39 AM, after which it will change to Dwadashi Tithi. The favourable Mula Nakshatra will remain in effect until 12:44 PM, followed by Purva Ashadha Nakshatra. According to Drik Panchang, the moon will be in Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius). Meanwhile, the sun is predicted to stay in Karka Rashi (Cancer) up to 7:54 PM and then transit to Simha Rashi (Leo).
SHUBH MUHURAT FOR AUGUST 16
The Brahma Muhurta is likely to occur from 4:24 AM to 5:08 AM, followed by the Vijaya Muhurta from 2:36 PM to 3:29 PM. The Pratah Sandhya Muhurta will take place from 4:46 AM to 5:51 AM. The Sayahna Sandhya Muhurta is projected between 6:59 PM to 8:04 PM. The Nishita Muhurta is scheduled to take place from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM on August 17. The Godhuli Muhurta is expected to occur between 6:59 PM and 7:21 PM.
ASHUBH MUHURAT FOR AUGUST 16
The Rahu Kalam Muhurta is said to occur from 10:47 AM to 12:25 PM, with the Yamaganda Muhurta taking place from 3:42 PM to 5:21 PM, and the Gulikai Kalam Muhurta from 7:29 AM to 9:08 AM. The Dur Muhurtam is scheduled in two phases – 8:29 AM to 9:21 AM and 12:51 PM to 1:44 PM. The Baana Muhurta is said to occur in Agni until 7:54 PM. Meanwhile, the Bhadra is projected to occur from 5:51 AM to 9:39 AM.
