Welcome to today’s Panchang update for Sunday, August 17, 2025. This day holds special significance in the Hindu calendar with auspicious timings, important vrat (fasts), and spiritual alignments. Let’s dive into the details of this sacred day.
Date, Day & Nakshatra
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Date (Tithi): Krishna Paksha Navami (until 9:34 PM), followed by Dashami
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Day: Sunday
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Nakshatra (Constellation): Rohini (4:38 AM to next day 3:17 AM)
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Karan: Taitila (until 8:29 AM), Garija (until 7:24 PM), Vanija (until next day 6:22 AM)
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Yoga: Vyaghata (until 1:40 AM on August 18), then Harshana
Sunrise & Sunset
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Sunrise: 6:07 AM
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Sunset: 6:54 PM
Moon Phase & Zodiac
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Moonrise: 12:46 AM (next day)
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Moonset: 2:01 PM
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Moon Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)
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Chandra Bal (Moon strength): Favorable for Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces signs
Festivals & Vrats (Fasts)
Today marks several religious events:
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Rohini Vrat: A special fast observed on Rohini Nakshatra, dedicated to Lord Krishna.
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Goga Navami: Worship of folk deity Goga Ji, celebrated mainly in Rajasthan and Haryana.
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Simha Sankranti: Sun’s transit into Leo (Simha Rashi); observed with spiritual significance, especially in North India.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat):
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Abhijit Muhurat: 12:05 PM – 12:56 PM
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Brahma Muhurat: 4:31 AM – 5:19 AM
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Amrit Kaal: 12:15 AM – 1:46 AM (early morning of August 18)
Inauspicious Timings (Ashubh Muhurat):
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Rahu Kaal: 5:18 PM – 6:53 PM
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Yamaganda Kaal: 12:30 PM – 2:06 PM
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Gulika Kaal: 3:42 PM – 5:18 PM
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Dur Muhurat: 5:11 PM – 6:02 PM
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Varjyam: 7:43 PM – 9:14 PM
Seasonal Details
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Ritu (Season): Varsha Ritu (Monsoon Season)
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Ayana: Dakshinayana (Sun’s southern journey)
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Vikram Samvat: 2082
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Shaka Samvat: 1947
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Traditional Lunar Month: Shravan (Purnimant calendar), Bhadrapada (Amanta calendar)
Regional Panchang Highlights
Let’s take a quick look at the Panchang for a few major cities:
Ujjain:
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Sunrise: 6:07 AM
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Sunset: 6:54 PM
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Rahu Kaal: 5:18 PM – 6:53 PM
Chennai:
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Sunrise: 6:00 AM
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Sunset: 6:25 PM
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Rahu Kaal: 5:30 PM – 7:06 PM
Kolkata:
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Sunrise: 5:18 AM
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Sunset: 6:02 PM
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Rahu Kaal: 4:27 PM – 6:02 PM
Final Thoughts
August 17, 2025, is a spiritually enriching day, especially for those observing Rohini Vrat, Goga Navami, or welcoming Simha Sankranti. With several auspicious windows, it’s a great time for starting new ventures, performing poojas, or simply reflecting on spiritual growth.