According to the Vedic calendar, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, falls on Ashadha Shukla Navami. The day is marked by the auspicious influence of Swati Nakshatra and Sadhya Yoga, making it favorable for spiritual practices, planning, and selected auspicious activities. The Moon transits through Libra, the sign ruled by Venus, bringing balance, diplomacy, and harmony to the day's energy.

Below is the complete Panchang for the day, including sunrise, sunset, auspicious timings, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, and other important astrological details.

Tithi, Nakshatra & Yoga

• Vikram Samvat: 2083 (Paravar)
• Shaka Samvat: 1948
• Ayana: Uttarayana
• Season (Ritu): Varsha (Monsoon)
• Lunar Month: Ashadha (Shukla Paksha)
• Tithi: Ashadha Shukla Navami (valid until 7:04 AM on July 23, 2026)
• Nakshatra: Swati (until 11:04 PM), followed by Vishakha
• Yoga: Sadhya Yoga (until 6:42 PM), followed by Shubha Yoga
• Karana: Balava (until 6:09 PM), followed by Kaulava
• Weekday: Wednesday

Sun & Moon Timings

• Sunrise: Between 5:36 AM and 6:12 AM (varies by location)
• Sunset: Between 7:13 PM and 7:18 PM
• Moonrise: 1:23 PM
• Moonset: 12:30 AM (early hours of July 23)
• Sun Sign: Cancer (Pushya Nakshatra)
• Moon Sign: Libra

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

The following periods are considered favorable for religious ceremonies, business activities, investments, and beginning new ventures:

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:45 AM – 5:28 AM
• Vijaya Muhurat: 2:56 PM – 3:48 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 7:18 PM – 7:39 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 1:26 PM – 3:11 PM
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Favorable for spiritual practices until the end of Swati Nakshatra.

Note: Abhijit Muhurat is generally not considered on Wednesdays.

Inauspicious Timings

According to Vedic astrology, avoid beginning important work, financial transactions, or long journeys during these periods:

• Rahu Kaal: 12:27 PM – 2:10 PM
  (Approximately 12:45 PM – 2:23 PM in Delhi and Mumbai, depending on location.)
• Yamaganda: 7:50 AM – 9:28 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 11:07 AM – 12:45 PM
• Dur Muhurat: 12:19 PM – 1:11 PM

Day Choghadiya

Disha Shool & Travel Remedy

Disha Shool (Inauspicious Direction): North (and East, according to some traditions).

If travel toward the north is unavoidable, offer prayers to Lord Ganesha before leaving home. Eating a small quantity of jaggery, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, or a sweet is believed to reduce obstacles and ensure a safe journey.

Religious Significance of Ashadha Gupt Navami

Ashadha Shukla Navami is observed during Gupt Navratri, a sacred period dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother through spiritual practices and meditation. Since the day also falls on a Wednesday, it is considered especially auspicious for worshipping Lord Ganesha and Mercury (Budh), the deity associated with wisdom, intellect, and communication.

Devotees believe that offering 21 blades of Durva grass to Lord Ganesha and feeding green fodder to a cow on this day helps remove obstacles, attracts prosperity, and enhances intelligence and success.