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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for Shimla

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Tithi
ShashthiKrishna Paksha · Tithi 6upto 22:04
Nakshatra
Moon in (मीन)upto 21:54
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
19:10
Moonrise
22:36
Moonset
10:54
Moon Rashi
Sun Rashi
Lagna
Paksha
Krishna

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Yoga
Dhritiupto 19:33
Karana
Gara

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Rahu Kaal
15:4917:30
Yamaghanta
09:0610:46
Gulika Kaal
12:2714:08
Brahma Muhurat ✓
04:0804:56
Amrit Kaal ✓
19:3121:06
Abhijit Muhurta ✓
12:0012:54
Planetary Positions+
सूर्य
17.4°
चंद्र
21.0°
मंगल
0.9°
बुध
28.1°
गुरु
13.4°
शुक्र
2.9°
शनि
20.5°R
राहु
6.6°R
केतु
6.6°R
Calendar systemsParabhava
SamvatsaraParabhava (40/60)
AyanaDakshinayana
RituVarsha
GolaYamya
Solar monthKarka
EraYearNew year at
Vikram Samvat2083Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Shaka Samvat1948Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Gujarati Samvat2082Kartika Shukla Pratipada
Kali Samvat5128Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Bengali San1433Mesha Sankranti (Pohela Boishakh)
Direction, vasa and day divisions
Disha Shool (avoid)North
Rahu VasaSouth
Chandra VasaNorth
AgnivasaPrithvi ✓
ShivavasaVrishabha ✓
Anandadi YogaSiddhi
Day length13.44 h
Night length10.57 h
Madhyahna11:07 – 13:48
Pratah Sandhya04:50 – 05:44
Sayahna Sandhya19:10 – 20:04
Godhuli18:43 – 19:37
Vijaya Muhurta14:42 – 15:35
Nishita Muhurta00:06 – 00:49
Tarabalam & Chandrabalam15 nakshatras favourable

Find your own janma nakshatra and rashi below.

PanchakaRaja Panchaka

Favourable

Nakshatra: Ashwini (Parama Mitra), Bharani (Mitra), Rohini (Sadhaka), Ardra (Kshema), Pushya (Sampat), Magha (Parama Mitra), Purva Phalguni (Mitra), Hasta (Sadhaka), Swati (Kshema), Anuradha (Sampat), Moola (Parama Mitra), Purva Ashadha (Mitra), Shravana (Sadhaka), Shatabhisha (Kshema), Uttara Bhadrapada (Sampat)

Rashi: vrishabh, mithun, kanya, tula, makar, meen

Mixed

Nakshatra: Ashlesha (Janma), Jyeshtha (Janma), Revati (Janma)

Rashi: kark, vrishchik, kumbh

Avoid

Nakshatra: Krittika (Vadha), Mrigashira (Pratyari), Punarvasu (Vipat), Uttara Phalguni (Vadha), Chitra (Pratyari), Vishakha (Vipat), Uttara Ashadha (Vadha), Dhanishta (Pratyari), Purva Bhadrapada (Vipat)

Rashi: mesh, singh, dhanu

What is Panchang?+

Panchang(literally "five limbs") is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac. It consists of five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (luni-solar combination), Karana (half of tithi), and Vara (weekday). It is used daily to determine auspicious timings for rituals, ceremonies, and important activities.

The Tithiis calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. Each 12 degrees of separation equals one tithi, giving 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the waning phase (Krishna Paksha).

Checking the daily panchang is an integral part of Hindu tradition. It helps in selecting muhurtas (auspicious moments) for starting new ventures, performing puja, fasting on specific tithis like Ekadashi, and understanding the planetary influences of the day.

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Shimla Panchang — शिमला पंचांग

State

Himachal Pradesh

Sunrise Range

5:21–7:25 AM

Coordinates

31.10°N, 77.17°E

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh's capital and former British summer capital. Jakhu Temple (dedicated to Lord Hanuman, 2455m above sea level) and Tara Devi Temple are the city's sacred landmarks. Shimla's apple orchards and tourism economy are tied to seasonal festivals like Dussehra and Lohri. High altitude means longer twilights — panchanga calculations are especially valuable here.

Shimla's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length

In Shimla the longest day runs 14h 01m (June) and the shortest 10h 00m (December) — a seasonal swing of 4h 01m. Solar noon falls +21m from the 12:00 clock hour because Shimla sits at 77.17°E rather than on the 82.5°E IST meridian. Every Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal window on this page is derived from that sunrise, not from a national average.

Sunrise, sunset and day length in Shimla — the 15th of each month, 2026 (Swiss Ephemeris at 31.1°N 77.17°E)
MonthSunriseSunsetDay lengthSolar noonChange
January07:2517:3710h 12m12:31
February07:0718:0410h 58m12:36+46m
March06:3618:2511h 50m12:30+52m
April05:5818:4512h 48m12:22+58m
May05:3019:0513h 35m12:18+47m
June05:2119:2214h 01m12:22+26m
July05:3219:2213h 50m12:27−11m
August05:5119:0013h 09m12:26−41m
September06:0918:2412h 14m12:16−55m
October06:2817:4611h 18m12:07−56m
November06:5217:1910h 27m12:06−51m
December07:1617:1610h 00m12:16−27m

Which places near Shimla can read these Panchang timings

Solan lies 23 km south of Shimla and sees sunrise −1m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −2m to +4m and each of the eight daylight periods keeps the same length it has here, so the periods do not stretch — only the boundary moves.

Recorded places within 150 km of Shimla and their own sunrise — across twelve monthly samples in 2026 (places from GeoNames geographical database (CC BY 4.0), times from Swiss Ephemeris)
Nearby placeDistanceDirectionSunrise vs herePeriod length
Solan23 kmsouth−1m to +1msame
Kalka37 kmsouth-west0m to +2msame
Baddi40 kmsouth-west+1m to +2msame
Pinjaur42 kmsouth-west0m to +2msame
Naya Gaon52 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Sundarnagar54 kmnorth-west0m to +2msame
Chandigarh55 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Panchkula55 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Zerakpur60 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Nahan62 kmsouth−2m to +1msame
Ropar63 kmwest+2m to +3msame
Mohali64 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Kharar64 kmsouth-west+1m to +3msame
Kurali64 kmsouth-west+1m to +4msame
Basi65 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Naraingarh70 kmsouth−2m to +2msame
Mandi71 kmnorth0m to +3msame
Morinda73 kmsouth-west+2m to +4msame
Lalru77 kmsouth-west0m to +3msame
Nangal82 kmnorth-west+3m to +4msame

Five Elements of Shimla Panchang

The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Shimla:

Tithi (तिथि)

Lunar day — the angular relationship between Sun and Moon. 30 Tithis per lunar month.

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Lunar mansion — the constellation the Moon occupies. 27 Nakshatras in the lunar zodiac.

Yoga (योग)

Combination of Sun and Moon longitudes. 27 Yogas from Vishkambha to Vaidhriti.

Karana (करण)

Half-Tithi — there are 11 Karanas, cycling through 60 Karanas in a lunar month.

Vara (वार)

Day of the week, each ruled by a planet (Sun=Sunday through Saturn=Saturday).

Shimla Festivals & Panchang

Shimla's major festivals — Dussehra (Kullu Dussehra), Lohri, Navratri— are calculated using the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Festival dates change each year because the lunar calendar drifts against the solar calendar. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra. For complete annual festival almanacs with specific timings for Shimla, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is today's Panchang calculated for Shimla?

The Panchang for Shimla is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Shimla's exact coordinates (Himachal Pradesh, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Shimla ranges from 5:21–7:25 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Shimla's local time.

Can nearby towns like Solan use Shimla's Panchang timings?

Almost, with a small shift. Solan lies 23 km south of Shimla and sees sunrise −1m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Shimla that shift stays between −2m and +4m through the year — the nearby-place table above lists each one. For a town whose shift runs past a few minutes, compute with its own coordinates instead of copying Shimla's slot.

Why are Shimla's Panchang timings different from other cities?

Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Shimla's sunrise (5:21–7:25 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Shimla Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.

When is Dussehra (Kullu Dussehra) in Shimla in 2025–2026?

Dussehra (Kullu Dussehra) dates are determined by the Hindu lunisolar calendar and are the same across India, though local observance customs vary. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra, which you can use to track approaching festivals. For annual festival calendars, the Ishvaram Jyotish app provides complete Indian festival almanacs with Shimla-specific timing where relevant.

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