God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Dallas Panchang for Friday, 21 August 2026
This day is Varalakshmi Vratam. Panchang for Dallas, Friday, 21 August 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 1:00 pm, Jyeshtha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 11:51 am to 1:30 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 1:03 pm to 1:56 pm. Sunrise 6:54 am, sunset 8:05 pm.
Friday, 21 August 2026, Dallas
Calculated for Dallas, Texas, United States at 32.777° N, 96.797° W (America/Chicago).
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What is the Panchang on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
The Panchang on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas is Shukla Navami tithi, Jyeshtha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Kaulava karana, on Shukravara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 1:00 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shukravara, Friday
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha until 4:12 am
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti until 6:42 pm
- Karana
- Kaulava until 1:00 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:54 am and 8:05 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 3:53 pm, moonset 12:43 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Varalakshmi Vratam. Married women perform the vratam for the family's prosperity, mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Deity: Goddess Varalakshmi (Lakshmi).
What time is Rahu Kaal on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
Rahu Kaal on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas is from 11:51 am to 1:30 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:33 am to 10:12 amGulika Kalam
- 9:32 am to 10:25 amDurmuhurtam
- 11:51 am to 1:30 pmRahu Kaal
- 1:56 pm to 2:49 pmDurmuhurtam
- 4:47 pm to 6:26 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta, 1:03 pm to 1:56 pm, is the most widely used good time on 21 Aug 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:25 am to 11:51 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 1:03 pm to 1:56 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 1:30 pm to 1:56 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 5:28 am to 6:12 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 21 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:54 am8:05 pm6:55 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:54 am to 8:33 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:33 am to 10:12 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:12 am to 11:51 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:51 am to 1:30 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:30 pm to 3:08 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:08 pm to 4:47 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:47 pm to 6:26 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:26 pm to 8:05 pm | Char | Weak |
| 8:05 pm to 9:26 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:26 pm to 10:47 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:47 pm to 12:09 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:09 am to 1:30 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:30 am to 2:51 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:51 am to 4:12 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:12 am to 5:34 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:34 am to 6:55 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 21 Aug 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.
Lucky colour
Pink
White and light pastels also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 21 Aug 2026?
Good to do
- Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
- Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
- Plan dates, music, art and celebrations
Better to avoid
- Lending money, especially in the evening
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Leaving the home untidy at dusk
Panchang and festivals in Dallas
Families in Dallas follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Dallas's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, DFW Hindu Temple, Irving.
The Dallas and Fort Worth area has one of the largest Indian communities in the United States, with temple celebrations for every major festival.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.