God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Dallas Panchang for Wednesday, 26 August 2026
This day is Thiruvonam (Onam). Panchang for Dallas, Wednesday, 26 August 2026: Shukla Chaturdashi tithi until 10:42 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 1:28 pm to 3:06 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:58 am, sunset 7:59 pm.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, Dallas
Calculated for Dallas, Texas, United States at 32.777° N, 96.797° W (America/Chicago).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 26 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
The Panchang on 26 Aug 2026 in Dallas is Shukla Chaturdashi tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturdashi until 10:42 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 2:20 pm
- Yoga
- Shobhana until 9:28 pm
- Karana
- Garaja until 10:09 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:58 am and 7:59 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:19 pm, moonset 5:21 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Thiruvonam (Onam). Kerala's harvest festival, with the Onasadya feast and pookalam. Deity: Lord Vamana and King Mahabali.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 26 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
Rahu Kaal on 26 Aug 2026 in Dallas is from 1:28 pm to 3:06 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:35 am to 10:13 amYamaganda
- 11:51 am to 1:28 pmGulika Kalam
- 1:02 pm to 1:54 pmDurmuhurtam
- 1:28 pm to 3:06 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 26 Aug 2026 in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 26 Aug 2026, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:58 am to 8:35 amLabh Choghadiya
- 6:21 pm to 7:59 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:30 am to 6:14 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 26 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.
6:58 am7:59 pm6:58 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:58 am to 8:35 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:35 am to 10:13 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:13 am to 11:51 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:51 am to 1:28 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:28 pm to 3:06 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:06 pm to 4:43 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:43 pm to 6:21 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:21 pm to 7:59 pm | Labh | Good |
| 7:59 pm to 9:21 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:21 pm to 10:44 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:44 pm to 12:06 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:06 am to 1:28 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:28 am to 2:51 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:51 am to 4:13 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:13 am to 5:36 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:36 am to 6:58 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 26 Aug 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 26 Aug 2026?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
- Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi
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.