God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Guwahati Panchang for Friday, 28 August 2026
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima and Varalakshmi Vratam. Panchang for Guwahati, Friday, 28 August 2026: Purnima tithi until 9:55 am, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:48 am to 11:24 am and Abhijit muhurta is 10:58 am to 11:49 am. Sunrise 5:01 am, sunset 5:47 pm.
Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima timingsVaralakshmi Vratam timings
Friday, 28 August 2026, Guwahati
Calculated for Guwahati, Assam at 26.145° N, 91.736° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati?
The Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati is Purnima tithi, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Bava karana, on Shukravara.
- Tithi
- Purnima until 9:55 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shukravara, Friday
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha until 3:20 am
- Yoga
- Atiganda until 7:33 am
- Karana
- Bava until 9:55 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:01 am and 5:47 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 5:52 pm, moonset 4:53 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Sisters tie rakhi. Also Jandhyala (Avani Avittam) Purnima, when the sacred thread is renewed. Many avoid tying rakhi during Bhadra kaal, so check the exact time locally.
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 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati?
Rahu Kaal on 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati is from 9:48 am to 11:24 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:36 am to 8:12 amGulika Kalam
- 7:34 am to 8:25 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:48 am to 11:24 amRahu Kaal
- 11:49 am to 12:40 pmDurmuhurtam
- 2:35 pm to 4:11 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati?
Abhijit muhurta, 10:58 am to 11:49 am, is the most widely used good time on 28 Aug 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:25 am to 9:48 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 10:58 am to 11:49 amAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 11:24 am to 11:49 amShubh Choghadiya
- 3:31 am to 4:16 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 28 Aug 2026 in Guwahati?
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.
5:01 am5:47 pm5:01 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:01 am to 6:36 am | Char | Weak |
| 6:36 am to 8:12 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:12 am to 9:48 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:48 am to 11:24 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:24 am to 12:59 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:59 pm to 2:35 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:35 pm to 4:11 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:11 pm to 5:47 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:47 pm to 7:11 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:11 pm to 8:35 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:35 pm to 10:00 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:00 pm to 11:24 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:24 pm to 12:48 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:48 am to 2:13 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:13 am to 3:37 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:37 am to 5:01 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 28 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 28 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 Guwahati
Guwahati follows the Assamese calendar, with the new year marked by Rongali (Bohag) Bihu in mid April.
Well-known temples: Maa Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hill, Umananda Temple.
The Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya in June draws pilgrims from across India, and the three Bihus mark the agricultural year.
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.