God of the day
Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba
Visit a Vishnu, Dattatreya, Raghavendra or Sai Baba temple, or seek your guru's blessings.
London Panchang for Thursday, 3 September 2026
This day is Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta). Panchang for London, Thursday, 3 September 2026: Krishna Saptami tithi until 10:05 pm, Krittika nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:32 pm to 1:26 pm. Sunrise 6:16 am, sunset 7:42 pm.
Thursday, 3 September 2026, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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What is the Panchang on 3 Sept 2026 in London?
The Panchang on 3 Sept 2026 in London is Krishna Saptami tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Guruvara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Saptami until 10:05 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Guruvara, Thursday
- Nakshatra
- Krittika until 8:08 pm
- Yoga
- Vyaghata until 2:10 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:06 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:16 am and 7:42 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 9:44 pm, moonset 2:25 pm
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the south
Festivals and special days
Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta). Birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight. Vaishnava communities, including ISKCON, observe it the next day. Deity: Lord Krishna.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 3 Sept 2026 in London?
Rahu Kaal on 3 Sept 2026 in London is from 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:16 am to 7:56 amYamaganda
- 9:37 am to 11:18 amGulika Kalam
- 10:44 am to 11:38 amDurmuhurtam
- 2:40 pm to 4:20 pmRahu Kaal
- 4:07 pm to 5:01 pmDurmuhurtam
What is the shubh muhurat on 3 Sept 2026 in London?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:32 pm to 1:26 pm, is the most widely used good time on 3 Sept 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 12:32 pm to 1:26 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 12:59 pm to 2:40 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 6:01 pm to 7:42 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:53 am to 5:35 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 3 Sept 2026 in London?
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.
6:16 am7:42 pm6:17 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 am to 7:56 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:56 am to 9:37 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:37 am to 11:18 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:18 am to 12:59 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:59 pm to 2:40 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:20 pm to 6:01 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:01 pm to 7:42 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 7:42 pm to 9:01 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:01 pm to 10:21 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:21 pm to 11:40 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:40 pm to 1:00 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:00 am to 2:19 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:19 am to 3:38 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:38 am to 4:58 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:58 am to 6:17 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Which god to worship on 3 Sept 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Thursday is dedicated to Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba, and the lucky colour is yellow.
Lucky colour
Yellow
Gold and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 3 Sept 2026?
Good to do
- Start education, courses or spiritual practice
- Donate yellow items such as chana dal, turmeric or bananas
- Seek blessings from teachers and elders
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Washing hair, in many families
- Travel towards the south (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in London
Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.
Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.
Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.
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.