God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Mathura-Vrindavan Panchang for Friday, 28 August 2026
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima and Varalakshmi Vratam. Panchang for Mathura-Vrindavan, Friday, 28 August 2026: Purnima tithi until 9:55 am, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 10:44 am to 12:20 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:54 am to 12:46 pm. Sunrise 5:56 am, sunset 6:44 pm.
Hindu Calendar this monthRaksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima timingsVaralakshmi Vratam timings
Friday, 28 August 2026, Mathura-Vrindavan
Calculated for Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh at 27.492° N, 77.674° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Mathura-Vrindavan?
The Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Mathura-Vrindavan 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
- 5:56 am and 6:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:51 pm, moonset 5:50 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 Mathura-Vrindavan?
Rahu Kaal on 28 Aug 2026 in Mathura-Vrindavan is from 10:44 am to 12:20 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:32 am to 9:08 amGulika Kalam
- 8:29 am to 9:21 amDurmuhurtam
- 10:44 am to 12:20 pmRahu Kaal
- 12:46 pm to 1:37 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:32 pm to 5:08 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 28 Aug 2026 in Mathura-Vrindavan?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:54 am to 12:46 pm, 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.
- 9:21 am to 10:44 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:54 am to 12:46 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 12:20 pm to 12:46 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:27 am to 5:11 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 28 Aug 2026 in Mathura-Vrindavan?
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.
5:56 am6:44 pm5:56 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 am to 7:32 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:32 am to 9:08 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:08 am to 10:44 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:44 am to 12:20 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:20 pm to 1:56 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:56 pm to 3:32 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:32 pm to 5:08 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:08 pm to 6:44 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:44 pm to 8:08 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:08 pm to 9:32 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:32 pm to 10:56 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:56 pm to 12:20 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:20 am to 1:44 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:44 am to 3:08 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:08 am to 4:32 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:32 am to 5:56 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
Mathura and Vrindavan follow the North Indian purnimanta calendar. Many temples here observe Janmashtami on the Vaishnava date, which can be a day after the Smarta date shown first.
Well-known temples: Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura, Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan, Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura, ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir, Vrindavan, Prem Mandir, Vrindavan.
Holi in Braj runs for over a week, with Lathmar Holi at Barsana and Nandgaon and Phoolon wali Holi in Vrindavan, and Janmashtami midnight celebrations draw pilgrims from across India.
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.