God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Mumbai Panchang for Saturday, 5 August 2028
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Panchang for Mumbai, Saturday, 5 August 2028: Purnima tithi until 1:31 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:30 am to 11:07 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:18 pm to 1:10 pm. Sunrise 6:16 am, sunset 7:12 pm.
Saturday, 5 August 2028, Mumbai
Calculated for Mumbai, Maharashtra at 19.076° N, 72.878° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai?
The Panchang on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai is Purnima tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Bava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Purnima until 1:31 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 9:49 pm
- Yoga
- Ayushman until 4:34 pm
- Karana
- Bava until 1:31 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:16 am and 7:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:12 pm, moonset 6:05 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
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.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai?
Rahu Kaal on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai is from 9:30 am to 11:07 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:16 am to 7:53 amGulika Kalam
- 6:16 am to 8:00 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:30 am to 11:07 amRahu Kaal
- 2:21 pm to 3:58 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:18 pm to 1:10 pm, is the most widely used good time on 5 Aug 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:00 am to 9:30 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:18 pm to 1:10 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:58 pm to 5:35 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:48 am to 5:32 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 5 Aug 2028 in Mumbai?
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 am7:12 pm6:17 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 am to 7:53 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:53 am to 9:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:30 am to 11:07 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:07 am to 12:44 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:44 pm to 2:21 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:21 pm to 3:58 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:58 pm to 5:35 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:35 pm to 7:12 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:12 pm to 8:35 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:35 pm to 9:58 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:58 pm to 11:21 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:21 pm to 12:44 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:44 am to 2:07 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:07 am to 3:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:30 am to 4:53 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:53 am to 6:17 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 5 Aug 2028, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 5 Aug 2028?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Mumbai
Mumbai follows the Marathi (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Gudi Padwa.
Well-known temples: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumba Devi Temple.
Ganeshotsav is the city's defining festival, Dahi Handi is celebrated the day after Janmashtami, and Gudi Padwa begins the year with a gudi raised at every home.
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.