God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Surat Panchang for Friday, 28 August 2026
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima and Varalakshmi Vratam. Panchang for Surat, Friday, 28 August 2026: Purnima tithi until 9:55 am, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 11:05 am to 12:39 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:14 pm to 1:05 pm. Sunrise 6:21 am, sunset 6:58 pm.
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Friday, 28 August 2026, Surat
Calculated for Surat, Gujarat at 21.170° N, 72.831° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Surat?
The Panchang on 28 Aug 2026 in Surat 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
- 6:21 am and 6:58 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:07 pm, moonset 6:16 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 Surat?
Rahu Kaal on 28 Aug 2026 in Surat is from 11:05 am to 12:39 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:55 am to 9:30 amGulika Kalam
- 8:52 am to 9:43 amDurmuhurtam
- 11:05 am to 12:39 pmRahu Kaal
- 1:05 pm to 1:55 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:49 pm to 5:23 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 28 Aug 2026 in Surat?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:14 pm to 1:05 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.
- 9:43 am to 11:05 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 12:14 pm to 1:05 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 12:39 pm to 1:05 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:50 am to 5:35 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 28 Aug 2026 in Surat?
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.
6:21 am6:58 pm6:21 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:21 am to 7:55 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:55 am to 9:30 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:30 am to 11:05 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:05 am to 12:39 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:39 pm to 2:14 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:14 pm to 3:49 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:49 pm to 5:23 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:23 pm to 6:58 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:58 pm to 8:23 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:23 pm to 9:49 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:49 pm to 11:14 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:14 pm to 12:39 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:39 am to 2:05 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:05 am to 3:30 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:30 am to 4:56 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:56 am to 6:21 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 Surat
Surat follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Ambika Niketan Temple, ISKCON Temple.
Surat has its own festival, Chandani Padvo, the day after Sharad Purnima, when families gather on terraces to eat ghari, and Uttarayan kite flying is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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.