God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Visakhapatnam Panchang for Wednesday, 23 August 2028
This day is Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Panchangam for Visakhapatnam, Wednesday, 23 August 2028: Shukla Chaturthi tithi until 2:01 am, Hasta nakshatra, Sadhya yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kalam is 11:59 am to 1:34 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 5:41 am, sunset 6:17 pm.
Wednesday, 23 August 2028, Visakhapatnam
Calculated for Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh at 17.687° N, 83.219° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
The Panchangam on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam is Shukla Chaturthi tithi, Hasta nakshatra, Sadhya yoga and Vanija karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturthi until 2:01 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Hasta until 11:22 pm
- Yoga
- Sadhya until 12:56 pm
- Karana
- Vanija until 3:36 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:41 am and 6:17 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 8:22 am, moonset 8:22 pm
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi). Ganesha is installed and worshipped, ideally at midday. Avoid looking at the moon tonight, as per tradition. Deity: Lord Ganesha.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
Rahu Kalam on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam is from 11:59 am to 1:34 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:16 am to 8:50 amYamaganda
- 10:25 am to 11:59 amGulika Kalam
- 11:34 am to 12:24 pmDurmuhurtam
- 11:59 am to 1:34 pmRahu Kalam
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 23 Aug 2028, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 5:41 am to 7:16 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:43 pm to 6:17 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:10 am to 4:56 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 23 Aug 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
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.
5:41 am6:17 pm5:41 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 am to 7:16 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:16 am to 8:50 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:50 am to 10:25 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:25 am to 11:59 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:59 am to 1:34 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:34 pm to 3:08 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:08 pm to 4:43 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:43 pm to 6:17 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:17 pm to 7:43 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:43 pm to 9:08 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:08 pm to 10:34 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:34 pm to 11:59 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:59 pm to 1:25 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:25 am to 2:50 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:50 am to 4:16 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:16 am to 5:41 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 23 Aug 2028, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 23 Aug 2028?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam, Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple.
On Akshaya Tritiya, Simhachalam holds the Chandanotsavam, when the deity's sandal paste covering is removed for the year's only nija rupa darshan. The Thursdays of Margashira month draw large crowds to Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
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.