Shraavan Month’s Ashtami on August 6, 2026 – Key Rituals and Timing Guide

The Shraavan month’s Ashtami falls on Thursday, 6 August 2026, bringing a series of auspicious and inauspicious periods. The Ashtami phase ends at 6:53 a.m., after which Navami starts. Dawn breaks at 5:28 a.m., and dusk arrives at 6:41 p.m. The lunar cycle shows moonrise at 11:27 p.m. and moonset at 12:31 p.m. Bharaṇi nakshatra is active until 8:14 p.m., representing bravery and responsibility, while Gand yoga continues until 3:01 p.m. Bal Karan persists up to 7:49 a.m. The Sun sits in Cancer; the Moon is in Aries.

Thursday is traditionally linked with knowledge, teachers and devotional work. Devotees commonly perform puja for Lord Vishnu and Guru Brihaspati, offering yellow clothing, chickpeas and bananas as gifts. Because the month is Shraavan, worship of Lord Shiva gains extra prominence, with many participating in Jal Abhishek, Rudra Abhishek and chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra at Shiva temples.

The most favorable muhurat for starting a new project is the Abhijit period from 11:39 a.m. to 12:31 p.m. In contrast, Rahu Kaal (1:44 p.m.–3:23 p.m.), Gulika Kaal (8:46 a.m.–10:25 a.m.) and Yama Kaal (5:28 a.m.–7:07 a.m.) are considered unsuitable for important undertakings. The day’s Disha Shool points to the south; travel in that direction should be undertaken only after observing traditional precautions.