Why 22 June 2026 Stands Out Spiritually and Astrologically
Monday, 22 June 2026 brings together religious observance and significant planetary movement. The day falls on the Ashtami tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month, which remains active until 3:41 PM. This lunar day is the occasion for the Durgashtami Vrat, a monthly fast dedicated to Goddess Durga. On the astrological front, Mercury makes a notable transition into the Cancer zodiac sign at 3:52 PM, while the Vyatipaat Yoga holds until 10:31 AM in the morning.
Complete Panchang for 22 June 2026
- Tithi: Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami until 3:41 PM
- Yoga: Vyatipaat Yoga until 10:31 AM
- Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra until 10:23 AM, followed by Hasta Nakshatra
- Planetary Transit: Mercury enters Cancer (Kark Rashi) at 3:52 PM
- Special Observance: Durgashtami Vrat
The Significance of Durgashtami Vrat
Durgashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi of the waxing fortnight every month. Just as Chaturthi is intimately associated with Lord Ganesha, this eighth lunar day belongs to Goddess Durga. Devotees who keep the fast and offer sincere worship to Maa Durga today are believed to have all their wishes fulfilled and every hardship in life resolved.
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurta) for Today
For important tasks, rituals, and new beginnings, the following time windows are considered most favourable today:
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:36 AM to 5:19 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 12:14 PM to 1:07 PM
- Vijay Muhurta: 2:53 PM to 3:46 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta: 7:18 PM to 7:39 PM
- Ravi Yoga: 10:22 AM to 12:32 PM
Sunrise and Sunset Timings
- Sunrise: 5:23 AM
- Sunset: 7:21 PM
Rahu Kaal Timings for Major Indian Cities
Beginning new or auspicious work during Rahu Kaal is traditionally avoided. Here are today's city-wise Rahu Kaal windows:
- Delhi: 7:09 AM to 8:54 AM
- Mumbai: 7:42 AM to 9:22 AM
- Chandigarh: 7:07 AM to 8:53 AM
- Lucknow: 6:57 AM to 8:41 AM
- Bhopal: 7:17 AM to 8:59 AM
- Kolkata: 6:35 AM to 8:16 AM
- Ahmedabad: 7:36 AM to 9:18 AM
- Chennai: 7:21 AM to 8:57 AM
