On Monday, July 6, 2026, the Shashthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadha will run until early afternoon before giving way to Saptami tithi. In Hindu tradition, Monday is regarded as the day of Lord Shiva and the Moon god, and it is believed that worshipping Bholenath with full ritual devotion clears away life's troubles and helps wishes come true. Today the Moon moves out of Kumbh rashi into Meen rashi under the Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vanij karan and Saubhagya yoga, while the Sun continues its transit through Mithun rashi. The panchang notes that Amrit Kaal runs from 7:16 AM to 8:56 AM this morning, with Brahma Muhurat placed between 4:14 AM and 5:02 AM. Sunrise is set for 5:50 AM and sunset for 7:12 PM, while moonrise falls at 10:24 PM and moonset at 12:02 PM. Together these tithi, nakshatra and yoga combinations shape which hours of the day are considered favourable for worship, travel or starting new work, and which hours are better avoided altogether.
Why Monday Is Linked To The Moon And Lord Shiva
In astrology, the Moon is treated as the significator of the mind, emotions, mental peace and one's mother, which is why its position and strength in a birth chart is watched so closely by scholars. For anyone whose birth chart shows a weak or afflicted Moon, religious scholars consider fasting on Monday and worshipping Lord Shiva especially rewarding, since the day is thought to directly soothe Moon related afflictions. Monday is described as more than just a fasting day, it is also seen as an opportunity to build self-restraint, positive thinking and devotion to Shiva. Worship performed with faith and sincerity is believed to bring mental peace, inner strength and overall prosperity into one's life, easing the kind of anxieties that a disturbed Moon is said to bring on.
How Devotees Perform Shiva Puja On A Monday Fast
As per tradition, devotees are expected to wake during Brahma Muhurat on Monday morning, bathe and put on clean clothes before beginning any ritual. After that, they either visit a Shiva temple or perform an abhishek on a Shivling installed at home using Gangajal and pure water. It is customary to offer Lord Shiva milk, curd, honey, bel patra, dhatura, aak flowers, bhasma and white flowers, each considered dear to him. During the puja, chanting the mantra Om Namah Shivaya and reciting the Shiv Chalisa or Rudrashtak is advised. The ritual is closed by lighting incense and a lamp for aarti, then praying for the family's happiness, prosperity and good health.
The Legend Behind Shiva's Name Chandrashekhar
According to legend, the Moon god performed intense penance to earn Lord Shiva's blessing. Pleased with this devotion, Shiva placed the Moon god on his own head, which is why Shiva also carries the name Chandrashekhar. Because of this mythological bond, Monday worship of Shiva is believed to pacify Moon related doshas and ease mental stress, a belief that keeps this weekly fast popular among devotees to this day.
Panchang For July 6, 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra, Karan And Yoga
- Tithi: Shashthi until 01:47 PM, then Saptami tithi
- Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada until 04:07 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada
- Karan: Vanij until 01:47 PM, then Vishti karan until 01:41 AM on July 7
- Yoga: Saubhagya yoga until 03:51 PM, then Shobhan yoga
- Moon sign: Kumbh rashi, then Meen rashi
- Sunrise: 05:50 AM, Sunset: 07:12 PM
- Moonrise: 10:24 PM, Moonset: 12:02 PM
Today's Auspicious Yogas And Muhurats
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:09 AM to 04:50 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM to 12:54 PM
- Vijay Muhurat: 02:45 PM to 03:41 PM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 07:22 PM to 07:42 PM
- Nishita Muhurat: 12:07 AM to 12:47 AM, July 7
- Amrit Kaal: 07:49 AM to 09:29 AM
- Ravi Yoga: 05:30 AM to 12:09 PM
- Shivvas: in Bhojan until 01:47 PM, then in Shmashan
Today's Inauspicious Timings, Including Rahu Kaal
- Rahu Kaal: 07:14 AM to 08:58 AM
- Yamaganda: 10:42 AM to 12:27 PM
- Gulik Kaal: 02:11 PM to 03:55 PM
- Aadal Yoga: 05:30 AM to 12:09 PM
- Vidal Yoga: 12:09 PM to 04:07 PM
- Durmuhurat: 12:54 PM to 01:50 PM
- Bhadra: 01:47 PM to 01:41 AM, July 7
