The Sankalpam (ritual declaration) and Panchangam (Hindu almanac) for Friday, 21 August 2026, with panchanga timings referenced to Hyderabad. A Sankalpam is the intent recited before Sandhyavandanam and other pujas, stating the time and place of the rite. Today is also Varalakshmi Vratam.

Note: the sankalpam below is a nishkama (desireless) form learned from elders and gurus. Adapt the place-name and method to your own location and the tradition taught by your guru. Panchanga timings are computed for Hyderabad and may shift slightly by location.

Sandhyavandanam Sankalpam (romanised)

Shubhabhyudayartham cha, shubhe shobhane muhurte, Sri Mahavishnu-rajnaya pravartamanasya adya Brahmanah dvitiya parardhe, shveta varaha kalpe, vaivasvata manvantare, kaliyuge prathama pade, jambudvipe, bharatavarshe, bharatakhande, meroh dakshina digbhage, srishailasya vayavya digbhage (for Hyderabad), ganga-kaveryor-madhya pradeshe, sri-lakshmi nivasa gruhe, samasta devata harihara guru go brahmana charana sannidhau, asmin vartamana vyavaharika chandramanena Sri Parabhava nama samvatsare, dakshinayane, varsha ritau, shravana mase, shukla pakshe, navamyam, bhrigu vasare (Friday)… mama upatta durita kshaya dvara Sri Parameshwara muddishya Sri Parameshwara prityartham pratah / madhyahnika / sayam sandhyam upasishye.

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Panchangam details (21 August 2026, Friday)

  • Sunrise: 6:00 AM — Sunset: 6:38 PM
  • Samvatsara: Sri Parabhava · Ayana: Dakshinayana · Ritu: Varsha (monsoon)
  • Masa: Shravana · Paksha: Shukla Paksha
  • Tithi: Navami — until 11:36 PM; then Dashami
  • Nakshatra: Anuradha — until 11:53 AM; then Jyeshtha
  • Yoga: Vaidhriti — until 5:18 AM (Aug 22); then Vishkambha
  • Karana: Balava until 10:25 AM, then Kaulava until 11:36 PM, then Taitila
  • Varjyam (avoid): 6:10–7:57 PM
  • Durmuhurtam: 8:32–9:22 AM; again 12:44–1:35 PM
  • Amrita Kalam (auspicious): 4:56–6:44 AM (Aug 22)
  • Abhijit Muhurat: 11:54 AM–12:44 PM
  • Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 6:00–11:53 AM
  • Rahu Kalam: 10:44 AM–12:19 PM
  • Yamaganda Kalam: 3:29–5:03 PM
  • Gulika Kalam: 7:35–9:10 AM
  • Eras: Salivahana Shaka 1948 · Vikrama 2083 · Kali 5127 · CE 2026-27

Special observance today

Varalakshmi Vratam — kept on the Friday preceding Shravana Purnima — falls today. Sumangalis install the kalasham, worship Sri Maha Lakshmi and tie the sacred toram. The morning hours or the Abhijit Muhurat (11:54 AM–12:44 PM) suit the vratam; it is best to avoid Rahu Kalam (10:44 AM–12:19 PM).

As it is Friday, note the Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda and Gulika periods, and begin auspicious activities during a chosen shubha muhurtam.