The Sankalpam (ritual declaration) and Panchangam (Hindu almanac) for Friday, 26 June 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.

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, uttarayane, greeshma ritau, nija jyeshtha mase, shukla pakshe, dvadashyam, bhrigu vasare (Friday), vishakha nakshatre, siddha yoge, bava karane… mama upatta durita kshaya dvara Sri Parameshwara muddishya Sri Parameshwara prityartham pratah / madhyahnika / sayam sandhyam upasishye.

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Panchangam details (26 June 2026, Friday)

  • Sunrise: 5:44 AM — Sunset: 6:54 PM
  • Samvatsara: Sri Parabhava · Ayana: Uttarayana · Ritu: Greeshma (summer)
  • Masa: Nija Jyeshtha · Paksha: Shukla Paksha
  • Tithi: Dwadashi — until 10:22 PM; then Trayodashi
  • Nakshatra: Vishakha — until 7:15 PM; then Anuradha
  • Yoga: Siddha — until 11:38 AM; then Sadhya
  • Karana: Bava until 9:14 AM, Balava until 10:22 PM; then Kaulava
  • Varjyam (avoid): 11:44 PM – 1:32 AM (Jun 27)
  • Durmuhurtam: 8:22–9:15 AM; 12:44–1:37 PM
  • Amrita Kalam (auspicious): 9:26–11:14 AM
  • Rahu Kalam: 10:40 AM–12:19 PM
  • Yamaganda Kalam: 3:37–5:15 PM
  • Gulika Kalam: 7:23–9:02 AM
  • Eras: Salivahana Shaka 1948 · Vikrama 2083 · Kali 5127 · CE 2026-27
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As it is Friday (Shukra vara), note the Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda and Gulika periods, and begin auspicious activities during a chosen shubha muhurtam.

Also read: what a panchang is, tithis explained and Rahu kalam explained.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda and Gulika timings on 26 June 2026?

For Friday, 26 June 2026 in Hyderabad, Rahu Kalam is 10:40 AM–12:19 PM, Yamaganda Kalam is 3:37–5:15 PM and Gulika Kalam is 7:23–9:02 AM. Timings may shift slightly by location.

Which tithi and nakshatra fall on 26 June 2026?

Dwadashi tithi runs until 10:22 PM, then Trayodashi begins. Vishakha nakshatra runs until 7:15 PM, followed by Anuradha. The paksha is Shukla and the masa is Nija Jyeshtha.

What is the Varjyam time on 26 June 2026 and what should be avoided?

Varjyam is 11:44 PM to 1:32 AM (into 27 June). It is a period to avoid for auspicious activities, along with Durmuhurtam at 8:22–9:15 AM and 12:44–1:37 PM.

What is a Sankalpam and when is it recited?

A Sankalpam is the ritual declaration of intent recited before Sandhyavandanam and other pujas, stating the time and place of the rite. Adapt the place-name and method to your location and your guru's tradition.

Can I use this Panchangam if I live outside Hyderabad, such as in the USA or UK?

The timings are computed for Hyderabad and may shift by location, so NRIs should check a local panchang for their city. The Sankalpam's place-name should also be adapted to where you live.