Vedic Muhurat & Panchang – Saturday, 19 September 2026
Shukla Paksha • Ashtami • Mula nakshatra • Saturday
On Saturday, 19 September 2026 (Saturday, also called Shanivar), the moon is in Ashtami (day 8 of the waxing moon), with the moon transiting Mula nakshatra. The yoga is Ayushman and the karana is Bava.
The shukla paksha continues — neither a fast day nor a major festival tithi by default. The eighth tithi — Krishna Janmashtami falls on Krishna paksha Ashtami in Bhadrapada / Avani; Durga is also worshipped. Mula is considered sharp — avoided for marriage and house-warming; used for dismantling work.
Saturday is ruled by Saturn — mixed; used for long-term work, iron / heavy goods, and discipline-related commitments.
Approximate timings (IST, Mumbai reference): sunrise 6:12 AM, sunset 6:03 PM. Rahu Kalam 9:9.75 AM – 10:38.625 AM; Yamaganda 1:36.375 PM – 3:5.25 PM; Gulika Kalam 6:12 AM – 7:40.875 AM; Abhijit Muhurta 11:43.5 AM – 12:31.5 PM. Set your city in the calculator below for exact local times.
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How astrologers read this date
In Vedic muhurta practice, three pieces of information are checked first: the tithi (Ashtami), the nakshatra (Mula) and the weekday (Saturday). For Saturday, 19 September 2026, that combination produces a routine day.
- Marriage muhurtham: the basic check is not favourable on this date; consult an astrologer for a different date.
- House-warming (gruhapravesham): the weekday (Saturday) is generally avoided.
- Vehicle purchase / new business: the weekday is mixed; pick a clear muhurta within Abhijit.
- Travel: the nakshatra is fixed/sharp — non-essential travel may be deferred.
The above is a quick rule-of-thumb based on classical muhurta tables. Regional traditions (Tamil, Kerala, Bengali, Maharashtrian) sometimes weigh things differently — for binding decisions, consult a qualified astrologer with your janma rashi and lagna.