Vedic Muhurat & Panchang – Saturday, 20 June 2026
Shukla Paksha • Shashthi • Magha nakshatra • Saturday
On Saturday, 20 June 2026 (Saturday, also called Shanivar), the moon is in Shashthi (day 6 of the waxing moon), with the moon transiting Magha nakshatra. The yoga is Vajra and the karana is Taitila.
The shukla paksha continues — neither a fast day nor a major festival tithi by default. The sixth tithi — auspicious for vows to Subramanya / Murugan; Skanda Sashti falls on a Shashthi in Karthigai. Magha is considered fierce — used for ancestor rituals (Magha Pithru Tarpanam).
Saturday is ruled by Saturn — mixed; used for long-term work, iron / heavy goods, and discipline-related commitments.
Approximate timings (IST, Mumbai reference): sunrise 5:47 AM, sunset 6:28 PM. Rahu Kalam 8:57.25 AM – 10:32.375 AM; Yamaganda 1:42.625 PM – 3:17.75 PM; Gulika Kalam 5:47 AM – 7:22.125 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 (Shashthi), the nakshatra (Magha) and the weekday (Saturday). For Saturday, 20 June 2026, that combination produces a routine day.
- Marriage muhurtham: the basic nakshatra–tithi check is favourable; verify lagna with an astrologer.
- 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.