India's July 22 2026 Panchang Announces Abhijit Muhurat and Auspicious Worship Times

The Hindu calendar for 22 July 2026 (Wednesday) marks the Shukla Paksha Navami of the Ashadha month as an auspicious day for worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Sunrise is at 05:57 IST and sunset at 19:09 IST; the moon rises at 13:22 IST and sets at 00:30 IST. The Sun will move from Cancer into Leo, while the Moon will transit Libra. According to the Panchang, the Abhijit muhurat spans 11:45 to 12:39 IST, considered the most favorable interval for important activities, business, or rituals. The day will feature a non‑effective Harshan yoga until 18:40 IST, after which a favorable yoga begins. Inauspicious periods include Rahukala (12:27‑14:10 IST), Gulika (10:44‑12:27 IST) and Yamaganda (07:19‑09:02 IST). Directions deemed adverse are North and West on this day, per traditional astrology and Vastu guidance.