June 18 2026 Hindu Panchang Highlights Pradyumna Vinayaka Observance

The Hindu calendar for Thursday, 18 June 2026 marks the fourth lunar day (Chaturthi) of the bright half of the Jyestha month, known as Pradyumna Vinayaka Chaturthi. The day is regarded as auspicious for worship of Lord Ganesha. According to the almanac, sunrise is at 05:23 a.m., sunset at 07:21 p.m., and the moon rises at 08:44 a.m. The Pushya nakshatra is in effect until 11:32 a.m., followed by Ashlesha. Several yogas are listed, including Gurupushya, Sarvārtha Siddhi, and Amṛta Siddhi, with specific auspicious time windows for rituals. The almanac also notes inauspicious periods such as Rahu Kāla from 02:07 p.m. to 03:52 p.m. and various other time‑segments traditionally avoided for certain activities.