Amrit Vichar Desk, Lucknow. Panchang is considered to have special importance in Hindu religion. Before starting any auspicious work, worship, journey, housewarming or new work, date, constellation, yoga and auspicious and inauspicious time are considered. 6th July 2026, Monday is considered very auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva. It is believed that on this day, by devotionally consecrating Shivlinga and chanting the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivay’, one gets the special blessings of Lord Bholenath.
today’s almanac
Date: Ashadha Krishna Paksha Shashthi (up to 1:47 pm), followed by Saptami
Date: Monday
Sunrise: 5:50 am
Sunset: 7:12 pm
Moonrise: 10:24 pm
Moonset: 12:02 pm
Today’s auspicious time
Brahma Muhurta: 4:14 am to 5:02 am
Amrit Kaal: 7:16 am to 8:56 am
Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:04 pm to 12:58 pm
According to astrology, Abhijeet Muhurta is considered very auspicious. Starting new works, worshipping, investing or taking important decisions is considered beneficial during this period.
Rahukaal and inauspicious times
Rahukaal: 7:13 am to 8:57 am
Yamgand Kaal: 10:50 am to 12:31 am
Gulik Kaal: 2:11 pm to 3:55 pm
It is believed that starting new and auspicious works should be avoided during Rahukaal and other inauspicious periods.
Nakshatra and planetary positions
Sun: In Gemini, Punarvasu Nakshatra
Moon: Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra till 4:07 pm, thereafter Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Moon sign: Aquarius
Yoga: Effect of Saubhagya Yoga and Preeti Yoga
Take these precautions before traveling
There will be direction in the east on Monday. If it is necessary to travel in this direction, then according to traditional beliefs, it is considered better to leave only after taking auspicious measures.
astrologer’s opinion
According to Astrologer Pandit Rajiv Shastri, Monday is a special day of worship of Lord Shiva. He told that after morning bath, it is considered auspicious to offer water, milk, belpatra and Akshat on Shivalinga and chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’ mantra at least 108 times. This paves the way for mental peace, positive energy and success in work. If for some reason any important work has to be done during Rahukaal, then first one must remember Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva.
