Today, June 22, 2026, is Monday. Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shankar with proper customs and observing fast on this day, wishes are fulfilled. Performing Jalabhishek on Shivalinga is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by doing this one gets relief from all kinds of sorrows by the grace of Lord Shiva. Today is the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Monthly Durga Ashtami fast is observed on this day. Check Panchang for information about today’s auspicious and inauspicious time for puja.
Detailed Panchang of June 22, 2026:
June 22, Monday; Shaka Samvat: 01 Ashadh (Solar) 1948; Punjab Panchang: 08 Ashadh month starts (2083); Islamic: 06 Zul-Hijjah, 1448; Vikrami Samvat: *Second* (pure) *Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami* date till 03:41 pm, after that *Navmi* date; *Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra* till 10:23 am, after that *Hasta Nakshatra*; *Bav Karan*. Moon in Virgo (all day and night).
Sun in *Uttarayan*. *Rahukaal* from 07:30 am to 09:00 am. Shri Durga Ashtami. Dhumavati Jayanti. Kheer Bhawani Fair (Kashmir). Beginning of Shaka *Ashadha*.
Sunrise: 05:47 am
Sunset: 09:58 pm
Moonrise: 02:48 pm
Moonset: 01:46 am (on June 23)
Today’s auspicious time:
Brahma Muhurta: 04:45 am to 05:16 am. Pratham Sandhya (Morning Dawn): 05:00 am to 05:47 am.
Ravi Yoga: 06:52 am to 09:02 am. Abhijeet Muhurta: 01:20 pm to 02:25 pm.
Vijay Muhurta: 04:34 pm to 05:39 pm.
Twilight Muhurta: 09:56 pm to 10:12 pm.
Today’s inauspicious times:
Rahu period: 07:49 am to 09:50 am.
Yamgand: 11:51 am to 01:53 pm.
Adal Yoga: 06:52 am to 09:02 am.
Durmuhurta: 02:25 pm to 03:30 pm.
Gulik Kaal: 03:54 PM to 05:55 PM.
Benefits of monthly Durgashtami fast:
Monthly Durgashtami fast is observed every month on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha. This fast is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is believed that observing this fast removes fear, disease and obstacles and brings happiness, prosperity and peace in a person’s life.
What to do on this day: It is believed that reciting Durga Saptashati and Durga Chalisa on this day brings blessings of Goddess Durga.