Panchang for Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, in Los Angeles, USA

Solar and Lunar Timing

The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 7:14 PM on this Wednesday. The moon rises at 1:03 AM on April 8 and sets at 11:28 AM on April 9.

Tithi (Lunar Day)

Krishna Paksha Saptami prevails from April 8 at 06:31 AM until April 9 at 08:49 AM. This is a Tithi Vridhi period, indicating the lunar day extends longer than usual.

Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

Moola Nakshatra governs from April 7 at 05:23 PM until April 8 at 08:18 PM. Following this, Purva Ashadha Nakshatra begins at 08:18 PM on April 8 and continues until April 9 at 10:57 PM.

Karana

Vishti Karana is active from April 8 at 06:32 AM until 07:43 PM. Bava Karana takes over from 07:43 PM on April 8 until April 9 at 08:50 AM.

Yoga

Parigha Yoga prevails from April 8 at 04:40 AM until April 9 at 05:27 AM. Siva Yoga begins at 05:27 AM on April 9 and continues until April 10 at 06:00 AM.

Vara (Weekday)

This is Budhwar (Wednesday).

Auspicious Periods

Brahma Muhurat is observed from 04:57 AM to 05:45 AM, ideal for spiritual practices and meditation. Amrit Kaal, considered highly favorable for important activities, runs from 01:12 PM to 03:00 PM. Abhijit Muhurat is not applicable on this day.

Inauspicious Periods

Avoid beginning new ventures during Rahu Kaal, which falls from 12:54 PM to 2:29 PM. Yamaganda occurs from 8:09 AM to 9:44 AM. Gulika time is from 11:19 AM to 12:54 PM. Dur Muhurat, an unfavorable window, spans from 12:29 PM to 01:20 PM. Varjyam is observed from 06:29 PM to 08:17 PM.

Additional Astrological Details

The sun is positioned in Meena Rasi (Pisces), while the moon travels through Dhanu Rasi (Sagittarius). The Ayana is Uttarayan, and the Drik Ritu is Vasant (Spring).

Calendar Years

Vikram Samvat: 2083, Siddharthi Shaka Samvat: 1948, Parabhava Purnimanta Month: Vaisakha Amanta Month: Chaitra Saka Year (National Calendar): Chaitra 18, 1948

Special Observances

Chandrashtama affects Krithika (last 3 padam), Rohini, and Mrigashirsha (first 2 padam). Gandamool Nakshatra is active during Moola from April 7 at 05:23 PM until April 8 at 08:18 PM.

Anandadi Yoga shows Dhwaja (Ketu) until 08:18 PM, followed by Sreevatsa.

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