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New Jersey Panchang — 20 February 2026

PANCHANG Shukravara
Validated
TITHI
Chaturthi
Until 2:50 AM
Neutral
Vinayaka Chaturthi
NAKSHATRA
Uttara Bhadrapada
Pada 4 · Until 9:50 AM
Deep, spiritual energy — excellent for meditation, wisdom, and charitable work.
YOGA
Sadhya
Until 8:04 AM
Shubh
KARANA
Vishti
Until 2:50 AM
VARA
Shukravara
Venus
MASA
Falgun
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 20 February 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Friday, 20 February 2026, it is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Falgun. The day falls on a Shukravara, traditionally ruled by Venus, with the Moon resting in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. Chaturthi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 10:50 AM and 12:12 PM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 11:50 AM to 12:33 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: ચોથ is observed on Friday, 20 February 2026, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.

CHOGHADIYA — 20 February 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Amrit
6:44 AM
8:06 AM
Now
Kaal
8:06 AM
9:28 AM
Now
Shubh
9:28 AM
10:50 AM
Now
Rog
10:50 AM
12:12 PM
Now
Udveg
12:12 PM
1:34 PM
Now
Char
1:34 PM
2:55 PM
Now
Labh
2:55 PM
4:17 PM
Now
Amrit
4:17 PM
5:39 PM
RAHU KAAL
10:50 AM 12:12 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
11:50 AM 12:33 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
10:50 AM – 12:12 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
6:44 AM – 8:06 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
1:34 PM – 2:55 PM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
11:50 AM – 12:33 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
5:08 AM – 5:56 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
6:44 AM / 5:39 PM
Tithi Chaturthi

Fourth day — associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results

Yoga Sadhya

Achievable — good for goal-oriented activities

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Kumbha
Moon Meena
Mars Makara
Mercury Kumbha
Jupiter Mithuna
Venus Kumbha
Saturn Meena
Rahu Kumbha
Ketu Simha
SUNRISE
6:44 AM
SUNSET
5:39 PM
MOONRISE
11:54 AM
MOONSET
1:14 AM
Brahma Muhurta
5:08 AM 5:56 AM
Moon Sign
Meena

About Chaturthi & Sadhya

Chaturthi is the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Falgun. Fourth day — associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Sadhya is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Achievable — good for goal-oriented activities The Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (Pada 4) — Deep, spiritual energy — excellent for meditation, wisdom, and charitable work.