This week begins with 2nd Shravan Somwar Vrat and Soma Pradosh Vrat and Sawan Shivaratri on 11 August. These observances make the opening days especially significant for Lord Shiva’s devotees.The week also includes Chandra Darshana and Hariyali Teej. A total solar eclipse occurs on August 12 during Amavasya. The eclipse rituals, sutak rules, and restrictions depend on whether the eclipse is visible from a particular location. The planetary activity is still strong.Venus is moving into Hasta Nakshatra, Mars is moving into Ardra, and Mercury is giving a supportive angle to Venus. Mercury and Jupiter come into an exact conjunction on August 15, while Mercury enters Ashlesha Nakshatra on August 16.There are no auspicious marriage or Griha Pravesh dates this week. However, suitable timings are available for vehicle and property purchases. All timings given below apply to New Delhi, India.
Shubh Muhurat This Week
A Shubh Muhurat is selected by examining the weekday, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and relevant planetary conditions. It is believed that choosing a good time will make progress easier and will avoid unnecessary delays.Since general muhuratas do not account for an individual’s birth chart, a personalised assessment may be required for major investments or long-term commitments.
Vivah Muhurat
No auspicious marriage muhurta is available between August 10 and August 16, 2026.
Griha Pravesh Muhurat
No auspicious Griha Pravesh muhurta is available during this period.
Vehicle Purchase Muhurat
Two suitable vehicle purchase windows are available this week.
August 10, 2026, Monday
·Muhurat Time: 12:26 PM to 04:54 AM on August 11·Nakshatra: Punarvasu·Tithi: Trayodashi
August 16, 2026, Sunday
·Muhurat Time: 04:52 PM to 05:51 AM on August 17·Nakshatra: Hasta and Chitra·Tithi: PanchamiThe muhurta begins in the afternoon of August 10 and continues into the early morning of August 11. The August 16 window opens in the evening and stays open until the next morning.
Property Purchase Muhurat
There are two good property purchase dates available during the week.
August 13, 2026, Thursday
·Muhurat Time: 05:49 AM to 04:38 AM on August 14·Nakshatra: Magha·Tithi: Pratipada and Dwitiya
August 14, 2026, Friday
·Muhurat Time: 05:50 AM to 03:42 AM on August 15·Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni·Tithi: Dwitiya and TritiyaThese times can be used to buy land, reserve a home, sign an agreement, make a large payment, or complete property registration. You should also take into account the opening times of local offices.
Planetary Transits This Week
This week’s transits can stir up feelings and clear the head for practical matters. You may need to think more about communication, financial planning, creative work, and personal relationships.
August 15, 2026, Saturday
·Planetary Event: Mercury–Jupiter planetary war·Time: 04:14 AM
August 15, 2026, Saturday
·Planetary Event: Mercury and Jupiter form an exact conjunction·Time: 04:51 PMThe Mercury–Jupiter conjunction on August 15 may bring major ideas and ambitious plans. However, exaggerated claims or excessive confidence should be avoided.
Festivals and Observances This Week
August 10, 2026, Monday
·Second Shravan Somwar Vrat·Second Monday in Shravana
August 11, 2026, Tuesday
·Sawan Shivaratri Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi
August 12, 2026, Wednesday
·Total Solar Eclipse·Occurs during Amavasya
August 12, 2026, Wednesday
·Darsha Amavasya·Shravana, Krishna Amavasya
August 15, 2026, Saturday
·Hariyali Teej·Shravana, Shukla TritiyaThe main spiritual celebration of the week is Sawan Shivaratri. Devotees worship Lord Shiva by fasting, chanting mantras, praying at night and performing Jalabhishek. Hariyali Amavasya is associated with seasonal renewal, forefathers, plantation and nature.Hariyali Teej is a festival of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married and unmarried women can observe fasts and offer prayers for happiness in marriage and a suitable life partner. During Durva Ganapati Chaturthi, traditional offerings of flowers and durva grass are made in the worship of Lord Ganesha.
