According to the Panchang, Saturday, August 2, 2025, is considered a special day from a religious point of view. It is the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan, and it's Saturday. Several auspicious Yogas and Nakshatras are forming on this day, which are considered favorable for worship, charity, and special tasks. Let's find out the complete Panchang, Rahu Kaal, sunrise-sunset timings, and other important information for this day.
Tithi and Day Status
According to the Panchang, August 2nd is Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Shravan, which will be effective until 7:24 AM. After this, Navami Tithi will begin. This day of the week is Saturday, which is dedicated to Lord Shani. According to religious beliefs, worship, fasting, and adoration of Lord Shani on Saturday are considered particularly fruitful.
Auspicious Yogas and Nakshatras
On August 2nd, Shukla Yoga will last until 6:24 AM. Shukla Yoga is considered an auspicious, beneficial, and success-granting Yoga. Any work done under its influence can yield good results. Along with this, the influence of Vishakha Nakshatra will also remain on this day. This Nakshatra will last until 6:35 AM on the next day, i.e., August 3rd.
Vishakha Nakshatra is associated with energy, enthusiasm, and the accomplishment of goals. Auspicious activities, social events, and religious rituals can be performed under the influence of this Nakshatra.
Abhijit Muhurat Time
On August 2nd, the Abhijit Muhurat will be from 12:19 PM to 01:11 PM. This time is considered extremely auspicious and is particularly favorable for starting any work. People who want to start a new venture can take advantage of this time.
Rahu Kaal Time According to Cities
Rahu Kaal is considered an inauspicious time. It is advised to avoid starting any auspicious or new work during this period. The duration of Rahu Kaal on Saturday will be as follows:
- Delhi: 09:05 AM to 10:46 AM
- Mumbai: 09:30 AM to 11:08 AM
- Chandigarh: 09:05 AM to 10:47 AM
- Lucknow: 08:52 AM to 10:32 AM
- Bhopal: 09:08 AM to 10:47 AM
- Kolkata: 08:25 AM to 10:04 AM
- Ahmedabad: 09:28 AM to 11:07 AM
- Chennai: 09:05 AM to 10:46 AM
It is considered better to avoid important tasks during these times.
Sunrise and Sunset Time
On August 2nd, the sunrise will be at 06:16 AM and the sunset will be at 07:14 PM. Accordingly, the Muhurat and auspicious times for the entire day are determined. Worship and other religious activities can be performed keeping in mind the sunrise and sunset times.
How Will the Day Be From a Religious Perspective?
The month of Shravan itself is an extremely sacred month, and every day of it is favorable for the worship of Lord Shiva. Being Saturday, worship of Lord Shani, donation of oil, donation of black items, and chanting of Shani mantras on this day are particularly fruitful.
There is no fast or festival on this day, but according to the scriptures, there is importance in observing a fast and offering water to Lord Shiva on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Shravan.
General Effects from the Movement of Planets
The influence of Shani remains high on Saturday. Works, remedies, and worship related to Shani in the horoscope are of special importance on this day. Especially those people whose horoscope has Sade Sati or Dhaiya in progress should worship Shani on this day.
It is believed that lighting a lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturday, donating black sesame seeds and black cloth, and reciting Shani Stotra pacify the obstacles of the planets.
