Panchang Today, March 15, 2026: Krishan Paksh 11 (Ekadasi), Sravana, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and More

Panchang Today is that steady morning compass many Indian homes still trust, even on the busiest Sunday. It’s not only about faith, it’s about timing, knowing when the mind will cooperate, when emotions will rise like tide, and when the day asks you to slow down. The Hindu calendar carries old wisdom, but it also helps with very practical choices, travel, talks, purchases, and prayer. If you want to stay connected to your cultural roots while making mindful decisions, this daily Panchang is the simplest place to start. Below are the important Panchang details for March 15, 2026 for India:March 15, 2026 falls on a Sunday, and the Panchang tone is set by Krishna Paksha Ekadasi, the tithi named Krishan Paksh 11 (Ekadasi). Ekadasi runs until 09:16:36, after which Krishan Paksh 12 (Dvadasi) begins. Ekadasi has a naturally cleansing quality, like a clear breeze after a dusty week. The Moon is in its waning phase, so the energy supports letting go, simplifying, and choosing restraint over impulse. It’s a good day to cut down on excess, whether that’s heavy food, mindless scrolling, or unnecessary spending. The spiritual reason is simple: on Ekadasi, the senses calm more easily, and the mind can hold a vow without fighting you every minute. The nakshatra is Sravana, ending at 05:56:10, and then the next nakshatra, Dhanistha, takes over. Sravana is linked with listening, learning, and receiving knowledge. Its presiding deity is Vishnu, which fits beautifully with Ekadasi’s Vishnu devotion. This is the kind of star that rewards quiet effort. Reading scripture, studying for an exam, revising notes, or even having a serious family conversation goes better when you listen twice as much as you speak. After 05:56:10, Dhanistha brings a different flavour, more rhythm, drive, and social movement. You may feel a push to get things done, return calls, and step out of laziness. The day begins with soft ears, ends with quick feet.The Moon sign is Capricorn 10.41 for much of the day, and it transitions at 18:14:11 into Aquarius. Capricorn Moon days feel like a strict but honest teacher. You’ll be drawn to duty, structure, and work that shows results. You might not feel like chatting for fun, but you can finish pending tasks without drama. Once the Moon moves into Aquarius at 18:14:11, the emotional mood shifts. People become more idea-driven, more detached, and more open to new viewpoints. Evening discussions can become future-focused, sometimes a little stubborn too. Choose calm words.Yoga is Parigha, ending at 10:25:35, followed by Shiva. Parigha can feel like a gate or a barrier, it tests patience and asks you to work through resistance. After 10:25:35, Shiva yoga supports steady, constructive action and inner composure. The karan sequence also shows the day’s flow: Balava karan runs until 09:16:36, then Kaulava until 21:34:01, and then Taitila begins. These karans colour the day with practical energy, encouraging routine duties and disciplined effort, especially after the Ekadasi tithi ends.Today’s Shubh Muhurat timings are given through Choghadiya openings, and they work like friendly windows in a long day. Each one begins at the exact time noted, and you can plan your key actions close to those starts.Laabh begins at 09:08. As the name suggests, it supports gain and progress. If you’ve been postponing a necessary purchase for the home, sending a proposal, or fixing a payment schedule, this is a sensible slot. It’s also good for starting a study session, because Laabh rewards consistent effort.Amrit begins at 10:37. Amrit carries a healing, protective quality, like cool water on a summer afternoon. Use this opening for prayer, starting a family discussion that needs softness, or beginning any work that demands clarity and clean intention. If you’re meeting someone senior or seeking guidance, Amrit helps the words land well.Shubh begins at 13:37. This is supportive for auspicious beginnings in a simple, everyday sense. You can begin a new routine, start organising paperwork, or take the first step on a long-pending household task. Think of it as a green signal for responsible action.At night, Shubh begins at 18:06, followed by Amrit at 19:36. These are gentle openings for evening prayers, reading, and calm conversations at home. Laabh begins at 25:37, and Shubh begins at 28:37, both suited for those who work late or study at night. Use these night openings for focused work, not for emotional arguments.Choghadiya context also highlights the day’s auspicious periods clearly: Laabh @ 09:08, Amrit @ 10:37, and Shubh @ 13:37 during daytime, then Shubh @ 18:06, Amrit @ 19:36, Laabh @ 25:37, and Shubh @ 28:37 at night. Keep your important actions aligned to these helpful tides.Rahu Kaal today is from 16:37 to 18:06. Rahu is the shadow force in astrology, clever, restless, and impatient. During Rahu Kaal, actions begun can feel like they move fast at first but get stuck later, like a wheel spinning in slush. So keep the window simple. Avoid launching new ventures, making big financial decisions, signing contracts, or buying expensive gadgets. Keep your wallet closed today during this stretch. If you must travel, leave earlier so you’re not rushing in the Rahu time.What should you do instead? Choose quiet, stabilising tasks. This is a good time for meditation, japa, and inner housekeeping. Chant the Rahu mantra “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” for a few minutes. Even a short prayer helps settle the mind when the shadow planet tries to pull it in too many directions.Along with Rahu Kalam, the inauspicious Choghadiya periods are also clearly marked. Udveg begins at 06:08, Kaal begins at 12:07, Rog begins at 15:07, and Udveg begins again at 16:37. These openings are better used for routine work, cleaning, sorting, and finishing what’s already in motion, rather than starting something brand new. Udveg often brings agitation, so avoid picking fights at home in the morning, and don’t start emotionally loaded conversations close to 16:37.At night, the inauspicious Choghadiya openings are Rog at 22:37, Kaal at 24:07, and Udveg at 27:07. If you’re awake, don’t doomscroll or have difficult phone calls in these hours. Rog can amplify small health worries, and Kaal can make the mind dramatic. Eat light, keep screens dim, and keep your tone soft. Also, note that the Choghadiya context repeats these inauspicious periods: Udveg @ 06:08, Kaal @ 12:07, Rog @ 15:07, Udveg @ 16:37 in the day, and Rog @ 22:37, Kaal @ 24:07, Udveg @ 27:07 at night. Plan your day like you’d plan a journey around rough patches of road.Rahu Kaal changes from place to place across India because it is calculated using local sunrise, and sunrise shifts by longitude from one region to another. A difference of even a small distance can move the Rahu Kaal window. That’s why the table below lists Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can match it to your location without guesswork.Sunrise today is at 06:08:40, and sunset is at 18:06:50. These two times are more than just clock points, they’re spiritual thresholds. Sunrise is ideal for setting intention, even if it’s only a short prayer and a glass of water before the day runs away from you. With Ekadasi energy present early, that morning quiet can feel cleaner than usual. Sunset at 18:06:50 closes the day’s outer activity. It’s a good moment to pause, wash your face, light a diya if you do, and let the nervous system unclench.Moonset is at 03:33:59 PM, and moonrise is at 04:18:17 AM, Mar 16. This tells you the Moon is more active in the later night and early morning hours, and less visible during the afternoon. Emotionally, that can show up as a slightly dry afternoon mood, where people focus on tasks but feel less expressive. Don’t take it personally if family members seem quiet after lunch. As the Moon rises at 04:18:17 AM, Mar 16, the mind becomes more reflective again. If you wake early, a few minutes of prayer or journaling will feel natural and steady.Papamochani Ekadashi is observed today, and it carries a very specific promise in the tradition, release from burdens and old mistakes. The name itself points to that. Papa means sin or wrongdoing, and mochani means the one that frees. This Ekadashi falls on Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi, and many families remember it as a day to clean the mind, not just the home. People connect it with Lord Vishnu, because Ekadasi is dear to Vishnu. The inner idea is that sincere restraint and prayer loosen the knots of regret, so you can live more lightly. In many homes, the day is kept with a simple fast, a sattvic meal, and more time for nama japa or reading. If you can’t fast fully, you can still honour the mood by avoiding overeating and harsh speech. That also counts.Alongside the annual observance, today is also the regular Ekadashi Vrat, the monthly, fortnightly fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It’s part of a steady spiritual rhythm, like watering a plant on time. You don’t do it for drama, you do it so your discipline stays alive. Since today’s tithi is Krishan Paksh 11 (Ekadasi) until 09:16:36, many devotees keep their key vow during that period and then move to Dvadasi practices afterward. The Hindu month context is also important. The amanta month is Phalguna, and the purnimanta month is Chaitra. That transition of months in different counting systems often makes people feel like the year is turning a corner. You may feel that too. A little spring restlessness, a desire to refresh routines.For relationships, keep your tone clean. Sravana nakshatra supports listening, so let the other person finish their point. If you’re visiting family today, keep conversations simple. Avoid bringing up old grievances, especially close to Rahu Kaal from 16:37 to 18:06.For career and work, Capricorn Moon for most of the day helps you act like a professional even on a Sunday. Use the Laabh at 09:08 and Shubh at 13:37 to finish pending emails, prepare a schedule for the week, or organise documents. Your boss will notice the difference when Monday begins.For spiritual practice, this is a strong Vishnu day. Keep it steady, not showy. Light a diya in the evening, sit for ten quiet minutes, and chant “Om Raam Rahave Namaha” during the Rahu window if you feel anxious.End the day like you’d close a well read book, gently. Eat light, speak less, and sleep on time. Actionable advice: plan one important task for 09:08, one prayer break at 10:37, and keep 16:37 to 18:06 strictly for calm, routine work and mantra.