JupiterWiseVehicle purchase dates in August 2026
1 favourable, 14 mixed and 16 days to avoid, from the public Panchang for South India (sunrise times for New Delhi (IST)). This is the calendar everyone shares; your own best dates depend on your chart.
The one favourable day for a vehicle purchase is Thursday 20 August: Shukla Ashtami, with Anuradha nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:00–12:48; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 14:02–15:40.
← July 2026: 4 favourable, 12 mixedSeptember 2026: 2 favourable, 13 mixed →North India
- Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the karana - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Revati · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Magha · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Uttara Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Chitra · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Vishakha · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Favourable
Shukla Ashtami · Anuradha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Mula · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, the karana - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga
Green-toned days are favourable, amber are mixed, red are best avoided. Hover or tap a day for its tithi, nakshatra and what counts against it.
- Favourable: Panchang factors support this day for a vehicle purchase.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a vehicle purchase, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a vehicle purchase — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Anuradha | 12:00–12:48 | 14:02–15:40 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (22 days), the weekday (19 days) and the yoga (11 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug (Tue) | Krishna Shashthi | Revati | the weekday |
| 13 Aug (Thu) | Shukla Pratipada | Magha | the nakshatra |
| 14 Aug (Fri) | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Phalguni | the nakshatra |
| 19 Aug (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Vishakha | the nakshatra |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 14 mixed days this month; North India has 1 favourable and 14 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 20 August.
What matters for a vehicle purchase
- • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the traditional favourites
- • Choose Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha or similar nakshatras
- • Avoid Rahu Kaal and Amavasya
Find the best date for your own chart
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