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Sunday, 4 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Ashtami Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Sunday, 4 October 2026. The Krishna paksha Ashtami tithi ends at 05:52 AM, followed by Navami tithi. The Punarvasu nakshatra remains active until 12:14 AM, 5 Oct, and the yoga is Parigha.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:51 AM and sunset is at 05:42 PM. Rahu Kaal is from 04:13 PM to 05:42 PM, with Abhijit Muhurat from 11:23 AM to 12:10 PM. The moon is in the Gemini sign, and the festival is Navami Shraddha.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:51:11 AM

Sunset5:42:14 PM

Moonset1:30:23 PM

Panchang

Tithi

Ashtami 03-Oct-26 08:00 AM – 04-Oct-26 05:52 AMNavami 04-Oct-26 05:52 AM – 05-Oct-26 03:54 AMDashami 05-Oct-26 03:54 AM – 06-Oct-26 02:08 AM

Nakshatra

Punarvasu 04-Oct-26 01:29 AM – 05-Oct-26 12:14 AMPushya 05-Oct-26 12:14 AM – 05-Oct-26 11:09 PM

Yoga

Parigha 03-Oct-26 03:21 PM – 04-Oct-26 12:32 PMShiva 04-Oct-26 12:32 PM – 05-Oct-26 09:51 AM

Karana

Kaulava 03-Oct-26 06:55 PM – 04-Oct-26 05:52 AMTaitila 04-Oct-26 05:52 AM – 04-Oct-26 04:51 PMGara 04-Oct-26 04:51 PM – 05-Oct-26 03:54 AMVanija 05-Oct-26 03:54 AM – 05-Oct-26 02:59 PM

WeekdaySunday

PakshaKrishna

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Gemini 02-Oct-26 03:40 PM – 04-Oct-26 06:32 PMCancer 04-Oct-26 06:32 PM – 06-Oct-26 10:17 PM

Sun RashiVirgo

Nakshatra Pada

Punarvasu - 1 04-Oct-26 01:29 AM – 04-Oct-26 07:10 AMPunarvasu - 2 04-Oct-26 07:10 AM – 04-Oct-26 12:50 PMPunarvasu - 3 04-Oct-26 12:50 PM – 04-Oct-26 06:32 PMPunarvasu - 4 04-Oct-26 06:32 PM – 05-Oct-26 12:14 AMPushya - 1 05-Oct-26 12:14 AM – 05-Oct-26 05:56 AM

Nakshatra LordJupiter

GanaDeva

YoniMarjara

NadiAadya

VarnaShudra

VashyaManava

TattvaEarth

Lunar Month & Samvat

Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi

Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava

Gujarati Samvat2082 Pingala

Chandramasa (Amanta)Bhadrapada

Chandramasa (Purnimanta)Ashwina

Maas (Month)Ashwin

Ritu & Ayana

Ritu (Vedic)Varsha

Ritu (Drik)Sharad

AyanaDakshinayana

GolaDakshina

Dinamana11 Hours 51 Mins 3 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 9 Mins 22 Secs

Madhyahna11:46:42 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:14:22 AM, 5 Oct to 5:02:59 AM, 5 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:38:40 AM, 5 Oct to 5:51:37 AM, 5 Oct

Abhijit11:23:00 AM to 12:10:25 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:45:13 PM to 2:32:37 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:41:14 PM to 6:01:14 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:42:14 PM to 6:55:10 PM

Amrit Kalam9:57:39 PM to 11:28:35 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:22:37 PM to 12:11:14 AM, 5 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal4:13:21 PM to 5:42:14 PM

Yamaganda11:46:42 AM to 1:15:35 PM

Gulika Kaal2:44:28 PM to 4:13:21 PM

Dur Muhurtam4:07:26 PM to 4:54:50 PM

Varjyam12:51:59 PM to 2:22:56 PM

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolWest

HomahutiSurya

AgnivasaAakash (Sky)

Shivavasawith Gowri

Chandra VasaEast

Rahu VasaSouth-West

Anandadi YogaDhwaja

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Virgo	15°41'38"	Hasta	2
Sun	Virgo	16°34'15"	Hasta	2
Moon	Gemini	22°33'41"	Punarvasu	1
Mars	Cancer	09°12'11"	Pushya	2
Mercury	Libra	10°20'26"	Swati	2
Jupiter	Cancer	25°53'30"	Ashlesha	3
VenusR	Libra	14°14'53"	Swati	3
SaturnR	Pisces	17°06'31"	Revati	1
Rahu	Aquarius	04°49'39"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	04°49'39"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 6:32:02 PM — Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:51:37 AM, 5 Oct — Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius

Good Tarabalam

until 12:14:03 AM, 5 Oct — Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati

Good Tarabalam

until 5:51:37 AM, 5 Oct — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'51"

Kali Ahargana1872852 Days

Julian Day2461317.5

Rata Die739893

Modified Julian Day61317

National Civil DateAshwin 12, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

The primary tithi for this day is Ashtami, which concludes at 05:52 AM. In Vedic tradition, the tithi is the lunar day that determines the energy of the period. The tithi Ashtami is associated with the deity Shiva (Rudra) and belongs to the Jaya group. It is described as a Jaya (victory) tithi — traditionally good for contests, tasks needing success, learning and arts.

Following this, the Navami tithi begins, ending at 03:54 AM, 5 Oct. This tithi is associated with the deity Durga and the Rikta group. It is considered a Rikta (empty) tithi — traditionally avoided for new auspicious beginnings.

Nakshatra Analysis

The lunar mansion at sunrise is Punarvasu, which lasts until 12:14 AM, 5 Oct. Each nakshatra is governed by a specific deity; for Punarvasu, the deity is Aditi. This nakshatra is of the Chara (movable) type and is traditionally favoured for travel, vehicles and tasks involving movement.

The subsequent nakshatra is Pushya, which starts at 12:14 AM, 5 Oct and ends at 11:09 PM, 5 Oct. Governed by Brihaspati, it is of the Kshipra (swift) type and is traditionally favoured for trade, learning, medicine and quick beginnings.

Understanding these placements is a key part of using an online panchang to align activities with cosmic energies.

Yoga and Karana

The yoga for this day is Parigha, which ends at 12:32 PM and is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Later, the Shiva yoga begins at 12:32 PM and lasts until 09:52 AM, 5 Oct, which is traditionally considered auspicious.

Regarding the karana, the first is Kaulava, ending at 05:52 AM. It is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for friendship and harmony. This is followed by Taitila from 05:52 AM to 04:52 PM, which is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for gentle and household work. These elements help in refining the panchang for the day to find the most harmonious moments.

Weekday Significance

This day is Sunday, which is ruled by the planet Sun. In the Vedic tradition, each weekday is associated with specific deities; for this day, the deities are Surya. The energy of Sun traditionally influences the general mood and suitability of the day. Activities aligned with the nature of Surya are traditionally considered more fruitful. Observing the vaar helps practitioners understand the overarching planetary influence governing the day's events.

Lunar Month and Paksha

The current lunar fortnight is the Krishna paksha. When readers ask which masa is going on now, the answer for this period is the Bhadrapada month (Ashwina according to the Purnimanta calendar). The current Vikram Samvat is 2083 and the Shaka Samvat is 1948. The year is known as Siddharthi in the Vikram system and Parabhava in the Shaka system. This occurs during the Sharad season of the Dakshinayana ayana, with the sun currently positioned in Virgo.

Moon Sign and Chandrabalam

The moon is positioned in the Gemini sign until 06:32 PM. During this time, Chandrabalam is traditionally strong for those with moon signs in Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

After 06:32 PM, the moon enters the Cancer sign, which lasts until 10:18 PM, 6 Oct. For this period, Chandrabalam is traditionally favorable for Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius until 05:52 AM, 5 Oct.

The movement of the moon through the rashis is essential for determining the mental and emotional temperament of the day.

Festivals and Vrats

This day is marked by the celebration of Navami Shraddha. Such festivals are traditionally observed with specific rituals, prayers, and fasting to honor the deities associated with the occasion. Following the traditional calendar allows devotees to align their spiritual practices with the lunar cycle. Observing these dates is a central part of the Vedic tradition.

Auspicious Timings

Selecting a shubh muhurat is traditionally believed to increase the likelihood of success. Here are the auspicious windows for this day:

Amrit Kalam: 09:58 PM to 11:29 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:23 AM to 12:10 PM
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:45 PM to 02:33 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:41 PM to 06:01 PM

These timings are traditionally considered favorable for starting new ventures, performing prayers, or signing important documents.

Inauspicious Timings

Certain periods are traditionally avoided for starting new or important work to minimize obstacles. The ashubh samay for this day includes:

Rahu Kaal: 04:13 PM to 05:42 PM
Yamaganda: 11:47 AM to 01:16 PM
Gulika Kaal: 02:44 PM to 04:13 PM
Dur Muhurtam 1: 04:07 PM to 04:55 PM

The Nishita Kaal, often used for specific tantric rituals, occurs from 11:23 PM to 12:11 AM, 5 Oct.

Day and Night Duration

The length of the day and night varies based on the sun's position. For this day, the Dinamana is 11 hours and 51 minutes. The Ratrimana is 12 hours and 9 minutes. The sun reaches its zenith at Madhyahna at 11:47 AM. Additionally, the moon rises at and sets at 01:30 PM. These calculations are vital for those who follow a strict Vedic routine based on the actual duration of daylight.

Directional and Elemental Vasa

Vedic tradition suggests avoiding travel in certain directions based on the Nivas Shool. For this day, the Disha Shool is West. Other traditional placements include the Agnivasa in Aakash and the Shivavasa with Gowri. The Chandra Vasa is in the East and the Rahu Vasa is in the South-West. These placements are traditionally used to determine the suitability of travel or the placement of the sacred fire during a havan.

Practical Application

To make the most of the panchang for the day, consider these traditional applications:

Use the Ashtami tithi energy by focusing on activities that are a Jaya (victory) tithi — traditionally good for contests, tasks needing success, learning and arts.
Plan important tasks during the Vijaya Muhurta from 01:45 PM to 02:33 PM to seek success.
Avoid starting critical new projects during Rahu Kaal from 04:13 PM to 05:42 PM.
Align your spiritual practices with the deity Surya to honor the influence of Sun.

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