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Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Pratipada Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Sunday, 11 October 2026. The Shukla paksha Pratipada tithi ends at 09:32 PM, followed by Dwitiya tithi. The Chitra nakshatra remains active until 10:33 PM, and the yoga is Vaidhriti.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 05:35 PM. Rahu Kaal is from 04:08 PM to 05:35 PM, with Abhijit Muhurat from 11:21 AM to 12:08 PM. The moon is in the Virgo sign, and the festival is Pratipada — Maa Shailputri.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:54:17 AM

Sunset5:35:11 PM

Moonrise6:19:49 AM

Moonset5:47:08 PM

Panchang

Tithi

Pratipada 10-Oct-26 09:20 PM – 11-Oct-26 09:31 PMDwitiya 11-Oct-26 09:31 PM – 12-Oct-26 10:13 PM

Nakshatra

Chitra 10-Oct-26 09:42 PM – 11-Oct-26 10:32 PMSwati 11-Oct-26 10:32 PM – 12-Oct-26 11:52 PM

Yoga

Vaidhriti 10-Oct-26 10:02 PM – 11-Oct-26 09:05 PMVishkambha 11-Oct-26 09:05 PM – 12-Oct-26 08:32 PM

Karana

Kimstughna 10-Oct-26 09:20 PM – 11-Oct-26 09:22 AMBava 11-Oct-26 09:22 AM – 11-Oct-26 09:31 PMBalava 11-Oct-26 09:31 PM – 12-Oct-26 09:48 AM

WeekdaySunday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Virgo 09-Oct-26 03:18 AM – 11-Oct-26 10:04 AMLibra 11-Oct-26 10:04 AM – 13-Oct-26 07:12 PM

Sun RashiVirgo

Nakshatra Pada

Chitra - 2 11-Oct-26 03:52 AM – 11-Oct-26 10:04 AMChitra - 3 11-Oct-26 10:04 AM – 11-Oct-26 04:17 PMChitra - 4 11-Oct-26 04:17 PM – 11-Oct-26 10:32 PMSwati - 1 11-Oct-26 10:32 PM – 12-Oct-26 04:49 AMSwati - 2 12-Oct-26 04:49 AM – 12-Oct-26 11:08 AM

Nakshatra LordMars

GanaRakshasa

YoniVyaghra

NadiMadhya

VarnaVaishya

VashyaManava

TattvaWater

Lunar Month & Samvat

Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi

Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava

Gujarati Samvat2082 Pingala

Chandramasa (Amanta)Ashwina

Chandramasa (Purnimanta)Ashwina

Maas (Month)Ashwin

Ritu & Ayana

Ritu (Vedic)Varsha

Ritu (Drik)Sharad

AyanaDakshinayana

GolaDakshina

Dinamana11 Hours 40 Mins 54 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 19 Mins 34 Secs

Madhyahna11:44:44 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:16:08 AM, 12 Oct to 5:05:26 AM, 12 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:40:47 AM, 12 Oct to 5:54:45 AM, 12 Oct

Abhijit11:21:22 AM to 12:08:05 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:41:33 PM to 2:28:16 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:34:11 PM to 5:54:11 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:35:11 PM to 6:49:08 PM

Amrit Kalam3:55:29 PM to 5:34:48 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:20:19 PM to 12:09:37 AM, 12 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal4:07:34 PM to 5:35:11 PM

Yamaganda11:44:44 AM to 1:12:20 PM

Gulika Kaal2:39:57 PM to 4:07:34 PM

Dur Muhurtam4:01:43 PM to 4:48:27 PM

Varjyam5:59:32 AM to 7:38:51 AM · 4:27:22 AM, 12 Oct to 6:08:40 AM, 12 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolWest

HomahutiSurya

AgnivasaPatala (Nadir)

Shivavasain Shamshan

Chandra VasaEast

Rahu VasaSouth-West

Anandadi YogaPadma

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Virgo	22°36'08"	Hasta	4
Sun	Virgo	23°28'49"	Chitra	1
Moon	Virgo	27°45'32"	Chitra	2
Mars	Cancer	13°11'16"	Pushya	3
Mercury	Libra	18°27'08"	Swati	4
Jupiter	Cancer	27°04'36"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	13°05'02"	Swati	2
SaturnR	Pisces	16°33'33"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	04°36'20"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	04°36'20"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 10:04:16 AM — Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:54:45 AM, 12 Oct — Aries, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn

Good Tarabalam

until 10:32:46 PM — Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Good Tarabalam

until 5:54:45 AM, 12 Oct — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'52"

Kali Ahargana1872859 Days

Julian Day2461324.5

Rata Die739900

Modified Julian Day61324

National Civil DateAshwin 19, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

The primary tithi for this day is Pratipada, which concludes at 09:32 PM. In Vedic tradition, the tithi is the lunar day that determines the energy of the period. The tithi Pratipada is associated with the deity Agni and belongs to the Nanda group. It is described as a Nanda (joy) tithi — traditionally good for festivities, celebrations and starting happy undertakings.

Following this, the Dwitiya tithi begins, ending at 10:14 PM, 12 Oct. This tithi is associated with the deity Brahma and the Bhadra group. It is considered a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi — traditionally good for health matters, yagna, gaining things.

Nakshatra Analysis

The lunar mansion at sunrise is Chitra, which lasts until 10:33 PM. Each nakshatra is governed by a specific deity; for Chitra, the deity is Tvashtar (Vishvakarma). This nakshatra is of the Mridu (soft) type and is traditionally favoured for arts, music, friendships, clothing and gentle undertakings.

The subsequent nakshatra is Swati, which starts at 10:33 PM and ends at 11:52 PM, 12 Oct. Governed by Vayu, it is of the Chara (movable) type and is traditionally favoured for travel, vehicles and tasks involving movement.

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 Vaidhriti, which ends at 09:06 PM and is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Later, the Vishkambha yoga begins at 09:06 PM and lasts until 08:32 PM, 12 Oct, which is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Regarding the karana, the first is Kimstughna, ending at 09:22 AM. It is a fixed (Sthira) karana and is traditionally good for auspicious, pious works. This is followed by Bava from 09:22 AM to 09:32 PM, which is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for most 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 Shukla paksha. When readers ask which masa is going on now, the answer for this period is the Ashwina month. 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 Virgo sign until 10:04 AM. During this time, Chandrabalam is traditionally strong for those with moon signs in Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces.

After 10:04 AM, the moon enters the Libra sign, which lasts until 07:13 PM, 13 Oct. For this period, Chandrabalam is traditionally favorable for Aries, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn until 05:55 AM, 12 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 Pratipada — Maa Shailputri. 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: 03:55 PM to 05:35 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:21 AM to 12:08 PM
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:42 PM to 02:28 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:34 PM to 05:54 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: 04:08 PM to 05:35 PM
Yamaganda: 11:45 AM to 01:12 PM
Gulika Kaal: 02:40 PM to 04:08 PM
Dur Muhurtam 1: 04:02 PM to 04:48 PM

The Nishita Kaal, often used for specific tantric rituals, occurs from 11:20 PM to 12:10 AM, 12 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 40 minutes. The Ratrimana is 12 hours and 19 minutes. The sun reaches its zenith at Madhyahna at 11:45 AM. Additionally, the moon rises at 06:20 AM and sets at 05:47 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 Patala and the Shivavasa in Shamshan. 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 Pratipada tithi energy by focusing on activities that are a Nanda (joy) tithi — traditionally good for festivities, celebrations and starting happy undertakings.
Plan important tasks during the Vijaya Muhurta from 01:42 PM to 02:28 PM to seek success.
Avoid starting critical new projects during Rahu Kaal from 04:08 PM to 05:35 PM.
Align your spiritual practices with the deity Surya to honor the influence of Sun.

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