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What is Rahu Kaal and should I avoid it?

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What is Abhijit Muhurat, and why does it sometimes say None?

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What are Varjyam and Amrit Kalam?

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Monday, 12 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Dwitiya Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Monday, 12 October 2026. The Shukla paksha Dwitiya tithi ends at 10:14 PM, followed by the Tritiya tithi. The Swati nakshatra concludes at 11:52 PM, while the yoga is Vishkambha.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 05:34 PM. Rahu Kaal occurs from 07:22 AM to 08:50 AM, with Abhijit Muhurat from 11:21 AM to 12:08 PM. The Moon resides in the Libra sign, and the festival is Dwitiya — Maa Brahmacharini.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:54:45 AM

Sunset5:34:12 PM

Moonrise7:17:03 AM

Moonset6:23:20 PM

Panchang

Tithi

Dwitiya 11-Oct-26 09:31 PM – 12-Oct-26 10:13 PMTritiya 12-Oct-26 10:13 PM – 13-Oct-26 11:28 PM

Nakshatra

Swati 11-Oct-26 10:32 PM – 12-Oct-26 11:52 PMVishakha 12-Oct-26 11:52 PM – 14-Oct-26 01:43 AM

Yoga

Vishkambha 11-Oct-26 09:05 PM – 12-Oct-26 08:32 PMPriti 12-Oct-26 08:32 PM – 13-Oct-26 08:23 PM

Karana

Balava 11-Oct-26 09:31 PM – 12-Oct-26 09:48 AMKaulava 12-Oct-26 09:48 AM – 12-Oct-26 10:13 PMTaitila 12-Oct-26 10:13 PM – 13-Oct-26 10:47 AM

WeekdayMonday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Libra 11-Oct-26 10:04 AM – 13-Oct-26 07:12 PM

Sun RashiVirgo

Nakshatra Pada

Swati - 2 12-Oct-26 04:49 AM – 12-Oct-26 11:08 AMSwati - 3 12-Oct-26 11:08 AM – 12-Oct-26 05:29 PMSwati - 4 12-Oct-26 05:29 PM – 12-Oct-26 11:52 PMVishakha - 1 12-Oct-26 11:52 PM – 13-Oct-26 06:17 AM

Nakshatra LordRahu

GanaDeva

YoniMahisha

NadiAntya

VarnaShudra

VashyaManava

TattvaAir

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 39 Mins 28 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 21 Mins 1 Secs

Madhyahna11:44:29 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:16:25 AM, 13 Oct to 5:05:49 AM, 13 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:41:07 AM, 13 Oct to 5:55:13 AM, 13 Oct

Abhijit11:21:10 AM to 12:07:47 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:41:03 PM to 2:27:41 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:33:12 PM to 5:53:12 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:34:12 PM to 6:48:18 PM

Amrit Kalam2:35:14 PM to 4:16:33 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:20:01 PM to 12:09:25 AM, 13 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal7:22:11 AM to 8:49:37 AM

Yamaganda10:17:03 AM to 11:44:29 AM

Gulika Kaal1:11:54 PM to 2:39:20 PM

Dur Muhurtam12:07:47 PM to 12:54:25 PM · 2:27:41 PM to 3:14:19 PM

Varjyam5:54:17 AM, 13 Oct to 7:37:40 AM, 13 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolEast

HomahutiChandra

AgnivasaAakash (Sky)

Shivavasawith Gowri

Chandra VasaWest

Rahu VasaNorth-West

Anandadi YogaChhatra

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Virgo	23°35'30"	Chitra	1
Sun	Virgo	24°28'11"	Chitra	1
Moon	Libra	10°34'21"	Swati	2
Mars	Cancer	13°44'52"	Pushya	4
Mercury	Libra	19°28'24"	Swati	4
Jupiter	Cancer	27°14'22"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	12°45'40"	Swati	2
SaturnR	Pisces	16°28'54"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	04°27'29"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	04°27'29"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:55:13 AM, 13 Oct — Aries, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn

Good Tarabalam

until 11:52:27 PM — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada

Good Tarabalam

until 5:55:13 AM, 13 Oct — Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'52"

Kali Ahargana1872860 Days

Julian Day2461325.5

Rata Die739901

Modified Julian Day61325

National Civil DateAshwin 20, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

The tithi at sunrise on 12 October 2026 is the Dwitiya tithi, which is traditionally associated with the deity Brahma. This tithi belongs to the Bhadra group and is described as a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi — traditionally good for health matters, yagna, gaining things.. Following this, the Tritiya tithi begins, associated with Gauri (Parvati). This is a Jaya (victory) tithi — traditionally good for contests, tasks needing success, learning and arts and is traditionally used for. Understanding the tithi is a core part of any online panchang to determine the energy of the day.

Nakshatra Analysis

The primary nakshatra for this day is Swati, which ends at 11:52 PM. This lunar mansion is governed by the deity Vayu and is of the Chara (movable) type. According to tradition, it is traditionally favoured for travel, vehicles and tasks involving movement. Later, the Vishakha nakshatra begins, governed by Indra and Agni. This is a Mishra (mixed) nakshatra and is traditionally favoured for traditionally of mixed results; suited to ritual fire and routine work. The alignment of the stars helps in selecting the right moment for specific activities.

Yoga and Karana

The yoga prevailing on this day is Vishkambha, which is traditionally considered inauspicious.. Regarding the karana, the day begins with Balava, which is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for rituals and learning. This is followed by Kaulava, a movable (Chara) karana that is auspicious, good for friendship and harmony. These elements provide deeper insight when checking the panchang for the day to refine the timing of events.

Weekday Significance

This day is Monday, which is ruled by the planet Moon and the deity Shiva. In Vedic tradition, each weekday carries a specific vibration that influences the general mood and success of various activities. The influence of Moon is traditionally considered to be the dominant force on this day, affecting both the physical and spiritual realms. Aligning one's actions with the nature of the ruling planet is a common practice in traditional Vedic astrology.

Lunar Month and Paksha

The current lunar phase is the Shukla paksha, and the month is Ashwina. For those wondering which masa is going on now, it is the Ashwina month of the 2083 Vikram Samvat and 1948 Shaka Samvat. The year is identified as Siddharthi in the Vikram calendar and Parabhava in the Shaka calendar. This period falls within the Sharad ritu and the Dakshinayana ayana, marking the seasonal transition of the sun through the Virgo sign.

Moon Sign and Strength

The Moon is positioned in the Libra sign until 07:13 PM, 13 Oct. This placement creates Chandrabalam for those with signs in Aries, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn.. The position of the Moon is traditionally used to determine the emotional tone of the day and the mental strength of individuals based on their rashi.

Festivals and Vrats

This day is marked by the celebration of Dwitiya — Maa Brahmacharini. Such festivals are traditionally observed with specific rituals, prayers, and fasting to honor the deities associated with the occasion.. Observing the lunar calendar allows devotees to align their spiritual practices with the cosmic cycles, ensuring that the energy of the tithi and nakshatra is fully utilized for spiritual growth.

Auspicious Timings

Selecting a shubh muhurat is essential for ensuring the success of new ventures. The following timings are traditionally considered favorable for this day:

Brahma Muhurta: 04:16 AM, 13 Oct to 05:06 AM, 13 Oct
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:21 AM to 12:08 PM
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:41 PM to 02:28 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:33 PM to 05:53 PM
Amrit Kalam: 02:35 PM to 04:17 PM

These windows of time are traditionally believed to be aligned with positive cosmic energies.

Inauspicious Timings

Certain periods of the day are traditionally avoided for starting important work or signing contracts. The following timings are considered ashubh:

Rahu Kaal: 07:22 AM to 08:50 AM
Yamaganda: 10:17 AM to 11:44 AM
Gulika Kaal: 01:12 PM to 02:39 PM
Dur Muhurtam: 12:08 PM to 12:54 PM
Nishita Kaal: 11:20 PM to 12:09 AM, 13 Oct

Avoiding these intervals is a common tradition to prevent unforeseen obstacles.

Day and Night Duration

The length of the day and night varies based on the position of the sun. On this day, the Dinamana is 11 hours and 39 minutes. The Ratrimana is 12 hours and 21 minutes. The mid-day point, or Madhyahna, occurs at 11:44 AM. Additionally, the Moon rises at 07:17 AM and sets at 06:23 PM. These measurements are traditionally used to calculate the precise timing of rituals and the distribution of daily activities.

Directional and Planetary Vasas

Directional awareness is important in Vedic tradition to avoid obstacles. The Disha Shool for this day is East, meaning travel in this direction is traditionally avoided. Other planetary placements include Agnivasa in Aakash, Shivavasa with Gowri, and Chandra Vasa in the West. Rahu Vasa is located in the North-West. These placements are traditionally used to determine the suitability of the location for performing specific havan or religious ceremonies.

Practical Application of Panchang

To make the most of this day's energy, one can apply the panchang in several ways. First, use the shubh muhurat timings for initiating important conversations or starting new projects. Second, refer to the nakshatra's nature, which is Chara (movable), to align your creative or professional tasks. Third, avoid the Rahu Kaal period for critical decision-making. Finally, consider the influence of the Libra moon to manage your emotional well-being and interactions with others.

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