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Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Saptami Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Sunday, 18 October 2026. The Shukla paksha Saptami tithi ends at 08:29 AM, followed by the Ashtami tithi. The Purva Ashadha nakshatra concludes at 12:49 PM, while the yoga is Sukarma.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 05:29 PM. Rahu Kaal occurs from 04:02 PM to 05:29 PM, and the Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM. The Moon is positioned in the Sagittarius sign, and the festival is Saptami — Maa Kalaratri.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:57:40 AM

Sunset5:28:37 PM

Moonrise12:33:50 PM

Moonset11:15:45 PM

Panchang

Tithi

Saptami 17-Oct-26 05:54 AM – 18-Oct-26 08:28 AMAshtami 18-Oct-26 08:28 AM – 19-Oct-26 10:52 AM

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha 17-Oct-26 09:47 AM – 18-Oct-26 12:49 PMUttara Ashadha 18-Oct-26 12:49 PM – 19-Oct-26 03:38 PM

Yoga

Sukarma 17-Oct-26 11:02 PM – 18-Oct-26 11:56 PMDhriti 18-Oct-26 11:56 PM – 20-Oct-26 12:35 AM

Karana

Vanija 17-Oct-26 07:12 PM – 18-Oct-26 08:28 AMVishti 18-Oct-26 08:28 AM – 18-Oct-26 09:42 PMBava 18-Oct-26 09:42 PM – 19-Oct-26 10:52 AM

WeekdaySunday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Sagittarius 16-Oct-26 06:47 AM – 18-Oct-26 07:33 PMCapricorn 18-Oct-26 07:33 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Purva Ashadha - 3 17-Oct-26 11:18 PM – 18-Oct-26 06:04 AMPurva Ashadha - 4 18-Oct-26 06:04 AM – 18-Oct-26 12:49 PMUttara Ashadha - 1 18-Oct-26 12:49 PM – 18-Oct-26 07:33 PMUttara Ashadha - 2 18-Oct-26 07:33 PM – 19-Oct-26 02:16 AMUttara Ashadha - 3 19-Oct-26 02:16 AM – 19-Oct-26 08:58 AM

Nakshatra LordVenus

GanaManushya

YoniVanara

NadiMadhya

VarnaKshatriya

VashyaManava

TattvaAir

Lunar Month & Samvat

Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi

Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava

Gujarati Samvat2082 Pingala

Chandramasa (Amanta)Ashwina

Chandramasa (Purnimanta)Ashwina

Maas (Month)Kartik

Ritu & Ayana

Ritu (Vedic)Sharad

Ritu (Drik)Sharad

AyanaDakshinayana

GolaDakshina

Dinamana11 Hours 30 Mins 57 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 29 Mins 34 Secs

Madhyahna11:43:09 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:18:15 AM, 19 Oct to 5:08:13 AM, 19 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:43:14 AM, 19 Oct to 5:58:11 AM, 19 Oct

Abhijit11:20:07 AM to 12:06:11 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:38:18 PM to 2:24:22 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:27:37 PM to 5:47:37 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:28:37 PM to 6:43:34 PM

Amrit Kalam7:24:46 AM to 9:12:53 AM

Nishita Muhurta11:18:25 PM to 12:08:23 AM, 19 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal4:02:15 PM to 5:28:37 PM

Yamaganda11:43:09 AM to 1:09:31 PM

Gulika Kaal2:35:53 PM to 4:02:15 PM

Dur Muhurtam3:56:29 PM to 4:42:33 PM

Varjyam9:45:43 PM to 11:33:01 PM

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolWest

HomahutiSurya

AgnivasaAakash (Sky)

Shivavasain Bhojan

Chandra VasaEast

Rahu VasaSouth-West

Anandadi YogaShubha

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Virgo	29°32'17"	Chitra	2
Sun	Libra	00°25'03"	Chitra	3
Moon	Sagittarius	23°16'46"	Purva Ashadha	3
Mars	Cancer	17°03'24"	Ashlesha	1
Mercury	Libra	24°31'12"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	28°10'42"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	10°06'07"	Swati	2
SaturnR	Pisces	16°01'25"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°48'13"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	03°48'13"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 7:33:17 PM — Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:58:11 AM, 19 Oct — Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces

Good Tarabalam

until 12:49:08 PM — Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Good Tarabalam

until 5:58:11 AM, 19 Oct — Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'53"

Kali Ahargana1872866 Days

Julian Day2461331.5

Rata Die739907

Modified Julian Day61331

National Civil DateAshwin 26, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

The tithi at sunrise on 18 October 2026 is the Saptami tithi. In Vedic astrology, a tithi represents a lunar day. This specific tithi is associated with the deity Surya and belongs to the Bhadra group. It is traditionally described as a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi — traditionally good for health matters, yagna, gaining things.. Following this, the Ashtami tithi begins at 08:29 AM and ends at 10:52 AM, 19 Oct. This second tithi is associated with the deity Shiva (Rudra) and is a Jaya (victory) tithi — traditionally good for contests, tasks needing success, learning and arts..

Nakshatra Analysis

The primary nakshatra for this day is Purva Ashadha, which lasts until 12:49 PM. This lunar mansion is governed by the deity Apas (the Waters) and is classified as a Ugra (fierce) type. Such a nakshatra is traditionally not preferred for auspicious beginnings; suited to firm, forceful tasks. After this, the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra begins at 12:49 PM and continues until 03:39 PM, 19 Oct. This nakshatra is governed by the Vishvadevas and is of the Dhruva (fixed) type, which is traditionally favoured for lasting work — foundations, planting, taking up positions. Checking an online panchang helps in aligning activities with these stellar positions.

Yoga and Karana

The yoga prevailing at the start of this day is Sukarma, ending at 11:56 PM, which is traditionally considered auspicious. This is followed by Dhriti yoga, which is traditionally considered auspicious. Regarding the karana, the first is Vanija, ending at 08:29 AM. It is a movable (Chara) karana and is good for trade and business. The second karana is Vishti, from 08:29 AM to 09:43 PM, which is a movable (Chara) karana — Bhadra and is inauspicious: traditionally avoided for auspicious beginnings. The third karana is Bava, starting at 09:43 PM.

Weekday Significance

The day is Sunday, which is ruled by the planet Sun and the deity Surya. In traditional Vedic systems, each weekday carries a specific energy that influences the nature of the day. The influence of Sun is traditionally considered to affect the temperament and success of various activities. This panchang for the day highlights the alignment of the weekday with the lunar and solar positions to determine the overall quality of the time.

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. This occurs during the Sharad season of the Dakshinayana. The current era is marked by the Vikram Samvat 2083 and Shaka Samvat 1948, with the respective samvatsaras being Siddharthi and Parabhava.

Moon Sign and Transit

The Moon is positioned in the Sagittarius sign until 07:33 PM. This placement provides Chandrabalam for those with signs Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces until 07:33 PM. Subsequently, the Moon enters the Capricorn sign, which lasts until 07:01 AM, 21 Oct. This transit provides Chandrabalam for those with signs Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces until 05:58 AM, 19 Oct. The Moon's movement through the zodiac is traditionally used to determine the emotional and mental state of individuals.

Festivals and Vrats

The spiritual atmosphere of this day is highlighted by the observance of Saptami — Maa Kalaratri. Traditional fasts or celebrations on this day are usually aligned with the tithi and nakshatra. These observances are part of the rich cultural heritage of the Vedic calendar.

Auspicious Timings

Selecting a shubh muhurat is traditionally believed to increase the probability of success. For this day, the following auspicious windows are identified:

Brahma Muhurta: 04:18 AM, 19 Oct to 05:08 AM, 19 Oct
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:38 PM to 02:24 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:28 PM to 05:48 PM
Amrit Kalam: 07:25 AM to 09:13 AM

These timings are traditionally used for starting new ventures, performing puja, or signing important documents.

Inauspicious Timings

Certain periods are traditionally considered less favorable for starting new tasks. These ashubh samay windows include:

Rahu Kaal: 04:02 PM to 05:29 PM
Yamaganda: 11:43 AM to 01:10 PM
Gulika Kaal: 02:36 PM to 04:02 PM
Dur Muhurtam: 03:56 PM to 04:43 PM
Varjyam: 09:46 PM to 11:33 PM

The nishita kaal for this day is from 11:18 PM to 12:08 AM, 19 Oct, which is traditionally used for specific tantric or spiritual practices.

Day and Night Duration

The length of the day and night varies based on the solar position. For this day, the dinamana is 11 hours and 30 minutes, while the ratrimana is 12 hours and 29 minutes. The sun is currently in the Libra sign. These calculations are essential for determining the exact timing of sandhyas and other ritualistic activities throughout the day and night.

Directional and Planetary Vasas

Directional influences are an important part of the daily panchang. The disha shool for this day is West, meaning travel in this direction is traditionally avoided. Other planetary positions include Agnivasa in Aakash and Shivavasa in Bhojan. The Moon's residence, or Chandra Vasa, is in the East, while Rahu Vasa is in the South-West. These placements are traditionally used to determine the suitability of a location for specific rituals.

Practical Application

To make the most of this day's planetary alignments, one can use the panchang in the following ways:

Align important meetings or new beginnings with the Abhijit Muhurat or the Vijaya Muhurta for better outcomes.
Avoid scheduling critical travel or signing contracts during the Rahu Kaal from 04:02 PM to 05:29 PM.
Utilize the energy of the Purva Ashadha nakshatra, which is traditionally not preferred for auspicious beginnings; suited to firm, forceful tasks.
Plan spiritual practices during the Brahma Muhurta or the sandhya periods to enhance mental clarity.

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