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Monday, 19 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Ashtami Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Monday, 19 October 2026. The Shukla paksha Ashtami tithi ends at 10:52 AM, followed by Navami tithi. The Uttara Ashadha nakshatra remains active until 03:39 PM, and the yoga is Dhriti.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 05:28 PM. Rahu Kaal is from 07:24 AM to 08:51 AM, with Abhijit Muhurat from 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM. The moon is in the Capricorn sign, and the festival is Ashtami — Maa Mahagauri.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:58:11 AM

Sunset5:27:44 PM

Moonrise1:13:41 PM

Moonset12:11:19 AM, 20 Oct

Panchang

Tithi

Ashtami 18-Oct-26 08:28 AM – 19-Oct-26 10:52 AMNavami 19-Oct-26 10:52 AM – 20-Oct-26 12:50 PM

Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha 18-Oct-26 12:49 PM – 19-Oct-26 03:38 PMShravana 19-Oct-26 03:38 PM – 20-Oct-26 06:02 PM

Yoga

Dhriti 18-Oct-26 11:56 PM – 20-Oct-26 12:35 AMShula 20-Oct-26 12:35 AM – 21-Oct-26 12:50 AM

Karana

Bava 18-Oct-26 09:42 PM – 19-Oct-26 10:52 AMBalava 19-Oct-26 10:52 AM – 19-Oct-26 11:55 PMKaulava 19-Oct-26 11:55 PM – 20-Oct-26 12:50 PM

WeekdayMonday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Capricorn 18-Oct-26 07:33 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Uttara Ashadha - 3 19-Oct-26 02:16 AM – 19-Oct-26 08:58 AMUttara Ashadha - 4 19-Oct-26 08:58 AM – 19-Oct-26 03:38 PMShravana - 1 19-Oct-26 03:38 PM – 19-Oct-26 10:17 PMShravana - 2 19-Oct-26 10:17 PM – 20-Oct-26 04:54 AMShravana - 3 20-Oct-26 04:54 AM – 20-Oct-26 11:29 AM

Nakshatra LordSun

GanaManushya

YoniNakula

NadiAntya

VarnaVaishya

VashyaManava

TattvaFire

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 29 Mins 33 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 30 Mins 58 Secs

Madhyahna11:42:57 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:18:34 AM, 20 Oct to 5:08:38 AM, 20 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:43:36 AM, 20 Oct to 5:58:42 AM, 20 Oct

Abhijit11:19:58 AM to 12:05:56 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:37:53 PM to 2:23:51 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:26:44 PM to 5:46:44 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:27:44 PM to 6:42:50 PM

Amrit Kalam8:29:36 AM to 10:16:55 AM

Nishita Muhurta11:18:11 PM to 12:08:15 AM, 20 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal7:24:23 AM to 8:50:34 AM

Yamaganda10:16:46 AM to 11:42:57 AM

Gulika Kaal1:09:09 PM to 2:35:21 PM

Dur Muhurtam12:05:56 PM to 12:51:55 PM · 2:23:51 PM to 3:09:49 PM

Varjyam8:02:46 PM to 9:48:20 PM

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolEast

HomahutiChandra

AgnivasaPatala (Nadir)

Shivavasain Shamshan

Chandra VasaWest

Rahu VasaNorth-West

Anandadi YogaMrityu

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Libra	00°31'51"	Chitra	3
Sun	Libra	01°24'38"	Chitra	3
Moon	Capricorn	05°10'16"	Uttara Ashadha	3
Mars	Cancer	17°35'57"	Ashlesha	1
Mercury	Libra	25°07'48"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	28°19'42"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	09°33'30"	Swati	1
SaturnR	Pisces	15°56'57"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°47'58"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	03°47'58"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:58:42 AM, 20 Oct — Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces

Good Tarabalam

until 3:38:51 PM — Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Good Tarabalam

until 5:58:42 AM, 20 Oct — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'53"

Kali Ahargana1872867 Days

Julian Day2461332.5

Rata Die739908

Modified Julian Day61332

National Civil DateAshwin 27, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Details

The primary tithi for this day is Ashtami, which concludes at 10:52 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 12:51 PM, 20 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 Uttara Ashadha, which lasts until 03:39 PM. Each nakshatra is governed by a specific deity; for Uttara Ashadha, the deity is the Vishvadevas. This nakshatra is of the Dhruva (fixed) type and is traditionally favoured for lasting work — foundations, planting, taking up positions.

The subsequent nakshatra is Shravana, which starts at 03:39 PM and ends at 06:02 PM, 20 Oct. Governed by Vishnu, 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 Dhriti, which ends at 12:35 AM, 20 Oct and is traditionally considered auspicious.

Later, the Shula yoga begins at 12:35 AM, 20 Oct and lasts until 12:50 AM, 21 Oct, which is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Regarding the karana, the first is Bava, ending at 10:52 AM. It is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for most work. This is followed by Balava from 10:52 AM to 11:56 PM, which is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for rituals and learning. These elements help in refining the panchang for the day to find the most harmonious moments.

Weekday Significance

This day is Monday, which is ruled by the planet Moon. In the Vedic tradition, each weekday is associated with specific deities; for this day, the deities are Shiva. The energy of Moon traditionally influences the general mood and suitability of the day. Activities aligned with the nature of Shiva 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 Libra.

Moon Sign and Chandrabalam

The moon is positioned in the Capricorn sign until 07:01 AM, 21 Oct. During this time, Chandrabalam is traditionally strong for those with moon signs in Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. 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 Ashtami — Maa Mahagauri. 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: 08:30 AM to 10:17 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:38 PM to 02:24 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:27 PM to 05:47 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: 07:24 AM to 08:51 AM
Yamaganda: 10:17 AM to 11:43 AM
Gulika Kaal: 01:09 PM to 02:35 PM
Dur Muhurtam 1: 12:06 PM to 12:52 PM
Dur Muhurtam 2: 02:24 PM to 03:10 PM

The Nishita Kaal, often used for specific tantric rituals, occurs from 11:18 PM to 12:08 AM, 20 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 29 minutes. The Ratrimana is 12 hours and 30 minutes. The sun reaches its zenith at Madhyahna at 11:43 AM. Additionally, the moon rises at 01:14 PM and sets at 12:11 AM, 20 Oct. 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 East. Other traditional placements include the Agnivasa in Patala and the Shivavasa in Shamshan. The Chandra Vasa is in the West and the Rahu Vasa is in the North-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 01:38 PM to 02:24 PM to seek success.
Avoid starting critical new projects during Rahu Kaal from 07:24 AM to 08:51 AM.
Align your spiritual practices with the deity Shiva to honor the influence of Moon.

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