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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?

Abhijit is the eighth of the day's fifteen muhurtas, straddling midday, and is used when no other auspicious window is available. On Wednesday that slot is counted as Dur Muhurtam instead, so the Panchang shows no Abhijit for that day.

What are Varjyam and Amrit Kalam?

Both are computed from the running nakshatra. Varjyam is a window to be rejected for new work; Amrit Kalam is the same window twenty ghatis (about eight hours) later and is considered especially favourable for beginnings.

What do Dinamana and Ratrimana mean?

Dinamana is the length of the day from sunrise to sunset and Ratrimana the length of the night that follows. Every muhurat on this page is a fraction of one of them, which is why all the timings shift through the year and between cities.

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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Navami Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The Shukla paksha Navami tithi ends at 12:51 PM, followed by Dashami tithi. The Shravana nakshatra ends at 06:02 PM, and the yoga is Shula.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 05:27 PM. Rahu Kaal is from 02:35 PM to 04:01 PM. The Moon is in the Capricorn sign, and the festival is Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Navami — Maa Siddhidatri.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:58:42 AM

Sunset5:26:51 PM

Moonrise1:49:53 PM

Moonset1:06:41 AM, 21 Oct

Panchang

Tithi

Navami 19-Oct-26 10:52 AM – 20-Oct-26 12:50 PMDashami 20-Oct-26 12:50 PM – 21-Oct-26 02:12 PM

Nakshatra

Shravana 19-Oct-26 03:38 PM – 20-Oct-26 06:02 PMDhanishtha 20-Oct-26 06:02 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:48 PM

Yoga

Shula 20-Oct-26 12:35 AM – 21-Oct-26 12:50 AMGanda 21-Oct-26 12:50 AM – 22-Oct-26 12:33 AM

Karana

Kaulava 19-Oct-26 11:55 PM – 20-Oct-26 12:50 PMTaitila 20-Oct-26 12:50 PM – 21-Oct-26 01:36 AMGara 21-Oct-26 01:36 AM – 21-Oct-26 02:12 PM

WeekdayTuesday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

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

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Shravana - 3 20-Oct-26 04:54 AM – 20-Oct-26 11:29 AMShravana - 4 20-Oct-26 11:29 AM – 20-Oct-26 06:02 PMDhanishtha - 1 20-Oct-26 06:02 PM – 21-Oct-26 12:32 AMDhanishtha - 2 21-Oct-26 12:32 AM – 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM

Nakshatra LordMoon

GanaDeva

YoniVanara

NadiAadya

VarnaVaishya

VashyaManava

TattvaEarth

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 28 Mins 9 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 32 Mins 22 Secs

Madhyahna11:42:47 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:18:55 AM, 21 Oct to 5:09:04 AM, 21 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:43:59 AM, 21 Oct to 5:59:14 AM, 21 Oct

AbhijitNone

Vijaya Muhurta1:37:28 PM to 2:23:21 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:25:51 PM to 5:45:51 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:26:51 PM to 6:42:05 PM

Amrit Kalam6:36:10 AM to 8:21:44 AM

Nishita Muhurta11:17:58 PM to 12:08:07 AM, 21 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal2:34:49 PM to 4:00:50 PM

Yamaganda8:50:44 AM to 10:16:46 AM

Gulika Kaal11:42:47 AM to 1:08:48 PM

Dur Muhurtam8:16:20 AM to 9:02:13 AM · 11:19:50 AM to 12:05:43 PM

Varjyam10:20:00 PM to 12:03:03 AM, 21 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolNorth

HomahutiMangal

AgnivasaAakash (Sky)

Shivavasawith Gowri

Chandra VasaNorth

Rahu VasaSouth

Anandadi YogaPadma

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Libra	01°31'27"	Chitra	3
Sun	Libra	02°24'15"	Chitra	3
Moon	Capricorn	17°12'21"	Shravana	3
Mars	Cancer	18°08'21"	Ashlesha	1
Mercury	Libra	25°39'20"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	28°28'35"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	08°59'38"	Swati	1
SaturnR	Pisces	15°52'31"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°48'37"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	03°48'37"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:59:14 AM, 21 Oct — Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces

Good Tarabalam

until 6:02:21 PM — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Good Tarabalam

until 5:59:14 AM, 21 Oct — Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Other Calendars & Epoch

Kaliyuga5127 Years

AyanamshaLahiri 24°13'53"

Kali Ahargana1872868 Days

Julian Day2461333.5

Rata Die739909

Modified Julian Day61333

National Civil DateAshwin 28, 1948 Shaka

Tithi Analysis

The primary tithi for this day is Navami, which concludes at 12:51 PM. In Vedic tradition, the tithi is governed by the deity Durga and belongs to the Rikta group. This is a Rikta (empty) tithi — traditionally avoided for new auspicious beginnings. Following this, the Dashami tithi begins, which is associated with the deity Dharmaraja (Yama) and the Purna group. This is a Purna (full) tithi — traditionally good for completing and finalising work. Understanding the tithi is a core part of using an online panchang to align activities with lunar energy.

Nakshatra Influence

The day begins under the influence of the Shravana nakshatra, which lasts until 06:02 PM. This stellar mansion is ruled by the deity Vishnu and is categorized as Chara (movable). According to tradition, this nakshatra is traditionally favoured for travel, vehicles and tasks involving movement. After the transition, the Dhanishtha nakshatra takes over, governed by the Vasus. It is of the Chara (movable) type and is traditionally favoured for travel, vehicles and tasks involving movement. The nakshatra provides a deeper layer of timing for those seeking a panchang for the day to plan specific rituals.

Yoga and Karana

The prevailing yoga at the start of this day is Shula, which ends at 12:50 AM, 21 Oct. This yoga is traditionally considered inauspicious. Subsequently, the Ganda yoga begins, which is traditionally considered inauspicious. Regarding the karana, the day starts with Kaulava, which is a movable (Chara) karana and is auspicious, good for friendship and harmony. This is followed by Taitila, a movable (Chara) karana that is auspicious, good for gentle and household work. These elements help in refining the auspiciousness of the day's activities.

Weekday Significance

This day is Tuesday, which is ruled by the planet Mars. In the Vedic tradition, the deities associated with this weekday are Hanuman and Kartikeya. Each weekday carries a specific vibration that influences the general mood and success of certain tasks. Traditionally, the energy of Mars makes this day suitable for activities that align with the qualities of the ruling planet and the blessings of Hanuman and Kartikeya.

Lunar Month and Paksha

The current lunar fortnight is the Shukla paksha. When considering which masa is going on now, the month is Ashwina. This period falls within the Sharad season and the Dakshinayana ayana. 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 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 lunar position is essential for determining the emotional and mental tone of the day.

Festivals and Vrats

This day is marked by the celebration of Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Navami — Maa Siddhidatri. Such festivals are traditionally observed with specific prayers, fasting, and rituals to honor the divine. Observing the traditional vrat or tyohar associated with the lunar calendar is believed to bring spiritual growth and harmony into the practitioner's life.

Auspicious Timings

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

Brahma Muhurta: 04:19 AM, 21 Oct to 05:09 AM, 21 Oct
Vijaya Muhurta: 01:37 PM to 02:23 PM
Godhuli Time: 05:26 PM to 05:46 PM
Amrit Kalam: 06:36 AM to 08:22 AM

Inauspicious Timings

Certain periods are traditionally avoided for starting new ventures or performing important ceremonies. Please note the following ashubh samay:

Rahu Kaal: 02:35 PM to 04:01 PM
Yamaganda: 08:51 AM to 10:17 AM
Gulika Kaal: 11:43 AM to 01:09 PM
Dur Muhurtam 1: 08:16 AM to 09:02 AM
Dur Muhurtam 2: 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM
Varjyam: 10:20 PM to 12:03 AM, 21 Oct
Nishita Kaal: 11:18 PM to 12:08 AM, 21 Oct

Day and Night Duration

The length of the day and night provides insight into the solar energy of the period. For this day, the Dinamana is 11 hours and 28 minutes. The Ratrimana is 12 hours and 32 minutes. The sun is currently in the Libra sign. These measurements are traditionally used to balance daily activities between wakefulness and rest.

Directional and Elemental Vasas

Vedic tradition suggests avoiding travel in certain directions based on the Nivas Shool. For this day, the Disha Shool is North. Additionally, the elemental and divine placements are as follows: Agnivasa is in Aakash, Shivavasa is with Gowri, and Chandra Vasa is in the North. Rahu Vasa is located in the South. These placements are traditionally considered when planning journeys or establishing new structures.

Practical Application

To make the most of this day's energy, consider these traditional applications of the Panchang:

Utilize the Vijaya Muhurta between 01:37 PM and 02:23 PM for tasks requiring victory or success.
Avoid scheduling critical meetings or signings during Rahu Kaal from 02:35 PM to 04:01 PM.
Perform meditation or spiritual prayers during the Brahma Muhurta for mental clarity.
Align your activities with the nature of the Navami tithi, which is a Rikta (empty) tithi — traditionally avoided for new auspicious beginnings.

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