Daily Panchang

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Dashami Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Today is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The day begins with Dashami tithi until 02:12 PM, followed by Ekadashi. The nakshatra at sunrise is Dhanishtha until 07:48 PM, and the yoga for the day is Ganda.

For those in Varanasi, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset at 05:26 PM. Rahu Kaal occurs from 11:43 AM to 01:08 PM, and Abhijit Muhurat is not available today. The Moon transitions from Capricorn to Aquarius at 07:01 AM, and today's festival is Durga Visarjan.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:59:14 AM

Sunset5:26:00 PM

Moonrise2:23:26 PM

Moonset2:01:57 AM, 22 Oct

Panchang

Tithi

Dashami 20-Oct-26 12:50 PM – 21-Oct-26 02:12 PMEkadashi 21-Oct-26 02:12 PM – 22-Oct-26 02:48 PM

Nakshatra

Dhanishtha 20-Oct-26 06:02 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:48 PMShatabhisha 21-Oct-26 07:48 PM – 22-Oct-26 08:49 PM

Yoga

Ganda 21-Oct-26 12:50 AM – 22-Oct-26 12:33 AMVriddhi 22-Oct-26 12:33 AM – 22-Oct-26 11:39 PM

Karana

Gara 21-Oct-26 01:36 AM – 21-Oct-26 02:12 PMVanija 21-Oct-26 02:12 PM – 22-Oct-26 02:36 AMVishti 22-Oct-26 02:36 AM – 22-Oct-26 02:48 PM

WeekdayWednesday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Capricorn 18-Oct-26 07:33 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:00 AMAquarius 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM – 23-Oct-26 03:04 PM

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Dhanishtha - 2 21-Oct-26 12:32 AM – 21-Oct-26 07:00 AMDhanishtha - 3 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM – 21-Oct-26 01:25 PMDhanishtha - 4 21-Oct-26 01:25 PM – 21-Oct-26 07:48 PMShatabhisha - 1 21-Oct-26 07:48 PM – 22-Oct-26 02:07 AMShatabhisha - 2 22-Oct-26 02:07 AM – 22-Oct-26 08:24 AM

Nakshatra LordMars

GanaRakshasa

YoniSimha

NadiMadhya

VarnaVaishya

VashyaManava

TattvaEther

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 26 Mins 46 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 33 Mins 46 Secs

Madhyahna11:42:37 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:19:15 AM, 22 Oct to 5:09:31 AM, 22 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:44:23 AM, 22 Oct to 5:59:46 AM, 22 Oct

AbhijitNone

Vijaya Muhurta1:37:04 PM to 2:22:51 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:25:00 PM to 5:45:00 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:26:00 PM to 6:41:22 PM

Amrit Kalam8:38:20 AM to 10:21:23 AM

Nishita Muhurta11:17:45 PM to 12:08:00 AM, 22 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal11:42:37 AM to 1:08:27 PM

Yamaganda7:25:04 AM to 8:50:55 AM

Gulika Kaal10:16:46 AM to 11:42:37 AM

Dur Muhurtam11:19:43 AM to 12:05:30 PM

Varjyam3:18:31 AM, 22 Oct to 4:58:35 AM, 22 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolNorth

HomahutiShukra

AgnivasaPatala (Nadir)

Shivavasain Sabha

Chandra VasaWest

Rahu VasaSouth-West

Anandadi YogaChhatra

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Libra	02°31'04"	Chitra	3
Sun	Libra	03°23'54"	Chitra	4
Moon	Capricorn	29°28'18"	Dhanishtha	2
Mars	Cancer	18°40'35"	Ashlesha	1
Mercury	Libra	26°05'18"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	28°37'21"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	08°24'43"	Swati	1
SaturnR	Pisces	15°48'07"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°49'21"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	03°49'21"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 7:00:32 AM — Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces

Good Chandrabalam

until 5:59:46 AM, 22 Oct — Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius

Good Tarabalam

until 7:48:12 PM — Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Good Tarabalam

until 5:59:46 AM, 22 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°13'53"

Kali Ahargana1872869 Days

Julian Day2461334.5

Rata Die739910

Modified Julian Day61334

National Civil DateAshwin 29, 1948 Shaka

Today's Tithi and Hindu Calendar Tithi

The tithi at sunrise is Dashami, belonging to the Shukla paksha. This tithi concludes at 02:12 PM, after which Ekadashi begins and continues until 02:49 PM, 22 Oct. A tithi is a lunar day, and it is the primary basis for fixing vrats and festivals. Dashami is presided over by the deity Dharmaraja (Yama) and is categorized as a Purna tithi, which is traditionally considered good for completing and finalizing pending work. As the day progresses, Ekadashi begins; this is a Nanda tithi presided over by Vishnu (Vishvadevas), traditionally viewed as a time of joy, suitable for celebrations and starting happy undertakings. Many households observe the Ekadashi vrat dedicated to Vishnu during this period.

Today's Nakshatra and Start and End Time

At sunrise, the nakshatra is Dhanishtha, which remains until 07:48 PM. It is ruled by Mars and presided over by the Vasus. Following this, Shatabhisha nakshatra begins and lasts until 08:49 PM, 22 Oct; it is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna. Both Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha are classified as Chara (movable) nakshatras, which are traditionally favoured for travel, purchasing vehicles, and tasks involving movement. You should be aware that Panchak is active today, as the Moon is moving through the final five nakshatras, starting with the second half of Dhanishtha and continuing through Shatabhisha.

Today's Yoga and Karana

The yoga at sunrise is Ganda, which continues until 12:33 AM, 22 Oct. According to tradition, Ganda yoga is considered inauspicious. The karana at sunrise is Gara, a movable type traditionally good for agriculture and sustained effort, which lasts until 02:12 PM. This is followed by Vanija karana until 02:36 AM, 22 Oct, which is traditionally considered beneficial for trade and business. Later, Vishti (Bhadra) Karana begins at 02:36 AM, 22 Oct and lasts until 02:49 PM, 22 Oct. Vishti is traditionally avoided for starting any auspicious new beginnings due to its inauspicious nature.

Today's Vaar (Day of the Week)

Today is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. In the Vedic tradition, Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury. The presiding deities for this day are Ganesha and Vishnu. Traditionally, this day is associated with intellect, communication, and the removal of obstacles, making it a suitable time to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha for any new intellectual pursuit or business communication.

Paksha, Month and Samvat Today

We are currently in the Shukla paksha of the Hindu month of Ashwina (both according to Amanta and Purnimanta calendars). The current year is 2083 according to Vikram Samvat, under the Siddharthi samvatsara, and 1948 according to Shaka Samvat, under the Parabhava samvatsara. The season is Sharad (autumn), and we are in the Dakshinayana ayana, the southern transit of the Sun.

Today's Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi)

The Moon begins the day in Capricorn but transitions into Aquarius at 07:01 AM, where it will remain until 03:04 PM, 23 Oct. The Sun is currently placed in Libra. Regarding Chandrabalam, those with Moon signs in Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius will find the period from 07:01 AM until 06:00 AM, 22 Oct to be particularly favourable.

Today's Vrat and Festival

The major festival listed for today is Dashami, specifically celebrated as Durga Visarjan. This marks the traditional conclusion of the Durga Puja festivities. While the tithi changes during the day, you should refer to the tithi present at sunrise to determine the day for observing vrats or festivals. Today's transition to Ekadashi also signals the beginning of the period for the Ekadashi fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Shubh Muhurat in Today's Panchang

You can use these auspicious timings to plan your activities for better results:

Brahma Muhurta — 04:19 AM, 22 Oct to 05:10 AM, 22 Oct for spiritual practices and meditation.
Pratah Sandhya — 04:44 AM, 22 Oct to 06:00 AM, 22 Oct for morning prayers.
Abhijit Muhurat — Not available today (Abhijit is not taken on this weekday).
Vijaya Muhurta — 01:37 PM to 02:23 PM for victory and success in tasks.
Godhuli Muhurta — 05:25 PM to 05:45 PM for auspicious evening activities.
Sayahna Sandhya — 05:26 PM to 06:41 PM for evening reflection.
Nishita Muhurta — 11:18 PM to 12:08 AM, 22 Oct for midnight rituals.
Amrit Kalam — 08:38 AM to 10:21 AM, traditionally the most auspicious time for any positive start.

Ashubh Samay (Inauspicious Timings) Today

These periods are traditionally avoided for starting new auspicious work; however, ongoing work does not need to stop.

Rahu Kaal — 11:43 AM to 01:08 PM
Yamaganda — 07:25 AM to 08:51 AM
Gulika Kaal — 10:17 AM to 11:43 AM
Dur Muhurtam — 11:20 AM to 12:06 PM
Varjyam — 03:19 AM, 22 Oct to 04:59 AM, 22 Oct
Panchak — Active today from 07:00 AM, 21 Oct to 07:22 PM, 25 Oct. Tradition suggests avoiding starting roof construction, laying foundations, collecting fuel, making a bed, or travelling south during this period.

Dinamana, Ratrimana and Madhyahna

The day length (Dinamana) is 11 hours, 26 minutes, and 46 seconds, while the night length (Ratrimana) is 12 hours, 33 minutes, and 46 seconds. The midday point (Madhyahna) occurs at 11:43 AM. The Moon rises at 02:23 PM and sets at 02:02 AM, 22 Oct. Every muhurta in the panchang is derived from these fundamental solar and lunar timings, dividing the day and night into precise segments.

Nivas and Shool

For your awareness, the Disha Shool (direction avoided for travel) is North. The Agnivasa is in Patala, and Shivavasa is in Sabha. The Moon's position (Chandra Vasa) is West, while Rahu Vasa is South-West. The Homahuti is associated with Shukra, and the prevailing Anandadi yoga is Chhatra, which indicates the general quality of the day's energy.

How to Use Today's Panchang

To make the most of today's energies, you can follow these practical suggestions. First, follow the sunrise tithi of Dashami for any festival observances like Durga Visarjan. Second, when planning your important tasks, choose a shubh muhurat like Amrit Kalam (08:38 AM to 10:21 AM) and ensure it does not overlap with Rahu Kaal (11:43 AM to 01:08 PM) or Varjyam. Third, if you are planning a journey, be mindful of the Disha Shool in the North direction to avoid traditional obstacles. Finally, use the early morning hours of Brahma Muhurta and sunrise for your daily routine and meditation to align yourself with the day's natural rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is shown in the Panchang table above, calculated at sunrise for the city you select. Pick your city from the dropdown to get the tithi that applies to you.

No. The five limbs are read at local sunrise, so cities far apart in longitude can show a different tithi or nakshatra on the same date.

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Because a nakshatra rarely lasts exactly one day. The table lists the one running at sunrise and the one that follows it, each with its own start and end time, so you can see precisely when the change-over happens.

Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daylight, its position set by the weekday. New undertakings, journeys and major purchases are traditionally avoided during it — work already in progress is not stopped. Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal are read the same way.

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.

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.

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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