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Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Varanasi

Tithi Ekadashi Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083

Today is Thursday, 22 October 2026. The day begins with Ekadashi tithi in the Shukla paksha, which continues until 02:49 PM, followed by Dwadashi. The Shatabhisha nakshatra is present until 08:49 PM, and the yoga for the day is Vriddhi.

For Varanasi, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 05:25 PM. The Abhijit Muhurat is available from 11:20 AM to 12:05 PM, while Rahu Kaal occurs from 01:08 PM to 02:34 PM. The Moon is positioned in Aquarius, and the day is marked by the Papankusha Ekadashi festival and an active Panchak.

Sunrise & Moonrise

Sunrise5:59:46 AM

Sunset5:25:09 PM

Moonrise2:55:31 PM

Moonset2:57:45 AM, 23 Oct

Panchang

Tithi

Ekadashi 21-Oct-26 02:12 PM – 22-Oct-26 02:48 PMDwadashi 22-Oct-26 02:48 PM – 23-Oct-26 02:36 PM

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha 21-Oct-26 07:48 PM – 22-Oct-26 08:49 PMPurva Bhadrapada 22-Oct-26 08:49 PM – 23-Oct-26 09:03 PM

Yoga

Vriddhi 22-Oct-26 12:33 AM – 22-Oct-26 11:39 PMDhruva 22-Oct-26 11:39 PM – 23-Oct-26 10:08 PM

Karana

Vishti 22-Oct-26 02:36 AM – 22-Oct-26 02:48 PMBava 22-Oct-26 02:48 PM – 23-Oct-26 02:48 AMBalava 23-Oct-26 02:48 AM – 23-Oct-26 02:36 PM

WeekdayThursday

PakshaShukla

Rashi & Nakshatra

Moon Rashi

Aquarius 21-Oct-26 07:00 AM – 23-Oct-26 03:04 PM

Sun RashiLibra

Nakshatra Pada

Shatabhisha - 2 22-Oct-26 02:07 AM – 22-Oct-26 08:24 AMShatabhisha - 3 22-Oct-26 08:24 AM – 22-Oct-26 02:38 PMShatabhisha - 4 22-Oct-26 02:38 PM – 22-Oct-26 08:49 PMPurva Bhadrapada - 1 22-Oct-26 08:49 PM – 23-Oct-26 02:57 AMPurva Bhadrapada - 2 23-Oct-26 02:57 AM – 23-Oct-26 09:02 AM

Nakshatra LordRahu

GanaRakshasa

YoniAshwa

NadiAntya

VarnaShudra

VashyaDvipad

TattvaWater

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 25 Mins 23 Secs

Ratrimana12 Hours 35 Mins 9 Secs

Madhyahna11:42:27 AM

Auspicious Timings

Brahma Muhurta4:19:37 AM, 23 Oct to 5:09:57 AM, 23 Oct

Pratah Sandhya4:44:47 AM, 23 Oct to 6:00:18 AM, 23 Oct

Abhijit11:19:36 AM to 12:05:18 PM

Vijaya Muhurta1:36:41 PM to 2:22:23 PM

Godhuli Muhurta5:24:09 PM to 5:44:09 PM

Sayahna Sandhya5:25:09 PM to 6:40:40 PM

Amrit Kalam1:18:56 PM to 2:59:01 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:17:33 PM to 12:07:54 AM, 23 Oct

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal1:08:08 PM to 2:33:48 PM

Yamaganda5:59:46 AM to 7:25:26 AM

Gulika Kaal8:51:06 AM to 10:16:47 AM

Dur Muhurtam9:48:13 AM to 10:33:55 AM · 2:22:23 PM to 3:08:04 PM

Varjyam3:16:59 AM, 23 Oct to 4:53:54 AM, 23 Oct

Nivas & Shool

Disha ShoolSouth

HomahutiGuru

AgnivasaAakash (Sky)

Shivavasain Kridha

Chandra VasaSouth

Rahu VasaNorth

Anandadi YogaShrivatsa

Lagna Chart at Sunrise

Planet	Rashi	Longitude	Nakshatra	Pada
Lagna	Libra	03°30'43"	Chitra	4
Sun	Libra	04°23'34"	Chitra	4
Moon	Aquarius	12°02'56"	Shatabhisha	2
Mars	Cancer	19°12'40"	Ashlesha	1
Mercury	Libra	26°25'11"	Vishakha	2
Jupiter	Cancer	28°46'00"	Ashlesha	4
VenusR	Libra	07°48'58"	Swati	1
SaturnR	Pisces	15°43'46"	Uttara Bhadrapada	4
Rahu	Aquarius	03°49'05"	Dhanishtha	4
Ketu	Leo	03°49'05"	Magha	2

Chandrabalam & Tarabalam

Good Chandrabalam

until 6:00:18 AM, 23 Oct — Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius

Good Tarabalam

until 8:49:15 PM — Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada

Good Tarabalam

until 6:00:18 AM, 23 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°13'54"

Kali Ahargana1872870 Days

Julian Day2461335.5

Rata Die739911

Modified Julian Day61335

National Civil DateAshwin 30, 1948 Shaka

Today's Tithi

The tithi at sunrise is Ekadashi, belonging to the Shukla paksha. It remains active until 02:49 PM, after which Dwadashi begins. A tithi is a lunar day, and it is the primary basis for fixing vrats and festivals in the Hindu calendar. Ekadashi is presided over by Lord Vishnu and is part of the Nanda group. Tradition considers Nanda tithis to be joyful and suitable for celebrations, festivities, and starting happy undertakings. Many households observe the Ekadashi vrat, a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, to seek spiritual growth and purification.

Today's Nakshatra

At sunrise, the Shatabhisha nakshatra is prevailing, which lasts until 08:49 PM, followed by Purva Bhadrapada. Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu and its presiding deity is Varuna; it is classified as a Chara or movable nakshatra, which is traditionally favoured for travel, purchasing vehicles, and tasks involving movement. Purva Bhadrapada, which begins later, is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aja Ekapada. It is an Ugra or fierce nakshatra, traditionally suited for firm and forceful tasks rather than auspicious beginnings. You should note that both Shatabhisha and Purva Bhadrapada are Panchak nakshatras, indicating the active Panchak period today.

Today's Yoga and Karana

The yoga at sunrise is Vriddhi, which continues until 11:40 PM, followed by Dhruva. Both Vriddhi and Dhruva are traditionally considered auspicious yogas. The karana at sunrise is Vishti, which lasts until 02:49 PM. Vishti, also known as Bhadra, is a movable karana and is traditionally avoided for starting any auspicious new work. After 02:49 PM, the Bava karana begins, which is considered auspicious and good for most types of work. This is followed by Balava starting at 02:49 AM on 23 October, which is traditionally good for rituals and learning.

Today's Vaar (Day of the Week)

Today is Thursday, 22 October 2026. The ruling planet of Thursday is Jupiter, and the day is presided over by Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati. In Vedic tradition, Thursday is associated with wisdom, spirituality, education, and prosperity. It is considered a highly favorable day for performing religious rituals, studying scriptures, and seeking the guidance of teachers or mentors to bring growth and expansion into your life.

Paksha, Month and Samvat Today

We are currently in the Shukla paksha of the Hindu month of Ashwina. According to the calendar, the Vikram Samvat is 2083, known as the Siddharthi samvatsara, and the Shaka Samvat is 1948, known as the Parabhava samvatsara. The current season is Sharad ritu, and the solar transit is in Dakshinayana. These elements together define the spiritual and seasonal energy of the current period in the Hindu calendar.

Today's Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi)

The Moon is positioned in Aquarius for the entire day, remaining there until 03:04 PM on 23 October. The Sun is currently transiting through Libra. Regarding Chandrabalam, the moon's placement today is traditionally favorable for those born in the rashis of Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. If your moon sign is among these, you may feel a stronger sense of mental clarity and emotional balance today.

Today's Vrat and Festival

Today is Papankusha Ekadashi. This is a significant day dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Tradition suggests that observing the Ekadashi vrat helps in removing sins and attaining spiritual merit. When deciding whether to keep a fast or perform a specific puja, you should always rely on the tithi prevailing at sunrise. Since Ekadashi is the sunrise tithi today, it is the appropriate day for the observance of this vrat.

Shubh Muhurat in Today's Panchang

These are the auspicious windows of time today that you can use for starting positive activities:

Abhijit Muhurat — 11:20 AM to 12:05 PM: A powerful time for success and general auspiciousness.
Vijaya Muhurta — 01:37 PM to 02:22 PM: Traditionally used for victory and overcoming obstacles.
Godhuli Muhurta — 05:24 PM to 05:44 PM: The auspicious time during twilight.
Amrit Kalam — 01:19 PM to 02:59 PM: Considered a nectar-like time for healing and positive starts.
Sayahna Sandhya — 05:25 PM to 06:41 PM: Ideal for evening prayers and meditation.
Nishita Muhurta — 11:18 PM to 12:08 AM, 23 Oct: Used for specific tantric or deep spiritual practices.

Ashubh Samay (Inauspicious Timings) Today

The following periods are traditionally avoided for starting new auspicious work; however, ongoing work does not need to stop:

Rahu Kaal — 01:08 PM to 02:34 PM: Avoid starting new ventures.
Yamaganda — 06:00 AM to 07:25 AM: Avoid important financial or legal starts.
Gulika Kaal — 08:51 AM to 10:17 AM: Generally avoided for new beginnings.
Dur Muhurtam — 09:48 AM to 10:34 AM and 02:22 PM to 03:08 PM: Periods of instability.
Varjyam — 03:17 AM, 23 Oct to 04:54 AM, 23 Oct: Time to be avoided.
Panchak — Active from 07:00 AM, 21 Oct to 07:22 PM, 25 Oct. Tradition cautions against starting roof construction, laying foundations, collecting fuel, making a bed, or traveling south during this time.

Dinamana, Ratrimana and Madhyahna

The day length, or Dinamana, is 11 hours, 25 minutes, and 23 seconds. The night length, or Ratrimana, is 12 hours, 35 minutes, and 9 seconds. The Madhyahna, or midday point, occurs at 11:42 AM. The Moon rises at 02:56 PM and sets at 02:58 AM on 23 October. These fundamental solar and lunar timings are the basis from which every other muhurta and auspicious window in the Panchang is derived.

Nivas and Shool

The Disha Shool today is South, meaning travel in this direction is traditionally avoided. The Agnivasa is in Aakash, and Shivavasa is in Kridha. The Moon's residence, Chandra Vasa, is in the South, while Rahu Vasa is in the North. The Homahuti is associated with Guru. The Anandadi yoga for today is Shrivatsa, which indicates the general quality of the day's energy for the community.

How to Use Today's Panchang

To make the most of today's energies, you can follow these practical steps: First, since Ekadashi is the sunrise tithi, you may observe the Papankusha Ekadashi vrat for spiritual benefits. Second, if you are planning a new task, choose a time that avoids both Rahu Kaal (01:08 PM to 02:34 PM) and the Vishti Karana (until 02:49 PM); the Abhijit Muhurat from 11:20 AM to 12:05 PM is a strong choice. Third, be mindful of the Disha Shool and avoid traveling South today. Finally, utilize the early morning hours for your spiritual routine, keeping in mind that the next Brahma Muhurta begins at 04:20 AM on 23 October.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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