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Choghadiya — Varanasi18 October 2026

Choghadiya

08:51 – 10:17

First favourable daytime window: Labh

Local time · Varanasi

Ravivara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

रविवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Saptami

सप्तमी

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha

पूर्वाषाढा

Yoga

Sukarma

सुकर्मा

Karana

Vanija

वणिज

Vara

Ravivara

रविवार

Waxing Half-Moon

Sunrise 05:58 — Sunset 17:27 · day 11h 29m

≈ 44% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Saptamiसप्तमीtill 08:28then Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 34:52
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2314°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Varanasi's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	16:01	17:27	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:43	13:09	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:35	16:01	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:22 – 05:10

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:53 – 05:58

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:37 – 14:23

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:15 – 17:39

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:27 – 18:32

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:19 – 24:07

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Bhadra08:28 – 21:42

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

20:36 – 22:24

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 14

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:55 – 16:41

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Tula#7

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:04
12:47
19:31
02:15

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव (till 8 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishabha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
2	Bharani	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
3	Krittika

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 29m

Ratrimana

12h 31m

Madhyahna

11:43

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872866
Julian Day	2461331.5
Modified Julian Day	61331
Rata Die	739907
National Civil (Saka)	Ashwina 26, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Kartika 2, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 18 October 2026

On Sunday, 18 October 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:58 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:27 PM, bringing 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Saptami of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Ashadha. Sukarma yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-18. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:22 AM and closes at 5:10 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Varanasi, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 4:01 PM through 5:27 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the West direction — classical guidance advises against new Sunday journeys toward the West. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (8:51 AM–10:17 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Purva Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Venus, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Varanasi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 18 October 2026?

In Varanasi on 18 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:01 PM to 5:27 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Varanasi on 18 October 2026 at 5:58 AM?

Sunrise at 5:58 AM in Varanasi on 18 October 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.32°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:27 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Varanasi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Varanasi on 18 October 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Sadhana Prescriptions

Sankranti Ravi Saptami Maha Sadhana

संक्रान्ति रवि सप्तमी महासाधना

- Rudrayamala, Surya Siddhanta

Tula Sankranti Dana

तुला संक्रान्ति दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Surya Saptami Arghya Puja

सूर्य सप्तमी अर्घ्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Surya Siddhanta

Bhanu Saptami Puja

भानु सप्तमी पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya, Surya Siddhanta

Surya Namaskar & Arghya

सूर्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Ramayana

Sankranti Snana & Dana

संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

वाराणसी — 18 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:58
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:27
तिथि: सप्तमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाषाढा (तृतीय पाद)
योग: सुकर्मा
करण: वणिज, विष्टि
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: धनु → मकर
सूर्य राशि: तुला

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	05:58	07:24	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	07:24	08:51	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	08:51	10:17	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	10:17	11:43	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	11:43	13:09	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	13:09	14:35	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	14:35	16:01	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	16:01	17:27	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	17:27	19:01	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	19:01	20:35	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	20:35	22:09	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	22:09	23:43	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	23:43	01:17	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	01:17	02:51	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	02:51	04:24	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	04:24	05:58	good

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	9	no
2	Vrishabha	8	no
3	Mithuna	7	yes
4	Karka	6	yes
5	Simha	5	no
6	Kanya	4	no
7	Tula	3	yes
8	Vrishchika	2	no
9	Dhanu	1	yes
10	Makara	12	no
11	Kumbha	11	yes
12	Meena	10	yes

All 14 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
6	Kanya कन्या	05:58	06:03
7	Tula तुला	06:03	08:18
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	08:18	10:33
9	Dhanu धनु	10:33	12:38
10	Makara मकर	12:38	14:23
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	14:23	15:53
12	Meena मीन	15:53	17:23
1	Mesha मेष	17:23	19:03
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	19:03	20:58
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:58	23:13
4	Karka कर्क	23:13	01:33
5	Simha सिंह	01:33	03:43
6	Kanya कन्या	03:43	05:58
7	Tula तुला	05:58	05:58

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	05:58	06:44	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:44	07:30	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:30	08:16	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:16	09:02	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:02	09:48	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	09:48	10:34	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:34	11:20	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:20	12:06	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:06	12:51	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	12:51	13:37	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:37	14:23	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:23	15:09	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:09	15:55	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	15:55	16:41	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	16:41	17:27	auspicious

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