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Choghadiya — Varanasi24 October 2026

Choghadiya

07:27 – 08:52

First favourable daytime window: Shubh

Local time · Varanasi

Shanivara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

शनिवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Panchak activeSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Trayodashi

त्रयोदशी

Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada

उत्तरभाद्रपदा

Yoga

Vyaghata

व्याघात

Karana

Taitila

तैतिल

Vara

Shanivara

शनिवार

Waxing Gibbous

Sunrise 06:02 — Sunset 17:22 · day 11h 20m

≈ 94% 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: Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 13:37then Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 35:56
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: 24.2316°). 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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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	08:52	10:17	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:02	07:27	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:02	07:27	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:26 – 05:14

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:57 – 06:02

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:35 – 14:20

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:10 – 17:34

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:22 – 18:27

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:18 – 24:06

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).

Panchaktill 19:22

Panchak active (no special dosha-type for this onset weekday)

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

02:55 – 04:29

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:02 – 06:47

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:47 – 07:32

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 4 of 4 · ends 12:50

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:50
14:39
20:27
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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

North उत्तर

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

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Simha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vadha वध	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 20m

Ratrimana

12h 40m

Madhyahna

11:42

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	1872872
Julian Day	2461337.5
Modified Julian Day	61337
Rata Die	739913
National Civil (Saka)	Kartika 2, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Kartika 8, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 24 October 2026

On Saturday, the 24th of October 2026, the Vedic calendar in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:02 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:22 PM, bringing 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Uttara Bhadrapada. The day carries the Vyaghata yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-24. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:26 AM to 5:14 AM.

In Varanasi, Rahu Kala runs from 8:52 AM to 10:17 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Saturday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 7:27 AM to 8:52 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is under the lordship of Saturn, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Varanasi's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 24 October 2026?

In Varanasi on 24 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:52 AM to 10:17 AM. 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 24 October 2026 at 6:02 AM?

Sunrise at 6:02 AM in Varanasi on 24 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 (5:22 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 24 October 2026?

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Yesterday Tomorrow Saturday Aaj Ka Panchang Rahu Kaal Hora Yamaganda Kala

#Daily Authority

Sadhana Prescriptions

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Navagraha Shanti

नवग्रह शान्ति

- Graha Shanti Vidhi, Navagraha Stotra

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

वाराणसी — 24 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:02
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:22
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: उत्तरभाद्रपदा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: व्याघात
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: मीन → मेष
सूर्य राशि: तुला

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	06:02	07:27	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	07:27	08:52	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	08:52	10:17	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	10:17	11:42	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	11:42	13:07	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	13:07	14:32	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	14:32	15:57	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	15:57	17:22	bad
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	17:22	18:57	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	18:57	20:32	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	20:32	22:07	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	22:07	23:42	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	23:42	01:17	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	01:17	02:52	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	02:52	04:27	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	04:27	06:02	good

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
7	Tula तुला	06:02	07:57
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:57	10:12
9	Dhanu धनु	10:12	12:17
10	Makara मकर	12:17	14:02
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	14:02	15:32
12	Meena मीन	15:32	17:02
1	Mesha मेष	17:02	18:37
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	18:37	20:37
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:37	22:52
4	Karka कर्क	22:52	01:07
5	Simha सिंह	01:07	03:22
6	Kanya कन्या	03:22	05:37
7	Tula तुला	05:37	06:02

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	06:02	06:47	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:47	07:32	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:32	08:18	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:18	09:03	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:03	09:48	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	09:48	10:34	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:34	11:19	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:19	12:04	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:04	12:50	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	12:50	13:35	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:35	14:20	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:20	15:06	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:06	15:51	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	15:51	16:36	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	16:36	17:22	auspicious

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