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Choghadiya — Varanasi26 October 2026

Choghadiya

06:03 – 07:27

First favourable daytime window: Amrit

Local time · Varanasi

Somavara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

सोमवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Gand MoolSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Purnima

पूर्णिमा

Nakshatra

Ashwini

अश्विनी

Yoga

Vajra

वज्र

Karana

Bava

बव

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

Full Moon

Sunrise 06:03 — Sunset 17:20 · day 11h 18m

≈ 100% 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: Purnimaपूर्णिमाtill 09:41then Pratipadaप्रतिपदाtill 31:02
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: 24.2317°). 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.

Your panchang today

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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	07:27	08:52	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:17	11:41	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:06	14:31	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:27 – 05:15

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:58 – 06:03

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:34 – 14:20

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:08 – 17:32

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:20 – 18:25

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:17 – 24:05

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).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

13:58 – 15:27

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:20 – 15:05

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:05 – 15:50

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

Swati स्वाती

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:34
12:06
17:38
23:10
04:41

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.

Gand MoolAshwiniअश्विनीtill 17:41

Ashwini Gand Mool: perform Mool Shanti on the 27th day; ruled by Ketu.

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

East

#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

Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kanya

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
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 18m

Ratrimana

12h 42m

Madhyahna

11:41

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	1872874
Julian Day	2461339.5
Modified Julian Day	61339
Rata Die	739915
National Civil (Saka)	Kartika 4, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Kartika 10, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 26 October 2026

On Monday, the 26th of October 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:03 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:20 PM, bringing 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashwini. Yoga for the day is Vajra, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-26. Pre-dawn, from 4:27 AM to 5:15 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Varanasi, From 7:27 AM to 8:52 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Monday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Amrit (6:03 AM–7:27 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Ashwini nakshatra is governed by Ketu, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 26 October 2026?

In Varanasi on 26 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:27 AM to 8:52 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 26 October 2026 at 6:03 AM?

Sunrise at 6:03 AM in Varanasi on 26 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 (5:20 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.

Is 26 October 2026 Purnima?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Vat

वट

Source:

Amla

आँवला

Source:

Palash (Snake and Progeny)

पलाश (सर्प व पुत्र)

Source:

Sadhana Prescriptions

Kartika Deepa Dana

कार्तिक दीप दान

- Padma Purana, Skanda Purana Kartika Mahatmya

Purnima Satyanarayan Puja

पूर्णिमा सत्यनारायण पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Satyanarayan Katha

Kartika Purnima Deepdan

कार्तिक पूर्णिमा दीपदान

- Padma Purana, Skanda Purana

Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja

भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा

वाराणसी — 26 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:03
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:20
तिथि: पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: अश्विनी (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: वज्र
करण: बव, बालव
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: मेष → वृषभ
सूर्य राशि: तुला

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:03	07:27	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	07:27	08:52	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	08:52	10:17	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	10:17	11:41	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	11:41	13:06	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	13:06	14:31	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	14:31	15:56	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	15:56	17:20	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	17:20	18:56	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	18:56	20:31	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	20:31	22:06	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	22:06	23:41	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	23:41	01:17	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	01:17	02:52	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	02:52	04:27	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	04:27	06:03	neutral

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
7	Tula तुला	06:03	07:48
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:48	10:03
9	Dhanu धनु	10:03	12:08
10	Makara मकर	12:08	13:53
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	13:53	15:23
12	Meena मीन	15:23	16:53
1	Mesha मेष	16:53	18:33
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	18:33	20:28
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:28	22:43
4	Karka कर्क	22:43	24:58
5	Simha सिंह	24:58	03:13
6	Kanya कन्या	03:13	05:28
7	Tula तुला	05:28	06:03

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	06:03	06:48	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:48	07:33	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:33	08:18	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:18	09:03	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:03	09:49	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	09:49	10:34	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	10:34	11:19	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:19	12:04	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:04	12:49	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	12:49	13:34	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	13:34	14:20	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	14:20	15:05	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	15:05	15:50	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	15:50	16:35	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:35	17:20	inauspicious

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Choghadiya — Varanasi26 October 2026

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Your panchang today

Is today good for…?

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

#Sun Today सूर्य

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

#Daily Directions दिशा

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

#Today’s Strength Tables

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

#Season & Sun Path

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 26 October 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Panchang Pages

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Sadhana Prescriptions

वाराणसी — 26 अक्टूबर

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