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Hora — Varanasi12 October 2026

Hora

05:55 – 06:54

Planetary hour at sunrise: Moon

Local time · Varanasi

Somavara · Ashwina · Shukla Paksha

सोमवार · आश्विन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Dwitiya

द्वितीया

Nakshatra

Swati

स्वाती

Yoga

Vishkambha

विष्कम्भ

Karana

Balava

बालव

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

New Moon

Sunrise 05:55 — Sunset 17:33 · day 11h 37m

≈ 2% 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: Dwitiyaद्वितीयाtill 22:13then Tritiyaतृतीयाtill 47:28
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: 24.2312°). 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	07:23	08:50	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:17	11:44	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:11	14:38	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:19 – 05:07

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:50 – 05:55

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:40 – 14:27

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:21 – 17:45

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:33 – 18:38

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:20 – 24:08

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

04:27 – 06:08

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:27 – 15:13

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:13 – 16:00

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

Kanya#6

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:11
17:33
23:55

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

North उत्तर

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

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

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Chandrashtama (avoid): Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
2	Bharani	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 37m

Ratrimana

12h 23m

Madhyahna

11:44

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	1872860
Julian Day	2461325.5
Modified Julian Day	61325
Rata Die	739901
National Civil (Saka)	Ashwina 20, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashwina 26, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Hora - Varanasi, 12 October 2026

On Monday, 12 October 2026, the Vedic calendar across Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 5:55 AM in Varanasi and dipping below the horizon at 5:33 PM, bringing 11 hours 37 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwitiya of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Swati. The reigning yoga is Vishkambha, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-12. The Brahma Muhurta window for Varanasi spans 4:19 AM to 5:07 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across Varanasi, The Rahu Kala window falls between 7:23 AM and 8:50 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Disha Shool today points East — the direction to avoid for new travel on Monday per classical muhurta convention. On the auspicious side, the first favourable choghadiya is Amrit (5:55 AM–7:23 AM). Swati nakshatra is with Rahu as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 12 October 2026?

In Varanasi on 12 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:23 AM to 8:50 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 12 October 2026 at 5:55 AM?

Sunrise at 5:55 AM in Varanasi on 12 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 (5:33 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 12 October 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Beri

बेरी

Source:

Dhataki

धातकी

Source:

Ber (Swati prayoga — wealth)

बेर (स्वाति — धन)

Source:

Sadhana Prescriptions

Yama Dvitiya Tarpana

यम द्वितीया तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Yama Smriti

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

वाराणसी — 12 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:55
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:33
तिथि: द्वितीया (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: स्वाती (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: विष्कम्भ
करण: बालव, कौलव
माह: आश्विन
चन्द्र राशि: तुला → वृश्चिक
सूर्य राशि: कन्या

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Hora schedule (text table)

#	Planet	Start	End
1	Moon	05:55	06:54
2	Saturn	06:54	07:52
3	Jupiter	07:52	08:50
4	Mars	08:50	09:48
5	Sun	09:48	10:46
6	Venus	10:46	11:44
7	Mercury	11:44	12:42
8	Moon	12:42	13:40
9	Saturn	13:40	14:38
10	Jupiter	14:38	15:36
11	Mars	15:36	16:34
12	Sun	16:34	17:33
13	Venus	17:33	18:34
14	Mercury	18:34	19:36
15	Moon	19:36	20:38
16	Saturn	20:38	21:40
17	Jupiter	21:40	22:42
18	Mars	22:42	23:44
19	Sun	23:44	00:46
20	Venus	00:46	01:48
21	Mercury	01:48	02:50
22	Moon	02:50	03:52
23	Saturn	03:52	04:54
24	Jupiter	04:54	05:55

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
6	Kanya कन्या	05:55	06:25
7	Tula तुला	06:25	08:40
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	08:40	11:00
9	Dhanu धनु	11:00	13:05
10	Makara मकर	13:05	14:50
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	14:50	16:20
12	Meena मीन	16:20	17:45
1	Mesha मेष	17:45	19:25
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	19:25	21:25
3	Mithuna मिथुन	21:25	23:35
4	Karka कर्क	23:35	01:55
5	Simha सिंह	01:55	04:10
6	Kanya कन्या	04:10	05:55

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	05:55	06:42	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:42	07:28	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	07:28	08:15	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	08:15	09:01	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	09:01	09:48	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	09:48	10:34	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	10:34	11:21	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:21	12:07	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	12:07	12:54	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	12:54	13:40	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	13:40	14:27	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	14:27	15:13	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	15:13	16:00	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:00	16:46	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	16:46	17:33	inauspicious

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Hora — Varanasi12 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

Hora - Varanasi, 12 October 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Panchang Pages

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Sadhana Prescriptions

वाराणसी — 12 अक्टूबर

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