Varanasi Panchang – 22 October 2026
22 October 2026, Thursday · Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 22 October 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 02:49 PM, followed by Dwadashi. Nakshatra is Shatabhisha until 08:49 PM, yoga Vriddhi, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:25 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:08 PM – 02:34 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM. Festival on this day: Papankusha Ekadashi.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 02:49 PMthen Shukla Dwadashi until 02:36 PM, 23 Oct |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until 08:49 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada until 09:03 PM, 23 Oct |
| Nakshatra Pada | Shatabhisha pada 2 until 08:24 AMthen Shatabhisha pada 3 until 02:38 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 4 until 08:49 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 1 until 02:57 AM, 23 Oct |
| Yoga | Vriddhi until 11:39 PMthen Dhruva until 10:08 PM, 23 Oct |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 02:49 PMthen Bava until 02:49 AM, 23 Octthen Balava until 02:36 PM, 23 Oct |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Tula |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
| Surya Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Day length | 11 h 25 min |
| Night length | 12 h 36 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:43 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 01:19 PM – 02:59 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:20 AM – 05:10 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:45 AM – 06:00 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:37 PM – 02:22 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:25 PM – 05:50 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:25 PM – 06:41 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:25 PM – 09:37 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:18 PM – 12:08 AM, 23 Oct |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:08 PM – 02:34 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:00 AM – 07:26 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:51 AM – 10:17 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 09:48 AM – 10:34 AM 02:22 PM – 03:08 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:17 AM, 23 Oct – 04:54 AM, 23 Oct |
| Bhadra | 06:00 AM – 02:49 PM |
| Panchak | 06:00 AM – 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:00 AM – 07:26 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:26 AM – 08:51 AM |
| Udveg | 08:51 AM – 10:17 AM |
| Char | 10:17 AM – 11:42 AM |
| Labh | 11:42 AM – 01:08 PM |
| Amrit | 01:08 PM – 02:34 PM |
| Kaal | 02:34 PM – 03:59 PM |
| Shubh | 03:59 PM – 05:25 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 05:25 PM – 06:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 06:59 PM – 08:34 PM |
| Rog | 08:34 PM – 10:08 PM |
| Kaal | 10:08 PM – 11:43 PM |
| Labh | 11:43 PM – 01:17 AM, 23 Oct |
| Udveg | 01:17 AM, 23 Oct – 02:52 AM, 23 Oct |
| Shubh | 02:52 AM, 23 Oct – 04:26 AM, 23 Oct |
| Amrit | 04:26 AM, 23 Oct – 06:01 AM, 23 Oct |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Tula | 06:00 AM – 08:01 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishchika | 08:01 AM – 10:17 AM |
| Dhanu | 10:17 AM – 12:22 PM |
| Makara | 12:22 PM – 02:07 PM |
| Kumbha | 02:07 PM – 03:38 PM |
| Meena | 03:38 PM – 05:06 PM |
| Mesha | 05:06 PM – 06:44 PM |
| Vrishabha | 06:44 PM – 08:42 PM |
| Mithuna | 08:42 PM – 10:56 PM |
| Karka | 10:56 PM – 01:13 AM, 23 Oct |
| Simha | 01:13 AM, 23 Oct – 03:27 AM, 23 Oct |
| Kanya | 03:27 AM, 23 Oct – 05:40 AM, 23 Oct |
| Tula | 05:40 AM, 23 Oct – 06:01 AM, 23 Oct |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashwin |
| Amanta Month | Ashwin |
| Ritu | Sharad |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 22 October 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi until 02:49 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 22 October 2026?
Papankusha Ekadashi.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 22 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 01:08 PM – 02:34 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 22 October 2026?
Shatabhisha nakshatra until 08:49 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 22 October 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:20 AM – 05:10 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:00 AM – 07:26 AM, Labh 11:42 AM – 01:08 PM, Amrit 01:08 PM – 02:34 PM, Shubh 03:59 PM – 05:25 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 22 October 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:25 PM.