Today's Panchang – Varanasi
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
⚠️ Panchak is in effect today (Moon in Kumbh (Aquarius)). Collecting wood, laying a roof, travelling south and making a bed are traditionally avoided during Panchak.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, Varanasi: Shukla Ekadashi tithi (till 2:48 PM), Shatabhisha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga. Rahu Kaal 1:08 PM – 2:33 PM.
Sunrise 5:59 AM · Sunset 5:24 PM · Moon sign Kumbh (Aquarius)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Ekadashitill 2:48 PM, then Dwadashi
Vaar (weekday)
Thursday
Nakshatra
Shatabhishatill 8:48 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada
Yoga
Vriddhitill 11:38 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)till 2:48 PM, then Bava
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Kumbh (Aquarius)
Ritu (season)
Sharad (Autumn)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise5:59 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Sun signTula (Libra)
Moon signKumbh (Aquarius)
Hindu Calendar
Vikram Samvat2083
Shaka Samvat1948
Month (Amanta)Ashwin
Month (Purnimanta)Ashwin
Ritu (season)Sharad (Autumn)
PakshaShukla Paksha
Disha ShoolSouth
PanchakYes, Panchak today
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat4:23 AM – 5:11 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:19 AM – 12:05 PM
Rahu Kaal1:08 PM – 2:33 PM
Yamaganda5:59 AM – 7:25 AM
Gulika Kaal8:51 AM – 10:16 AM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | South – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | at play (Inauspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | in the sky (Inauspicious) |
| Panchak | Yes, Panchak today |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mesh (Aries)Vrishabh (Taurus)Singh (Leo)Kanya (Virgo)Dhanu (Sagittarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Shubh5:59 AM – 7:25 AM
Rog7:25 AM – 8:51 AM
Udveg8:51 AM – 10:16 AM
Char10:16 AM – 11:42 AM
Labh11:42 AM – 1:08 PM
Amrit1:08 PM – 2:33 PM
Kaal2:33 PM – 3:59 PM
Shubh3:59 PM – 5:24 PM
🪔 Upcoming vrat & festivals
Hindu Calendar →- Rama Ekadashi5 Nov, Thu
- Dhanteras 20266 Nov, Fri
- Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 20267 Nov, Sat
- Shani Pradosh7 Nov, Sat
- Diwali 20268 Nov, Sun
- Govardhan Puja (Annakut) 202610 Nov, Tue
- Bhai Dooj 202611 Nov, Wed
- Chhath Puja 202615 Nov, Sun
🌆 Panchang for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Varanasi (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.