Today's Panchang – Varanasi
Friday, 23 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Dwadashi · 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.
Friday, 23 October 2026, Varanasi: Shukla Dwadashi tithi (till 2:36 PM), Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Dhruva yoga. Rahu Kaal 10:16 AM – 11:42 AM.
Sunrise 6:00 AM · Sunset 5:24 PM · Moon sign Kumbh (Aquarius)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Dwadashitill 2:36 PM, then Trayodashi
Vaar (weekday)
Friday
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapadatill 9:02 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada
Yoga
Dhruvatill 10:07 PM
Karana
Balavatill 2:36 PM, then Kaulava
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Kumbh (Aquarius)
Ritu (season)
Sharad (Autumn)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise6:00 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 ShoolWest
PanchakYes, Panchak today
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat4:24 AM – 5:12 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:19 AM – 12:05 PM
Rahu Kaal10:16 AM – 11:42 AM
Yamaganda2:33 PM – 3:58 PM
Gulika Kaal7:25 AM – 8:51 AM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | West – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | on Kailash (Auspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | on earth (auspicious – havan can be done) |
| 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 →Char6:00 AM – 7:25 AM
Labh7:25 AM – 8:51 AM
Amrit8:51 AM – 10:16 AM
Kaal10:16 AM – 11:42 AM
Shubh11:42 AM – 1:07 PM
Rog1:07 PM – 2:33 PM
Udveg2:33 PM – 3:58 PM
Char3:58 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.