Panchang for Melbourne

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Tuesday · मंगलवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiNavami upto 6:20 PM, Dashami
NakshatraShravana upto 11:31 PM, Dhanishta— Lord: moon, Deity: Vishnu
YogaShoola upto 6:18 AM, Ganda
KaranaKaulava upto 6:20 PM, Taitila upto 7:06 AM, Garaja
VarTuesday· मंगलवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Moonrise
1:27 PM
Moonset
3:42 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Makara· मकर
Sun Rashi
Tula· तुला
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:52 AM5:40 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta12:41 PM1:29 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta3:05 PM3:47 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta7:18 PM8:06 PM48m
Amrit Kaal12:05 PM1:51 PM1h 46m
Nishita Muhurta12:40 AM1:28 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal4:23 PM6:02 PM1h 39m
Gulika Kaal1:05 PM2:44 PM1h 39m
Yama Ghanta9:46 AM11:26 AM1h 39m
Dur Muhurtam 13:28 PM4:21 PM53m
Dur Muhurtam 24:16 PM5:09 PM53m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashwin· आश्विन
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Sharad· शरद
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Melbourne (-37.81°N, 144.96°E) | Timezone: Australia/Melbourne | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Melbourne, Australia
Panchang
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 6:28 AM
🌅 7:42 PM
Day: 13h 13m
★★★★★

Radiant

प्रकाशमय

Completing, victorious, graceful. Like the final stroke of a masterpiece.

Tithi
Navami
नवमी
Nakshatra
Shravana
श्रवण
Yoga
Dhriti
धृति
Karana
Balava
बालव

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Makara • Shravana Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 10
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 9
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 8
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 7
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 6
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 5
♎
Libra
तुला
House 4
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 3
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 2
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 1
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 12
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 11
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Kshema
Bharani
भरणी
Vipat
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Sampat
Rohini
रोहिणी
Janma
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Parama Mitra
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Mitra
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Naidhana
Pushya
पुष्य
Sadhaka
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Pratyari
Magha
माघा
Kshema
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Vipat
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Sampat
Hasta
हस्त
Janma
Chitra
चित्रा
Parama Mitra
Swati
स्वाति
Mitra
Vishakha
विशाखा
Naidhana
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Sadhaka
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Pratyari
Mula
मूल
Kshema
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Vipat
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Sampat
Shravana
श्रवण
Janma
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Parama Mitra
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Mitra
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Naidhana
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Sadhaka
Revati
रेवती
Pratyari
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)

Upcoming Festival

Sharad Purnimain 6 days

शरद पूर्णिमा

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 19
📅
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Ninth day - Ayudha Puja
Oct 19
📅
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Ninth day - Ayudha Puja
Oct 20
📅
Dussehra
दशहरा
Victory of Rama over Ravana (Vijayadashami)
Oct 20
📅
Dussehra
दशहरा
Victory of Rama over Ravana (Vijayadashami)
Oct 21
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
12:41 PM – 1:29 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
12:05 PM – 1:51 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
3:05 PM – 3:47 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
7:18 PM – 8:06 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
4:23 PM – 6:02 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
9:46 AM – 11:26 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
1:05 PM – 2:44 PM
VarjyamAvoid
3:49 AM – 5:32 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Amri8:07
Kala9:46
Shub11:26
Roga1:05
Udve2:44
Udve4:23
Char6:02
Labh7:41
Sh9:02
Am10:23
Ch11:44
Ro1:05
Ka2:26
La3:47
Ud5:08
Sh
Hora
☿7:34
☽8:40
♄9:46
♃10:52
♂11:59
☉1:05
♀2:11
☿3:17
☽4:23
♄5:29
♃6:35
♂7:41
8:35
9:29
10:23
11:17
12:11
1:05
1:59
2:53
3:47
4:41
5:35
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Navami6:20
Dashami
Nakshatra
Shravana11:31
Dhanishta
Yoga
Shoola6:18
Karana
Kaulava6:20
Taitila7:06
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Durga Puja and Navaratri culmination
Victory celebrations
Completing important projects
⚠️ Caution
Starting new ventures (better to complete current ones)
Leaving things incomplete
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Navami Tithi (नवमी)

Shukla Paksha

Ninth lunar day ruled by Durga - brings completion of spiritual cycles and divine grace. Associated with perfection and culmination. Powerful for worship and spiritual advancement. Shukla Navami is Ram Navami (Chaitra month) - Lord Rama's birth; also Maha Navami during Navratri. Krishna Navami less auspicious for worldly matters. Excellent for concluding spiritual vows and seeking divine blessings. Good for worship, charitable acts, and spiritual practices. Avoid starting new material ventures - focus on completion and devotion.

Highly Favorable
•Worship and devotion
•Spiritual practices
•Completing vows
•Durga/Rama worship
Best Avoided
•Starting new material ventures
•Worldly business
•Material pursuits
📚 Source: Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya; Ramayana; Ram Navami traditions; Navratri rituals
⭐

Shravana Nakshatra (श्रवण)

Lord: moon • Deity: Vishnu

Ruled by Moon, deity Vishnu (preserver god). Represents learning and listening. Excellent for education, learning, business, and communication activities.

Highly Favorable
•Education
•Learning
•Business
•Communication
Best Avoided
•Ignoring advice
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Worship and devotion
Spiritual practices
Completing vows
Durga/Rama worship
Charitable acts
Seeking divine grace
Concluding rituals
Education
Learning
Business

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Starting new material ventures
Worldly business
Material pursuits
Ignoring advice
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
6:28 AM
🌇
Sunset
7:42 PM
🌕
Moonrise
1:27 PM
🌙
Moonset
3:42 AM
☀
Madhyahna
1:05 PM
🕐
Day Length
13h 13m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Makara
मकर
Sun Sign
Tula
तुला
Sun Nakshatra
Chitra
चित्रा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 2
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
3:49 AM – 5:32 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
3:28 PM – 4:21 PM
4:16 PM – 5:09 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
12:40 AM – 1:28 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:52 AM – 5:40 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
5:17 AM – 6:28 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
7:42 PM – 8:53 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Melbourne.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 20 Oct 2026, 12:00:00 am | -37.8140°N, 144.9633°E

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