Panchang for New York City

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiEkadashi upto 5:18 AM, Dwadashi
NakshatraDhanishta upto 10:17 AM, Shatabhisha— Lord: mars, Deity: Vasus
YogaGanda upto 3:01 PM, Vriddhi
KaranaVanija upto 5:06 PM, Vishti upto 5:18 AM, Bava upto 5:18 PM, Balava
VarWednesday· बुधवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Moonrise
3:51 PM
Moonset
3:12 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Kumbha· कुंभ
Sun Rashi
Tula· तुला
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta5:37 AM6:25 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta12:16 PM1:04 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:40 PM3:22 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:42 PM6:30 PM48m
Amrit Kaal3:47 AM5:27 AM1h 40m
Nishita Muhurta12:16 AM1:04 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal12:40 PM2:02 PM1h 22m
Gulika Kaal11:18 AM12:40 PM1h 22m
Yama Ghanta8:35 AM9:57 AM1h 22m
Dur Muhurtam 112:13 PM12:57 PM44m
Dur Muhurtam 21:01 PM1:45 PM44m

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: New York City (40.71°N, -74.01°E) | Timezone: America/New_York | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

New York City, United States
Panchang
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 7:13 AM
🌅 6:06 PM
Day: 10h 53m
★★★★★

Mixed

मिश्रित

Just, righteous, ancestral. Like standing in a court of cosmic justice.

Tithi
Dashami
दशमी
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Yoga
Ganda
गण्ड
Karana
Garaja
गर

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Kumbha • Dhanishta Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

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

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

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

Upcoming Festival

Sharad Purnimain 4 days

शरद पूर्णिमा

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

📅
Dussehra
दशहरा
Victory of Rama over Ravana (Vijayadashami)
Oct 20
🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Oct 20
🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Oct 21
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
12:16 PM – 1:04 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
3:47 AM – 5:27 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:40 PM – 3:22 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:42 PM – 6:30 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
12:40 PM – 2:02 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
8:35 AM – 9:57 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
11:18 AM – 12:40 PM
VarjyamAvoid
5:47 PM – 7:27 PM

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
Ka8:35
Sh9:57
Ro11:18
Ud12:40
Ud2:02
Ch3:23
La4:45
Am6:06
Amri7:45
Char9:23
Roga11:01
Kala12:40
Labh2:18
Udve3:57
Shub5:35
Shub
Hora
8:08
9:02
9:57
10:51
11:45
12:40
1:34
2:29
3:23
4:18
5:12
6:06
♀7:12
☿8:17
☽9:23
♄10:29
♃11:34
♂12:40
☉1:45
♀2:51
☿3:57
☽5:02
♄6:08
♃
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Ekadashi5:18
Dwad
Nakshatra
Dhanishta10:17
Shatabhisha
Yoga
Ganda3:01
Vriddhi
Karana
Vanija5:06
Vishti5:18
Bava5:18
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
Ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan)
Legal and justice-related matters
Making righteous decisions
⚠️ Caution
Adharmic or unethical activities
Avoiding family responsibilities
Disrespecting elders or ancestors
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Dashami Tithi (दशमी)

Shukla Paksha

Tenth lunar day - symbolizes victory, completion, and dharma. Ruled by Yama (god of death and dharma). Excellent for competitive activities, business expansion, and overcoming obstacles. Shukla Dashami is Vijayadashami/Dussehra (Ashwin month) - celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana. Associated with righteous victory and completing difficult tasks. Good for legal matters, settling disputes, and administrative work. Favorable for ancestor rituals and charitable donations. Avoid passive activities - this is a day for decisive action.

Highly Favorable
•Competitions
•Business expansion
•Victory pursuits
•Legal matters
Best Avoided
•Passive inaction
•Avoiding challenges
📚 Source: Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda; Brihat Samhita; Vijayadashami traditions; Garuda Purana
⭐

Dhanishta Nakshatra (धनिष्ठा)

Lord: mars • Deity: Vasus

Ruled by Mars, deity Vasus (celestial beings). Brings wealth and prosperity. Excellent for music, arts, and wealth-generating activities. Powerful for material gains.

Highly Favorable
•Music
•Arts
•Wealth activities
•Property
Best Avoided
•Spiritual austerity
📚 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
Competitions
Business expansion
Victory pursuits
Legal matters
Settling disputes
Administrative work
Overcoming obstacles
Ancestor rituals
Music
Arts

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

3 activities
Passive inaction
Avoiding challenges
Spiritual austerity

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
7:13 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:06 PM
🌕
Moonrise
3:51 PM
🌙
Moonset
3:12 AM
☀
Madhyahna
12:40 PM
🕐
Day Length
10h 53m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Kumbha
कुंभ
Sun Sign
Tula
तुला
Sun Nakshatra
Chitra
चित्रा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 4
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
5:47 PM – 7:27 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
12:13 PM – 12:57 PM
1:01 PM – 1:45 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
12:16 AM – 1:04 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
5:37 AM – 6:25 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
6:02 AM – 7:13 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:06 PM – 7:17 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 New York City.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 21 Oct 2026, 12:00:00 am | 40.7143°N, -74.0060°E

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