Panchang for Varanasi

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiChaturthi upto 1:13 AM, Panchami
NakshatraAnuradha upto 4:02 AM, Jyeshtha— Lord: jupiter, Deity: Indra-Agni
YogaAyushman upto 8:37 PM, Saubhagya
KaranaVanija upto 12:17 PM, Vishti upto 1:13 AM, Bava upto 2:16 PM, Balava
VarWednesday· बुधवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
5:31 PM
Moonrise
9:12 AM
Moonset
7:46 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Vrishchika· वृश्चिक
Sun Rashi
Kanya· कन्या
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:19 AM5:07 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:19 AM12:07 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:43 PM2:25 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:07 PM5:55 PM48m
Amrit Kaal4:37 PM6:23 PM1h 45m
Nishita Muhurta11:20 PM12:08 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal11:43 AM1:10 PM1h 27m
Gulika Kaal10:16 AM11:43 AM1h 27m
Yama Ghanta7:22 AM8:49 AM1h 27m
Dur Muhurtam 110:55 AM11:42 AM46m
Dur Muhurtam 211:43 AM12:30 PM46m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashwin· आश्विन
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Varsha· वर्षा
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: Varanasi (25.32°N, 83.01°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Varanasi, India
Panchang
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 5:55 AM
🌅 5:31 PM
Day: 11h 36m
★★★★★

Illuminating

दीप्तिमान

Intelligent, clearing, opening. Like removing stones from a path.

Tithi
चतुर्थी
Nakshatra
विशाखा
Yoga
Ayushman
Ayushman
Karana
वणिज

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Vrishchika • Vishakha Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

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

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

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

Upcoming Festival

Durga Ashtamiin 5 days

दुर्गा अष्टमी

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
Oct 13
🔄
Vinayaka Chaturthi
विनायक चतुर्थी
Monthly Ganesha worship
Oct 14
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:19 AM – 12:07 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
4:37 PM – 6:23 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:43 PM – 2:25 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:07 PM – 5:55 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
11:43 AM – 1:10 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
7:22 AM – 8:49 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:16 AM – 11:43 AM
VarjyamAvoid
6:05 AM – 7:50 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
Kala7:22
Shub8:49
Roga10:16
Udve11:43
Udve1:10
Char2:37
Labh4:04
Amri5:31
Amri7:04
Char8:37
Roga10:10
Kala11:43
Labh1:16
Udve2:49
Shub4:22
Shub
Hora
☽6:53
♄7:51
♃8:49
♂9:47
☉10:45
♀11:43
☿12:41
☽1:39
♄2:37
♃3:35
♂4:33
☉5:31
♀6:33
☿7:35
☽8:37
♄9:39
♃10:41
♂11:43
☉12:45
♀1:47
☿2:49
☽3:51
♄4:53
♃
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Chaturthi1:13
Panchami
Nakshatra
Anuradha4:02
Jyes
Yoga
Ayushman8:37
Saubhagya
Karana
Vanija12:17
Vishti1:13
Bava2:16
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
Education and learning
Intellectual pursuits
Writing and publishing
⚠️ Caution
Viewing the moon (causes false accusations - Mithya Dosha)
Hasty decisions without proper planning
Ignoring details
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Chaturthi Tithi (चतुर्थी)

Shukla Paksha

Fourth lunar day sacred to Lord Ganesha - removes obstacles and brings wisdom. Ruled by Yama in Shukla Paksha and Ganesha throughout. Highly favorable for overcoming difficulties, starting studies, and seeking blessings. Wednesday Chaturthi is especially powerful (Angarak Chaturthi). Shukla Chaturthi is Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrated monthly; Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand Ganesh Chaturthi. Krishna Chaturthi is Sankashti Chaturthi for Ganesha fasting. Excellent for removing barriers. Avoid delicate negotiations requiring tact.

Highly Favorable
•Removing obstacles
•Ganesha worship
•Difficult tasks
•Starting studies
Best Avoided
•Delicate negotiations
•Activities requiring extreme tact
📚 Source: Ganesha Purana, Upasana Khanda; Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha; Brihat Samhita
⭐

Vishakha Nakshatra (विशाखा)

Lord: jupiter • Deity: Indra-Agni

Ruled by Jupiter, deity Indra-Agni. Represents goal achievement and determination. Excellent for pursuing ambitions, competitions, and goal-oriented activities.

Highly Favorable
•Pursuing goals
•Competitions
•Ambitions
Best Avoided
•Giving up
📚 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
Removing obstacles
Ganesha worship
Difficult tasks
Starting studies
Overcoming enemies
Wednesday Chaturthi rituals
New beginnings after setbacks
Pursuing goals
Competitions
Ambitions

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

7 activities
Delicate negotiations
Activities requiring extreme tact
Giving up
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
5:55 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:31 PM
🌕
Moonrise
9:12 AM
🌙
Moonset
7:46 PM
☀
Madhyahna
11:43 AM
🕐
Day Length
11h 36m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
वृश्चिक
Sun Sign
कन्या
Sun Nakshatra
चित्रा
Season
Monsoon
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 27
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
6:05 AM – 7:50 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
10:55 AM – 11:42 AM
11:43 AM – 12:30 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:20 PM – 12:08 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:19 AM – 5:07 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:44 AM – 5:55 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
5:31 PM – 6:42 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

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

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

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 26 Sept 2026, 11:47:23 am | 25.3167°N, 83.0104°E