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Aaj Ka Panchang 19 October 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, Shubh Muhurat & Choghadiya

By Lakshay Sharma | On 09 September, 2026 | Views

Welcome to today's daily Panchang update on Harishyam.com, your trusted guide for aligning daily routines, business plans, and sacred Hindu traditions with auspicious timings. Today’s Panchang for Jaipur includes Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, Ardra Nakshatra, Parigha Yoga, Taitila Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 19 October 2026 Day: Monday (Somavara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Monday, 19 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Monday (Somavara)
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Ekadashi up to 7:45 PM, followed by Dwadashi
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Tithi Ends	7:45 PM (Ekadashi), then Dwadashi
Nakshatra	Ardra up to 1:07 AM (next day), followed by Punarvasu
Nakshatra Ends	1:07 AM (next day)
Yoga	Parigha up to 2:37 AM (next day), followed by Shiva
Yoga Ends	2:37 AM (next day)
Karana	Taitila up to 8:25 AM, followed by Gara
Karana Ends	8:25 AM
Moon Rashi	Gemini (Mithuna)
Sun Rashi	Virgo (Kanya)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Moonrise: 12:47 AM (next day)
Moonset: 11:02 AM (next day)
Day Duration: 11 hours 21 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 39 minutes

These timings are calculated for Jaipur and may differ for other cities.

Today's Tithi

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha

Today is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the waning lunar fortnight. This specific Ekadashi is observed as Rama Ekadashi. It is highly significant in Hindu tradition, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a fast (vrat) on this day to seek blessings, purify the self, and attain spiritual merit. It is believed that observing Rama Ekadashi frees one from past sins.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 7:45 PM, after which Krishna Paksha Dwadashi begins.

Tithi Significance

Ekadashi is considered an extremely auspicious day for spiritual practices, fasting, and worshipping Lord Vishnu.

Today's Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra

Ardra Nakshatra, symbolized by a teardrop or a human head, represents storms, intensity, emotional upheaval, and subsequent cleansing or breakthrough. It is governed by Rudra (the storm deity). This constellation encourages investigation, intense effort, and activities that require a disruptive or transformative approach.

Nakshatra: Ardra
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 1:07 AM (early next morning)

Today's Yoga

Parigha Yoga

Parigha Yoga is generally considered challenging or somewhat inauspicious in Vedic astrology. It signifies obstacles, obstructions, or facing significant hurdles in one's path. Activities initiated during this period may encounter resistance and require extra effort to succeed. It is generally advised to avoid starting major new ventures during this time.

Yoga ends: 2:37 AM (early next morning, followed by Shiva Yoga)

Today's Karana

Taitila / Gara Karana

Taitila is a movable Karana favorable for beginning educational activities, performing religious ceremonies, and initiating building or construction work. This is followed by Gara Karana, which is also generally considered favorable for constructive actions.

Karana ends: 8:25 AM (followed by Gara Karana)

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 7:55 AM – 9:22 AM

Rahu Kaal is traditionally considered an unfavorable period for beginning important new activities according to Vedic astrology. People who follow this tradition generally avoid starting major work during this inauspicious time slot.

Note: Rahu Kaal varies according to the weekday and local sunrise/sunset, so the timing should always be calculated for the selected location.

Today's Yamaganda Kaal

Yamaganda: 10:48 AM – 12:15 PM

Traditionally ruled by Lord Yama, this window is generally avoided for signing major agreements, launching new products, or initiating important ventures where you desire long-term expansion and positive outcomes.

Today's Gulika Kaal

Gulika Kaal: 1:42 PM – 3:09 PM

This timeframe is traditionally associated with Saturn's subordinate force. While routine administrative actions can continue, major auspicious undertakings, travel beginnings, or high-stakes financial commitments are usually postponed.

Today's Abhijit Muhurat

Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:29 PM

Abhijit Muhurat is traditionally regarded as an auspicious period around midday and is commonly considered suitable for beginning certain important activities, overcoming obstacles, and executing vital decisions.

Note: This timing is specific to Jaipur and nearby regions.

Today's Brahma Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat: 4:57 AM – 5:46 AM

Brahma Muhurat occurs before sunrise and is traditionally considered an especially suitable time for prayer, meditation, study, yoga, and spiritual practices.

Today's Choghadiya

Day Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	6:35 AM – 7:55 AM	Inauspicious
2	7:55 AM – 9:22 AM	Auspicious
3	9:22 AM – 10:48 AM	Neutral
4	10:48 AM – 12:15 PM	Auspicious
5	12:15 PM – 1:42 PM	Auspicious
6	1:42 PM – 3:09 PM	Inauspicious
7	3:09 PM – 4:35 PM	Neutral
8	4:35 PM – 6:02 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	6:02 PM – 7:25 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:25 PM – 8:48 PM	Auspicious
3	8:48 PM – 10:12 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:12 PM – 11:35 PM	Neutral
5	11:35 PM – 12:59 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	12:59 AM – 2:22 AM	Inauspicious
7	2:22 AM – 3:46 AM	Auspicious
8	3:46 AM – 5:09 AM	Inauspicious

Choghadiya is traditionally utilized to select favourable daytime and nighttime windows for travel, trade, business meetings, or shifting goods. Amrit, Shubh, and Labh are considered ideal for starting constructive work, whereas Rog, Kaal, and Udveg are typically avoided.

Today's Vrat and Festivals

Rama Ekadashi

Today is the observance of Rama Ekadashi, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwina (or Kartika, depending on the regional calendar). It is a significant day for fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu to wash away sins and attain spiritual merit. Devotees observe a strict fast, abstaining from grains and beans, and engage in prayers, chanting, and reading scriptures dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Today's Shubh Muhurat

The following timings are considered auspicious according to the Hindu almanac calculations for Jaipur:

Muhurat	Time
Abhijit Muhurat	11:43 AM – 12:29 PM
Brahma Muhurat	4:57 AM – 5:46 AM
Amrit / Labh Choghadiya Window	10:48 AM – 12:15 PM & 12:15 PM – 1:42 PM

Important: Muhurat suitability can depend on the nature of the activity and, in traditional Jyotish practice, may also depend on an individual's horoscope (Kundli). These timings should therefore be treated as general Panchang guidance rather than a personalized Muhurat.

Today's Ashubh Muhurat

Rahu Kaal: 7:55 AM – 9:22 AM
Yamaganda: 10:48 AM – 12:15 PM
Gulika Kaal: 1:42 PM – 3:09 PM
Dur Muhurat: 12:29 PM – 01:16 PM & 02:49 PM – 03:36 PM
Varjyam: 03:07 AM – 04:53 AM (next day)

These inauspicious time periods are traditionally avoided for beginning certain important activities or financial transactions.

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Gemini (Mithuna)

The Moon's placement in Gemini encourages communication, social interaction, intellectual pursuits, adaptability, and curiosity. It is a time for networking, learning, multitasking, and approaching situations with a lighthearted and flexible mindset.

Sun Rashi Today

Sun in Virgo (Kanya)

The Sun is transiting through Virgo, which emphasizes practicality, analytical thinking, attention to detail, service, and organizational skills. This period favors meticulous planning, health consciousness, and focusing on efficiency in work.

Today's Panchang in Short

For readers who want a quick answer:

Tithi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Nakshatra: Ardra
Yoga: Parigha
Karana: Taitila
Rahu Kaal: 7:55 AM – 9:22 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:29 PM
Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Moonrise: 12:47 AM (next day)
Moonset: 11:02 AM (next day)

What Is Panchang?

Panchang, or Panchangam, is a traditional Hindu calendar and almanac based on five principal astronomical elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga, and Karana (half-tithi).

The Panchang is traditionally consulted for understanding festival dates, Hindu calendar details, vrat observances, religious rituals, and auspicious timings.

Because many timings are based on local sunrise, sunset, and precise planetary positions, Panchang timings can vary from one geographic location to another.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.What is today's Tithi?

Ans: Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, which ends at approximately 7:45 PM in Jaipur, followed by Krishna Paksha Dwadashi.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Ardra, which continues until approximately 1:07 AM early the next morning.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 7:55 AM to 9:22 AM.

Q4.What is today's Abhijit Muhurat?

Ans: Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM.

Q5.What time is sunrise today?

Ans: Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:35 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:56 PM.

Q7.Which Tithi is today?

Ans: Today is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha.

Q8.Is today's Panchang the same everywhere in India?

Ans: Not necessarily. While some calendar elements may remain the same over large regions, timings such as sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, and Muhurat depend on location. Therefore, Panchang timings should be calculated for the relevant city.

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