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Aaj Ka Panchang 18 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 Dashami, Mrigashirsha Nakshatra, Variyan Yoga, Kaulava Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 18 October 2026 Day: Sunday (Ravivara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Sunday, 18 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Sunday (Ravivara)
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Dashami up to 9:58 PM, followed by Ekadashi
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Tithi Ends	9:58 PM (Dashami), then Ekadashi
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha up to 3:17 AM (next day), followed by Ardra
Nakshatra Ends	3:17 AM (next day)
Yoga	Variyan up to 3:55 AM (next day), followed by Parigha
Yoga Ends	3:55 AM (next day)
Karana	Kaulava up to 10:35 AM, followed by Taitila
Karana Ends	10:35 AM
Moon Rashi	Taurus (Vrishabha) up to evening, then Gemini (Mithuna)
Sun Rashi	Virgo (Kanya)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Moonrise: 11:40 PM
Moonset: 9:57 AM (next day)
Day Duration: 11 hours 23 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 37 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Krishna Paksha Dashami — Krishna Paksha

Today is Krishna Paksha Dashami, the tenth day of the waning lunar fortnight. This Tithi is often associated with Yama (the deity of justice) and is considered favorable for actions requiring responsibility, discipline, and long-term planning. It is generally a good day for routine business activities and tasks requiring focused effort.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 9:58 PM, after which Krishna Paksha Ekadashi begins.

Tithi Significance

Dashami is traditionally regarded as a balanced day, suitable for organizational work and tasks that require structure and reliability.

Today's Nakshatra

Mrigashirsha Nakshatra

Mrigashirsha Nakshatra, symbolized by the head of a deer, represents searching, curiosity, exploration, and sometimes indecision or a restless mind. It is governed by Soma (the Moon God). This constellation encourages learning, research, travel, and undertaking tasks that require careful consideration and gathering of information.

Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 3:17 AM (early next morning)

Today's Yoga

Variyan Yoga

Variyan Yoga signifies acceptability, suitability, and attractiveness. Activities initiated during this period tend to have favorable outcomes, promoting harmony and positive interactions. It is considered a generally good time for undertaking constructive tasks and social activities.

Yoga ends: 3:55 AM (early next morning, followed by Parigha Yoga)

Today's Karana

Kaulava / Taitila Karana

Kaulava is a movable Karana favorable for friendly interactions, welcoming guests, daily commerce, and building productive personal or business alliances. This is followed by Taitila Karana, which is also generally considered auspicious for constructive actions.

Karana ends: 10:35 AM (followed by Taitila Karana)

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 4:30 PM – 5:57 PM

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: 12:19 PM – 1:46 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: 3:03 PM – 4:30 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: 11:44 AM – 12:30 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: 4:56 AM – 5:45 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	6:34 AM – 8:01 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:01 AM – 9:27 AM	Auspicious
3	9:27 AM – 10:53 AM	Neutral
4	10:53 AM – 12:19 PM	Auspicious
5	12:19 PM – 1:46 PM	Auspicious
6	1:46 PM – 3:03 PM	Inauspicious
7	3:03 PM – 4:30 PM	Neutral
8	4:30 PM – 5:57 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:57 PM – 7:24 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:24 PM – 8:51 PM	Auspicious
3	8:51 PM – 10:17 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:17 PM – 11:44 PM	Neutral
5	11:44 PM – 1:11 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	1:11 AM – 3:37 AM	Inauspicious
7	3:37 AM – 5:04 AM	Auspicious
8	5:04 AM – 6:31 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

(There are no major fasts or festivals scheduled for today according to the standard Hindu calendar, making it a suitable day for routine constructive activities.)

Today's Shubh Muhurat

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

Muhurat	Time
Abhijit Muhurat	11:44 AM – 12:30 PM
Brahma Muhurat	4:56 AM – 5:45 AM
Amrit Choghadiya Window	10:53 AM – 12:19 PM & 4:30 PM – 5:57 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: 4:30 PM – 5:57 PM
Yamaganda: 12:19 PM – 1:46 PM
Gulika Kaal: 3:03 PM – 4:30 PM
Dur Muhurat: 04:23 PM – 05:10 PM & 08:01 AM – 08:47 AM
Varjyam: 06:18 PM – 08:04 PM

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

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Taurus (Vrishchika) transitioning to Gemini (Mithuna)

The Moon begins the day in Taurus, encouraging stability, practicality, and a grounded approach. As it shifts into Gemini in the evening, the focus moves towards communication, social interaction, intellectual pursuits, and adaptability.

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 Dashami
Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha
Yoga: Variyan
Karana: Kaulava
Rahu Kaal: 4:30 PM – 5:57 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Moonrise: 11:40 PM
Moonset: 9:57 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 Dashami, which ends at approximately 9:58 PM in Jaipur, followed by Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Mrigashirsha, which continues until approximately 3:17 AM early the next morning.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 4:30 PM to 5:57 PM.

Q4.What is today's Abhijit Muhurat?

Ans: Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:44 AM to 12:30 PM.

Q5.What time is sunrise today?

Ans: Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:34 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:57 PM.

Q7.Which Tithi is today?

Ans: Today is Krishna Paksha Dashami 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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I’m Lakshay Sharma, a writer with a deep passion for Hindu mythology, Vastu Shastra, and home interiors. I enjoy exploring the rich traditions of Hindu gods and goddesses, sharing insights into Vastu principles, and offering guidance on creating sacred spaces like Puja Mandirs. Through my writing, I aim to inspire harmony and spiritual well-being, blending traditional knowledge with modern perspectives.

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