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Aaj Ka Panchang 21 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 Trayodashi, Pushya Nakshatra, Siddha Yoga, Vishti Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 21 October 2026 Day: Wednesday (Budhavara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Wednesday (Budhavara)
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Trayodashi up to 5:48 PM, followed by Chaturdashi
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Tithi Ends	5:48 PM (Trayodashi), then Chaturdashi
Nakshatra	Pushya up to 11:16 PM, followed by Ashlesha
Nakshatra Ends	11:16 PM
Yoga	Siddha up to 12:54 AM (next day), followed by Sadhya
Yoga Ends	12:54 AM (next day)
Karana	Vishti up to 6:28 PM, followed by Bava
Karana Ends	6:28 PM
Moon Rashi	Cancer (Karka)
Sun Rashi	Virgo (Kanya)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Moonrise: 2:55 AM (next day)
Moonset: 12:55 PM (next day)
Day Duration: 11 hours 16 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 44 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Krishna Paksha Trayodashi — Krishna Paksha

Today is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of the waning lunar fortnight. This Tithi is traditionally considered highly auspicious for all good works, especially those related to arts, intellect, and starting significant projects. It is also observed as Pradosha Vrat when it aligns with the evening twilight period (Pradosha Kaal), making it a day for worshipping Lord Shiva and seeking blessings for success and fulfillment.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 5:48 PM, after which Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi begins.

Tithi Significance

Trayodashi is regarded as very auspicious, especially for endeavors that require divine intervention or long-term planning.

Today's Nakshatra

Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya Nakshatra, symbolized by the udder of a cow or a flower, represents nourishment, growth, prosperity, and protection. It is governed by Brihaspati (Jupiter), the teacher of the gods. This constellation is considered one of the most auspicious and is excellent for initiating new ventures, making significant purchases, starting education, and performing religious or spiritual ceremonies.

Nakshatra: Pushya
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 11:16 PM (late at night)

Today's Yoga

Siddhi Yoga

Siddhi Yoga signifies success, accomplishment, and attainment of goals. Activities initiated during this period tend to be successful and yield the desired results, promoting achievement and good fortune. It is considered an excellent time for undertaking important tasks and ventures.

Yoga ends: 12:54 AM (early next morning, followed by Sadhya Yoga)

Today's Karana

Vishti / Bava Karana

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana is often considered inauspicious for starting major new activities according to traditional Panchang. This is followed by Bava Karana, which is generally favorable for constructive actions.

Karana ends: 6:28 PM (followed by Bava Karana)

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 12:15 PM – 1:42 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: 7:55 AM – 9:22 AM

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: 10:49 AM – 12:15 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: 4:59 AM – 5:48 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	6:37 AM – 7:55 AM	Inauspicious
2	7:55 AM – 9:22 AM	Auspicious
3	9:22 AM – 10:49 AM	Neutral
4	10:49 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 – 4:36 PM	Neutral
8	4:36 PM – 5:54 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:54 PM – 7:22 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:22 PM – 8:45 PM	Auspicious
3	8:45 PM – 10:09 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:09 PM – 11:33 PM	Neutral
5	11:33 PM – 12:57 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	12:57 AM – 2:21 AM	Inauspicious
7	2:21 AM – 3:44 AM	Auspicious
8	3:44 AM – 5:08 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

Pradosha Vrat

Today is the observance of Pradosha Vrat, a highly significant fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Trayodashi (thirteenth day) of both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha. Devotees observe a fast (vrat) on this day, especially during the evening Pradosha Kaal (the twilight period before sunset), to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking their blessings for good health, prosperity, and the removal of sins and obstacles. It is particularly auspicious when it falls on a Wednesday, as it does today.

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	4:59 AM – 5:48 AM
Amrit Choghadiya / Pradosha Puja Window	10:49 AM – 12:15 PM & 5:41 PM – 8:07 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: 12:15 PM – 1:42 PM
Yamaganda: 7:55 AM – 9:22 AM
Gulika Kaal: 10:49 AM – 12:15 PM
Dur Muhurat: 08:16 AM – 09:02 AM & 12:29 PM – 01:16 PM
Varjyam: 10:05 AM – 11:51 AM

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

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Cancer (Karka)

The Moon's placement in Cancer encourages emotions, home, family, nurturing, intuition, and a protective nature. It is a time for focusing on domestic affairs, emotional connections, and responding to situations with empathy and sensitivity.

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 Trayodashi
Nakshatra: Pushya
Yoga: Siddha
Karana: Vishti
Rahu Kaal: 12:15 PM – 1:42 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:29 PM
Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Moonrise: 2:55 AM (next day)
Moonset: 12:55 PM (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

What is today's Tithi? Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, which ends at approximately 5:48 PM in Jaipur, followed by Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.
What is today's Nakshatra? Today's Nakshatra is Pushya, which continues until approximately 11:16 PM early the next morning.
What is today's Rahu Kaal? Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 12:15 PM to 1:42 PM.
What is today's Abhijit Muhurat? Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM.
What time is sunrise today? Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:37 AM.
What time is sunset today? Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:54 PM.
Which Tithi is today? Today is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha.
Is today's Panchang the same everywhere in India? 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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