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Aaj Ka Panchang 23 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 Amavasya, Magha Nakshatra, Subha Yoga, Naga Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 23 October 2026 Day: Friday (Shukrawara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang 23 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Friday (Shukrawara)
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Amavasya up to 5:42 PM, followed by Shukla Pratipada
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Tithi Ends	5:42 PM (Amavasya), then Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra	Magha up to 11:59 PM, followed by Purva Phalguni
Nakshatra Ends	11:59 PM
Yoga	Subha up to 1:11 AM (next day), followed by Sukla
Yoga Ends	1:11 AM (next day)
Karana	Naga up to 6:09 AM, then Kintughna up to 5:42 PM, followed by Chatushpada
Karana Ends	6:09 AM (Naga), then 5:42 PM (Kintughna), followed by Chatushpada
Moon Rashi	Leo (Simha)
Sun Rashi	Libra (Tula) - Sun recently transited into Libra
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Moonrise: 4:59 AM
Moonset: 2:47 PM (next day - Moon sets early next morning)
Day Duration: 11 hours 12 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 48 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Krishna Paksha Amavasya — Krishna Paksha

Today is Krishna Paksha Amavasya, the day of the New Moon in the waning lunar fortnight. Amavasya is traditionally considered a highly significant day for honoring ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) and performing rituals for departed souls. It is generally considered inauspicious for starting new worldly ventures but is excellent for spiritual introspection, charity, and acts of reverence towards the past.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 5:42 PM, after which Shukla Pratipada begins, marking the start of the bright lunar fortnight.

Tithi Significance

Amavasya is a powerful day for inner reflection, honoring ancestors, and completing the lunar cycle before a new beginning.

Today's Nakshatra

Magha Nakshatra

Magha Nakshatra, symbolized by a royal throne or a palanquin, represents authority, nobility, power, ambition, and connection to lineage. It is governed by the Pitris (the ancestral spirits). This constellation encourages respect for tradition, seeking recognition, and undertaking activities that require leadership and a sense of responsibility towards one's heritage.

Nakshatra: Magha
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 11:59 PM (late at night)

Today's Yoga

Subha Yoga

Subha Yoga signifies auspiciousness, brilliance, and good fortune. Activities initiated during this period tend to have favorable outcomes, promoting success, happiness, and positive interactions. It is considered an excellent time for undertaking important tasks and ventures.

Yoga ends: 1:11 AM (early next morning, followed by Sukla Yoga)

Today's Karana

Naga / Kintughna / Chatushpada Karana

Naga Karana is considered inauspicious according to traditional Panchang. This is followed by Kintughna Karana, which is generally considered favorable for constructive actions. The day ends with Chatushpada Karana.

Karana ends: 6:09 AM (Naga), then 5:42 PM (Kintughna), followed by Chatushpada

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 10:49 AM – 12:16 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: 3:09 PM – 4:36 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: 7:52 AM – 9:52 AM

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 – 12:28 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: 5:01 AM – 5:50 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	6:39 AM – 8:06 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:06 AM – 9:32 AM	Auspicious
3	9:32 AM – 10:49 AM	Neutral
4	10:49 AM – 12:16 PM	Auspicious
5	12:16 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 – 5:52 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:52 PM – 7:25 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:25 PM – 8:49 PM	Auspicious
3	8:49 PM – 10:12 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:12 PM – 11:36 PM	Neutral
5	11:36 PM – 1:00 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	1:00 AM – 2:23 AM	Inauspicious
7	2:23 AM – 3:47 AM	Auspicious
8	3:47 AM – 5:10 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

Darsha Amavasya & Pitru Tarpan Day

Today is Darsha Amavasya, the day of the New Moon, which is dedicated to the worship of ancestors. It is a highly significant day for performing Pitru Tarpan (offering water and prayers to departed souls) and other Shraddha rituals to seek the blessings of one's lineage. While generally not advised for starting new material ventures, it is a powerful day for spiritual activities and honoring the past.

Important Note: As the Sun has recently transited into Libra (Tula Sankranti), this Amavasya carries added significance in the context of the solar calendar.

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 – 12:28 PM
Brahma Muhurat	5:01 AM – 5:50 AM
Pitru Puja Window / Amrit Choghadiya	Morning until Noon (Specific timings depend on ritual) & 10:49 AM – 12:16 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: 10:49 AM – 12:16 PM
Yamaganda: 3:09 PM – 4:36 PM
Gulika Kaal: 7:52 AM – 9:52 AM
Dur Muhurat: 08:13 AM – 09:00 AM & 01:01 PM – 01:48 PM
Varjyam: 01:29 PM – 03:15 PM

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

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Leo (Simha)

The Moon's placement in Leo encourages confidence, leadership, generosity, creativity, and a desire for recognition and self-expression. It is a time for being bold, taking initiative, and engaging in activities that allow for personal shine and charisma.

Sun Rashi Today

Sun in Libra (Tula)

The Sun is transiting through Libra, which emphasizes balance, harmony, justice, partnership, and diplomacy. This period favors cooperation, negotiation, aesthetic appreciation, and focusing on fairness and equilibrium in all interactions.

Today's Panchang in Short

For readers who want a quick answer:

Tithi: Krishna Paksha Amavasya
Nakshatra: Magha
Yoga: Subha
Karana: Naga
Rahu Kaal: 10:49 AM – 12:16 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM
Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Moonrise: 4:59 AM
Moonset: 2:47 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

Q1.What is today's Tithi?

Ans: Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Amavasya, which ends at approximately 5:42 PM in Jaipur, followed by Shukla Pratipada.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Magha, which continues until approximately 11:59 PM late at night.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 10:49 AM to 12:16 PM.

Q4.What is today's Abhijit Muhurat?

Ans: Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM.

Q5.What time is sunrise today?

Ans: Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:39 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:52 PM.

Which Tithi is today? Today is Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Krishna Paksha.

Q7.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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