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Aaj Ka Panchang 24 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 Shukla Pratipada, Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, Sukla Yoga, Kintughna Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 24 October 2026 Day: Saturday (Shanivara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang 24 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Saturday (Shanivara)
Tithi	Shukla Pratipada up to 5:26 PM, followed by Shukla Dwitiya
Paksha	Shukla Paksha
Tithi Ends	5:26 PM (Pratipada), then Dwitiya
Nakshatra	Purva Phalguni up to 11:13 PM, followed by Uttara Phalguni
Nakshatra Ends	11:13 PM
Yoga	Suk Shukla up to 12:59 AM (next day), followed by Brahma
Yoga Ends	12:59 AM (next day)
Karana	Kintughna up to 6:04 AM, then Bava up to 5:26 PM, followed by Balava
Karana Ends	6:04 AM (Kintughna), then 5:26 PM (Bava), followed by Balava
Moon Rashi	Leo (Simha)
Sun Rashi	Libra (Tula)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM (next day)
Day Duration: 11 hours 10 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 50 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Shukla Pratipada — Shukla Paksha

Today is Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright lunar fortnight, immediately following the New Moon (Amavasya). This Tithi marks a fresh start in the lunar cycle and is traditionally considered favorable for new beginnings, planning, and setting intentions for the coming fortnight.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 5:26 PM, after which Shukla Dwitiya begins.

Tithi Significance

Pratipada of Shukla Paksha is generally regarded as a good day for starting new projects, especially those related to finance and personal growth.

Today's Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, symbolized by a hammock or the front legs of a bed, represents relaxation, enjoyment, creativity, and social activities. It is governed by Bhaga (the deity of marital bliss and prosperity). This constellation encourages activities related to arts, entertainment, weddings, and seeking pleasure.

Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 11:13 PM (late at night)

Today's Yoga

Sukla Yoga

Sukla Yoga signifies purity, brightness, and auspiciousness. Activities initiated during this period tend to yield positive results, promoting clarity, success, and well-being. It is considered a generally positive time for undertaking various constructive tasks.

Yoga ends: 12:59 AM (early next morning, followed by Brahma Yoga)

Today's Karana

Kintughna / Bava / Balava Karana

Kintughna Karana is generally considered favorable for constructive actions. This is followed by Bava Karana, which is favorable for agricultural work and foundational tasks. The day ends with Balava Karana, which is favorable for auspicious ceremonies.

Karana ends: 6:04 AM (Kintughna), then 5:26 PM (Bava), followed by Balava

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 9:26 AM – 10:53 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: 1:45 PM – 3:12 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: 6:40 AM – 8:06 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: 5:02 AM – 5:51 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	6:40 AM – 8:06 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:06 AM – 9:33 AM	Auspicious
3	9:33 AM – 10:59 AM	Neutral
4	10:59 AM – 12:25 PM	Auspicious
5	12:25 PM – 1:51 PM	Auspicious
6	1:51 PM – 3:18 PM	Inauspicious
7	3:18 PM – 4:44 PM	Neutral
8	4:44 PM – 5:50 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:50 PM – 7:24 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:24 PM – 8:47 PM	Auspicious
3	8:47 PM – 10:11 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:11 PM – 11:35 PM	Neutral
5	11:35 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 – 5:11 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	11:43 AM – 12:28 PM
Brahma Muhurat	5:02 AM – 5:51 AM
Labh Choghadiya Window	10:59 AM – 12:25 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: 9:26 AM – 10:53 AM
Yamaganda: 1:45 PM – 3:12 PM
Gulika Kaal: 6:40 AM – 8:06 AM
Dur Muhurat: 08:12 AM – 08:59 AM & 06:59 PM – 07:46 PM
Varjyam: 12:13 PM – 01:58 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: Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni
Yoga: Sukla
Karana: Kintughna
Rahu Kaal: 9:26 AM – 10:53 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM
Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 3:46 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 Shukla Paksha Pratipada, which ends at approximately 5:26 PM in Jaipur, followed by Shukla Paksha Dwitiya.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Purva Phalguni, which continues until approximately 11:13 PM late at night.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 9:26 AM to 10:53 AM.

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 6:40 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:50 PM.

Q7.Which Tithi is today?

Ans: Today is Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Shukla 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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