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Aaj Ka Panchang 26 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 Tritiya, Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, Indra Yoga, Taitila Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 26 October 2026 Day: Monday (Somavara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Monday, 26 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Monday (Somavara)
Tithi	Shukla Tritiya up to 3:19 PM, followed by Shukla Chaturthi
Paksha	Shukla Paksha
Tithi Ends	3:19 PM (Tritiya), then Chaturthi
Nakshatra	Uttara Phalguni up to 9:09 PM, followed by Hasta
Nakshatra Ends	9:09 PM
Yoga	Indra up to 11:29 PM, followed by Vaidhriti
Yoga Ends	11:29 PM (next day)
Karana	Taitila up to 3:19 PM, then Gara up to 2:20 AM (next day), followed by Vanija
Karana Ends	3:19 PM (Taitila), then 2:20 AM (Gara)
Moon Rashi	Leo (Simha) up to late morning, then Virgo (Kanya)
Sun Rashi	Libra (Tula)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Moonrise: 7:13 AM
Moonset: 5:39 PM
Day Duration: 11 hours 5 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 55 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Shukla Tritiya — Shukla Paksha

Today is Shukla Tritiya, the third day of the bright lunar fortnight. This Tithi is dedicated to Goddess Gauri and is often associated with marital bliss, prosperity, and success. It is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures, especially those related to arts, education, and ceremonial occasions. It is also observed as 'Akshaya Tritiya' when it falls in the month of Vaisakha, but today is a regular monthly Tritiya.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 3:19 PM, after which Shukla Chaturthi begins.

Tithi Significance

Tritiya of Shukla Paksha is generally regarded as a very auspicious day for all good works, especially those related to auspicious ceremonies and starting significant projects.

Today's Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, symbolized by a hammock or the back legs of a bed, represents responsibility, service, friendship, and marital stability. It is governed by Aryaman (the deity of contracts and alliances). This constellation encourages activities related to community service, marriage, social connections, and undertaking long-term commitments.

Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 9:09 PM (late at night)

Today's Yoga

Indra Yoga

Indra Yoga signifies leadership, authority, and possessing power or dominion. Activities initiated during this period tend to be successful, promoting assertiveness, achieving goals, and gaining recognition or status. It is considered a favorable time for undertaking important tasks and ventures that require strength and direction.

Yoga ends: 11:29 PM (early next morning, followed by Vaidhriti Yoga)

Today's Karana

Taitila / Gara / Vanija Karana

Taitila Karana is generally considered favorable for beginning educational activities and performing religious ceremonies. This is followed by Gara Karana, which is also generally favorable for constructive actions. The day ends with Vanija Karana, which is favorable for trade.

Karana ends: 3:19 PM (Taitila), then 2:20 AM (Gara), followed by Vanija

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 7:55 AM – 9:19 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: 10:43 AM – 12:07 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: 1:31 PM – 2:55 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: 11:42 AM – 12:27 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: 5:04 AM – 5:53 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	6:42 AM – 8:06 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:06 AM – 9:29 AM	Auspicious
3	9:29 AM – 10:53 AM	Neutral
4	10:53 AM – 12:17 PM	Auspicious
5	12:17 PM – 1:41 PM	Auspicious
6	1:41 PM – 3:05 PM	Inauspicious
7	3:05 PM – 4:29 PM	Neutral
8	4:29 PM – 5:47 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:47 PM – 7:23 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:23 PM – 8:59 PM	Auspicious
3	8:59 PM – 10:35 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:35 PM – 12:11 AM (next day)	Neutral
5	12:11 AM – 1:47 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	1:47 AM – 3:23 AM	Inauspicious
7	3:23 AM – 4:59 AM	Auspicious
8	4:59 AM – 6:42 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	11:42 AM – 12:27 PM
Brahma Muhurat	5:04 AM – 5:53 AM
Labh / Amrit Choghadiya Window	9:29 AM – 10:53 AM & 12:17 PM – 1:41 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 – 9:19 AM
Yamaganda: 10:43 AM – 12:07 PM
Gulika Kaal: 1:31 PM – 2:55 PM
Dur Muhurat: 12:27 PM – 01:13 PM & 02:45 PM – 03:31 PM
Varjyam: 05:27 AM – 07:12 AM (next day)

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

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Leo (Simha) transitioning to Virgo (Kanya)

The Moon begins the day in Leo, encouraging confidence, leadership, and creativity. As it shifts into Virgo in the late morning, the focus moves towards practicality, analytical thinking, attention to detail, service, and organizational skills.

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 Tritiya
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni
Yoga: Indra
Karana: Taitila
Rahu Kaal: 7:55 AM – 9:19 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:42 AM – 12:27 PM
Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Moonrise: 7:13 AM
Moonset: 5:39 PM

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 Shukla Paksha Tritiya, which ends at approximately 3:19 PM in Jaipur, followed by Shukla Paksha Chaturthi.
What is today's Nakshatra? Today's Nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni, which continues until approximately 9:09 PM, then transitions to Hasta.
What is today's Rahu Kaal? Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 7:55 AM to 9:19 AM.
What is today's Abhijit Muhurat? Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:42 AM to 12:27 PM.
What time is sunrise today? Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:42 AM.
What time is sunset today? Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:47 PM.
Which Tithi is today? Today is Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Shukla 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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