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Aaj Ka Panchang 29 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 Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Priti Yoga, Kaulava Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 29 October 2026 Day: Thursday (Guruvar) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Thursday, 29 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Thursday (Guruvar)
Tithi	Shukla Shashthi up to 1:34 PM, followed by Shukla Saptami
Paksha	Shukla Paksha
Tithi Ends	1:34 PM (Shashthi), then Saptami
Nakshatra	Swati up to 8:01 PM, followed by Visakha
Nakshatra Ends	8:01 PM
Yoga	Priti up to 11:00 PM, followed by Ayushman
Yoga Ends	11:00 PM (next day)
Karana	Kaulava up to 1:34 PM, then Taitila up to 12:56 AM (next day), followed by Gara
Karana Ends	1:34 PM (Kaulava), then 12:56 AM (Taitila)
Moon Rashi	Libra (Tula)
Sun Rashi	Libra (Tula)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Moonrise: 10:12 AM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Day Duration: 10 hours 58 minutes
Night Duration: 13 hours 2 minutes

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

Today's Tithi

Shukla Shashthi — Shukla Paksha

Today is Shukla Shashthi, the sixth day of the bright lunar fortnight. This Tithi is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) and is often observed as Skanda Shashthi, particularly when it falls on a Tuesday or aligns with certain other factors. It is also famously the start of the major Chhath Puja festival (specifically 'Nahay Khay' or 'Kharna' depending on the regional calendar's observance of Chhath). It is considered favorable for actions requiring courage, discipline, and overcoming obstacles.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 1:34 PM, after which Shukla Saptami begins.

Tithi Significance

Shashthi is traditionally regarded as a good day for dedicated efforts, especially those involving spiritual practice or seeking protection and courage.

Today's Nakshatra

Swati Nakshatra

Swati Nakshatra, symbolized by a single blade of grass or a young sprout swaying in the wind, represents independence, flexibility, self-reliance, and the ability to adapt. It is governed by Vayu (the wind deity). This constellation encourages diplomacy, communication, learning, and undertaking tasks that require balance and quick thinking.

Nakshatra: Swati
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 8:01 PM (late at night)

Today's Yoga

Priti Yoga

Priti Yoga signifies affection, love, harmony, and friendliness. Activities initiated during this period tend to have favorable outcomes, promoting good relationships, happiness, and positive interactions. It is considered a generally good time for undertaking constructive tasks and social activities.

Yoga ends: 11:00 PM (early next morning, followed by Ayushman Yoga)

Today's Karana

Kaulava / Taitila / Gara Karana

Kaulava is a movable Karana favorable for friendly interactions, daily commerce, and building productive personal or business alliances. This is followed by Taitila Karana, which is generally considered auspicious for constructive actions. The day ends with Gara Karana.

Karana ends: 1:34 PM (Kaulava), then 12:56 AM (Taitila), followed by Gara

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 1:42 PM – 3:03 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: 6:45 AM – 8:07 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: 9:29 AM – 10:51 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: 11:41 AM – 12:26 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: 5:07 AM – 5:56 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	6:45 AM – 8:07 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:07 AM – 9:29 AM	Auspicious
3	9:29 AM – 10:51 AM	Neutral
4	10:51 AM – 12:14 PM	Auspicious
5	12:14 PM – 1:36 PM	Auspicious
6	1:36 PM – 2:59 PM	Inauspicious
7	2:59 PM – 4:21 PM	Neutral
8	4:21 PM – 5:44 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:44 PM – 7:22 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:22 PM – 8:59 PM	Auspicious
3	8:59 PM – 10:37 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:37 PM – 12:15 AM (next day)	Neutral
5	12:15 AM – 1:52 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	1:52 AM – 3:30 AM	Inauspicious
7	3:30 AM – 5:07 AM	Auspicious
8	5:07 AM – 6:45 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

Skanda Shashthi & Chhath Puja (Commencement)

Today is observed as Skanda Shashthi, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to seek his blessings for courage, wisdom, and victory over obstacles. Today also marks the commencement of the significant Chhath Puja festival. In many regional calendars (especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh), today is the day of Nahay Khay, where devotees take a holy bath and prepare a simple satvik meal, marking the beginning of the four-day Chhath rituals dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya.

Today's Shubh Muhurat

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

Muhurat	Time
Abhijit Muhurat	11:41 AM – 12:26 PM
Brahma Muhurat	5:07 AM – 5:56 AM
Labh / Amrit Choghadiya Window	9:29 AM – 10:51 AM & 1:36 PM – 2:59 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: 1:42 PM – 3:03 PM
Yamaganda: 6:45 AM – 8:07 AM
Gulika Kaal: 9:29 AM – 10:51 AM
Dur Muhurat: 10:09 AM – 10:55 AM & 02:59 PM – 03:45 PM
Varjyam: 08:43 PM – 10:27 PM

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

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Libra (Tula)

The Moon's placement in Libra encourages balance, harmony, justice, partnership, and diplomacy. It is a time for focusing on cooperation, negotiation, aesthetic appreciation, and focusing on fairness and equilibrium in all interactions.

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 Shashthi
Nakshatra: Swati
Yoga: Priti
Karana: Kaulava
Rahu Kaal: 1:42 PM – 3:03 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:41 AM – 12:26 PM
Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Moonrise: 10:12 AM
Moonset: 8:24 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

Q1.What is today's Tithi?

Ans: Today's Tithi is Shukla Paksha Shashthi, which ends at approximately 1:34 PM in Jaipur, followed by Shukla Paksha Saptami.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Swati, which continues until approximately 8:01 PM late at night.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 1:42 PM to 3:03 PM.

Q4.What is today's Abhijit Muhurat?

Ans: Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:41 AM to 12:26 PM.

Q5.What time is sunrise today?

Ans: Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:45 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:44 PM.

Q7.Which Tithi is today?

Ans: Today is Shukla Paksha Shashthi 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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