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Hindu Panchang Guru

Knowledge-Driven Vedic Daily Calculations

Delhi, India | Sunday, 20 September 2026

The Five Limbs (Panch-Anga)

Tithi (Lunar Day) Krishna Paksha Dashami

Dashami is the tenth Tithi (lunar day). In Krishna Paksha (waning moon), it is the tenth day after the Full Moon. Its ruling deity is Yama (Dharma Raja), the God of Justice and Death. This Tithi is generally considered good for stable actions, religious ceremonies, and matters related to law and order. It is also suitable for spiritual disciplines, meditation, and seeking guidance. While not ideal for aggressive beginnings, it supports activities requiring discipline and integrity.

Nakshatra (Star) Ashlesha

Ashlesha Nakshatra, ruled by Mercury and the Nagas (divine serpents), is known for its mystical and transformative energies. It signifies intelligence, intuition, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of hidden truths. People born under Ashlesha can be perceptive, cunning, and have a profound interest in occult sciences. This Nakshatra is 'Tikshna' (sharp and dreadful), making it suitable for dealing with secrets, research, detoxification, removing obstacles, and magical rites. It is generally not auspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or marriage, as its intense energy can bring challenges or complications. It encourages introspection and dealing with inner complexities.

Yoga (Harmony) Vyatipata

Vyatipata Yoga is one of the 27 Nitya Yogas, classified as an inauspicious (malefic) Yoga. It is considered a 'Vishkambhaadi Yoga,' denoting obstacles, dangers, and potential misfortune. Any auspicious activity started during this Yoga is believed to face hurdles or not yield desired results. It is best to avoid new beginnings, journeys, or important ceremonies during Vyatipata Yoga. Instead, this period is more suitable for spiritual practices, contemplation, and acts of charity to mitigate its negative influences.

Karana (Half Tithi) Vanija

Vanija Karana is the fifth of the movable Karanas, ruled by Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This Karana is highly auspicious for all types of commercial activities, trade, business deals, financial transactions, and investments. It is believed to bring success and profit in mercantile endeavors. It is generally favorable for starting shops, entering into agreements, and activities related to buying and selling. It instills a sense of balance and fairness in dealings.

Vaar (Week Day) Sunday

Sunday (Ravivaar) is ruled by Surya (the Sun God). It signifies vitality, leadership, authority, and health. It is auspicious for beginning new ventures, government-related work, spiritual practices, and activities that require strength and determination. The Sun represents the soul, father, and ego. Actions taken on this day are believed to be blessed with success and divine support.

Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha

The phase of the moon currently dominant.

Solar & Lunar Horizons

Sunrise 06:10:48 IST
Sunset 18:18:49 IST
Moonrise 06:54:19 IST
Moonset 19:42:33 IST

Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious)

Abhijit Muhurat11:50:48 - 12:38:48 IST
Amrit Kaal22:50:00 - 00:19:00 IST (Sep 21)
Brahma Muhurat04:34:48 - 05:22:48 IST
Godhuli Muhurat17:54:49 - 18:42:49 IST
Vijaya Muhurat13:58:14 - 14:46:30 IST

Inauspicious (Stay Cautious)

Rahu Kaal16:47:49 - 18:18:49 IST
Gulika Kaal13:45:48 - 15:16:48 IST
Yamaganda12:14:48 - 13:45:48 IST
Dur Muhurat06:59:00 - 07:47:32 IST, 17:00:15 - 17:48:47 IST
Varjyam14:06:00 - 15:35:00 IST

Choghadiya Analysis

Calculated precisely based on Sunrise and Sunset for Delhi, India.

Day Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
06:10:48 - 07:41:48 IST Udveg
This period is inauspicious for starting new work or auspicious ceremonies. It is associated with tension and uncertainty.
BAD
07:41:48 - 09:12:48 IST Char
A movable Choghadiya, good for travel, art, and activities that require movement. Results are generally moderate.
GOOD
09:12:48 - 10:43:48 IST Labh
Auspicious for business, trade, and financial dealings. It brings gains and profits. Good for starting educational ventures.
GOOD
10:43:48 - 12:14:48 IST Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya. Excellent for all important work, auspicious ceremonies, and starting new ventures, as it brings lasting positive results.
GOOD
12:14:48 - 13:45:48 IST Kaal
Inauspicious for any new or auspicious work. Associated with delays, arguments, and negative outcomes. Avoid starting important tasks.
BAD
13:45:48 - 15:16:48 IST Shubh
Auspicious for ceremonies, rituals, marriage, and seeking blessings. It brings purity and positive energy. Good for religious activities.
GOOD
15:16:48 - 16:47:48 IST Rog
Inauspicious, associated with illness, disputes, and conflicts. Avoid any important or auspicious work during this time.
BAD
16:47:48 - 18:18:49 IST Udveg
This period is inauspicious for starting new work or auspicious ceremonies. It is associated with tension and uncertainty.
BAD
Night Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
18:18:49 - 19:47:42 IST Shubh
Auspicious for ceremonies, rituals, marriage, and seeking blessings. It brings purity and positive energy. Good for religious activities.
GOOD
19:47:42 - 21:16:35 IST Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya. Excellent for all important work, auspicious ceremonies, and starting new ventures, as it brings lasting positive results.
GOOD
21:16:35 - 22:45:28 IST Char
A movable Choghadiya, good for travel, art, and activities that require movement. Results are generally moderate.
GOOD
22:45:28 - 00:14:21 IST Rog
Inauspicious, associated with illness, disputes, and conflicts. Avoid any important or auspicious work during this time.
BAD
00:14:21 - 01:43:14 IST Kaal
Inauspicious for any new or auspicious work. Associated with delays, arguments, and negative outcomes. Avoid starting important tasks.
BAD
01:43:14 - 03:12:07 IST Labh
Auspicious for business, trade, and financial dealings. It brings gains and profits. Good for starting educational ventures.
GOOD
03:12:07 - 04:41:00 IST Udveg
This period is inauspicious for starting new work or auspicious ceremonies. It is associated with tension and uncertainty.
BAD
04:41:00 - 06:09:59 IST Shubh
Auspicious for ceremonies, rituals, marriage, and seeking blessings. It brings purity and positive energy. Good for religious activities.
GOOD

Hora (Planet Hours)

The planetary hours govern specific activities. Choose the right Hora for success.

06:10:48 - 07:11:15 IST Surya (Sun) Hora
Auspicious for leadership, government work, seeking favors from authorities, and starting new ventures that require strength and ambition. Good for health-related activities.
07:11:15 - 08:11:43 IST Shukra (Venus) Hora
Favorable for creative pursuits, artistic endeavors, romance, luxury, and social gatherings. Good for buying new clothes or jewelry.
08:11:43 - 09:12:10 IST Budha (Mercury) Hora
Excellent for communication, intellectual tasks, studying, writing, signing documents, and making business deals. Good for travel and learning.
09:12:10 - 10:12:38 IST Chandra (Moon) Hora
Auspicious for emotional matters, domestic activities, gardening, and short journeys. Good for public relations and connecting with people.
10:12:38 - 11:13:05 IST Shani (Saturn) Hora
Not ideal for new beginnings. Favors hard work, discipline, and long-term planning. Good for tasks requiring patience and perseverance. Avoid rash decisions.
11:13:05 - 12:13:33 IST Guru (Jupiter) Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual activities, education, financial investments, counseling, and ceremonies. Brings wisdom, luck, and expansion.
12:13:33 - 13:14:00 IST Mangal (Mars) Hora
Favorable for courageous actions, physical activities, real estate, and dealing with machinery. Can bring aggression, so proceed with caution in sensitive matters.
13:14:00 - 14:14:28 IST Surya (Sun) Hora
Auspicious for leadership, government work, seeking favors from authorities, and starting new ventures that require strength and ambition. Good for health-related activities.
14:14:28 - 15:14:55 IST Shukra (Venus) Hora
Favorable for creative pursuits, artistic endeavors, romance, luxury, and social gatherings. Good for buying new clothes or jewelry.
15:14:55 - 16:15:23 IST Budha (Mercury) Hora
Excellent for communication, intellectual tasks, studying, writing, signing documents, and making business deals. Good for travel and learning.
16:15:23 - 17:15:50 IST Chandra (Moon) Hora
Auspicious for emotional matters, domestic activities, gardening, and short journeys. Good for public relations and connecting with people.
17:15:50 - 18:18:49 IST Shani (Saturn) Hora
Not ideal for new beginnings. Favors hard work, discipline, and long-term planning. Good for tasks requiring patience and perseverance. Avoid rash decisions.
18:18:49 - 19:18:04 IST Chandra (Moon) Hora
Auspicious for emotional matters, domestic activities, gardening, and short journeys. Good for public relations and connecting with people.
19:18:04 - 20:17:19 IST Shani (Saturn) Hora
Not ideal for new beginnings. Favors hard work, discipline, and long-term planning. Good for tasks requiring patience and perseverance. Avoid rash decisions.
20:17:19 - 21:16:34 IST Guru (Jupiter) Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual activities, education, financial investments, counseling, and ceremonies. Brings wisdom, luck, and expansion.
21:16:34 - 22:15:49 IST Mangal (Mars) Hora
Favorable for courageous actions, physical activities, real estate, and dealing with machinery. Can bring aggression, so proceed with caution in sensitive matters.
22:15:49 - 23:15:04 IST Surya (Sun) Hora
Auspicious for leadership, government work, seeking favors from authorities, and starting new ventures that require strength and ambition. Good for health-related activities.
23:15:04 - 00:14:19 IST Shukra (Venus) Hora
Favorable for creative pursuits, artistic endeavors, romance, luxury, and social gatherings. Good for buying new clothes or jewelry.
00:14:19 - 01:13:34 IST Budha (Mercury) Hora
Excellent for communication, intellectual tasks, studying, writing, signing documents, and making business deals. Good for travel and learning.
01:13:34 - 02:12:49 IST Chandra (Moon) Hora
Auspicious for emotional matters, domestic activities, gardening, and short journeys. Good for public relations and connecting with people.
02:12:49 - 03:12:04 IST Shani (Saturn) Hora
Not ideal for new beginnings. Favors hard work, discipline, and long-term planning. Good for tasks requiring patience and perseverance. Avoid rash decisions.
03:12:04 - 04:11:19 IST Guru (Jupiter) Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual activities, education, financial investments, counseling, and ceremonies. Brings wisdom, luck, and expansion.
04:11:19 - 05:10:34 IST Mangal (Mars) Hora
Favorable for courageous actions, physical activities, real estate, and dealing with machinery. Can bring aggression, so proceed with caution in sensitive matters.
05:10:34 - 06:09:59 IST Surya (Sun) Hora
Auspicious for leadership, government work, seeking favors from authorities, and starting new ventures that require strength and ambition. Good for health-related activities.

Vedic Calendar Metadata

Vikram Samvat 2083 (Sarvadhari)
Shaka Samvat 1948 (Sarvadhari)
Ayana Dakshinayana
Ritu (Season) Sharad Ritu
Month (Purnimanta) Ashvina
Month (Amanta) Bhadrapada
Guru Insight
Today, September 20, 2026, unfolds as a 'Ravivaar' (Sunday), bestowing the day with the vitality, leadership, and spiritual energy of the Sun. However, the astrological undercurrents suggest a more complex day. The Tithi transitions from Krishna Paksha Navami (until 10:25:30 IST) to the predominant Krishna Paksha Dashami. Dashami, ruled by Yama, encourages stability and justice, aligning well with the Sun's authoritative energy but in a more reflective, waning lunar phase. The morning starts with Pushya Nakshatra (until 09:39:15 IST), a highly auspicious 'nourishing' star, shifting into Ashlesha Nakshatra for the majority of the day. Ashlesha, a 'Tikshna' (sharp) Nakshatra ruled by Nagas and Mercury, brings intense, analytical, and sometimes cunning energies. It is excellent for deep research, uncovering secrets, spiritual initiation, and dealing with complex, hidden matters, but generally unfavorable for new beginnings or travel, as its transformative nature can be disruptive. The day is largely governed by Vyatipata Yoga, a significant inauspicious period indicating obstacles and potential dangers, making it prudent to postpone any major auspicious undertakings until evening. Following Vyatipata, Variyan Yoga begins at 20:38:09 IST, bringing more comfort and success. The Karana begins with Garija, suitable for stable actions, then transitions to Vanija (from 10:25:30 IST), which is highly auspicious for business and financial transactions. However, late at night, Vishti (Bhadra) Karana begins (from 23:28:18 IST), which is universally inauspicious and should be strictly avoided for any important activity. Overall, the day starts with mixed but generally challenging energies due to the waning moon, Ashlesha's intensity, and the inauspicious Vyatipata Yoga. It is a day best suited for introspection, completing existing tasks, resolving conflicts, and engaging in spiritual or intellectual pursuits that require depth and analysis. Avoid starting major new ventures, travel, or making significant decisions, especially during the inauspicious Rahu, Gulika, Yamaganda, and Varjyam periods. The afternoon and evening, despite some improvements in Karana and Yoga, still demand caution due to the overall planetary influences and the impending Vishti Karana. Focus on consolidating efforts and preparing for future auspicious times rather than initiating fresh starts.
Guru's Guidance for the Day:

"Knowledge of the Panchang is the key to aligning your individual consciousness with the cosmic rhythm. Use these timings to perform actions when the universe is in support of your intentions."