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Hindu Panchang Guru

Knowledge-Driven Vedic Daily Calculations

Delhi, India | Tuesday, 20 October 2026

The Five Limbs (Panch-Anga)

Tithi (Lunar Day) Shukla Tritiya (till 09:15 PM IST), then Shukla Chaturthi

Shukla Tritiya is the third lunar day of the waxing moon, symbolizing growth and auspicious beginnings. It is ruled by Gauri (Goddess Parvati), representing strength, beauty, and fertility. This Tithi is considered 'Jaya Tithi' (victorious) and is generally auspicious for commencing new ventures, artistic pursuits, beautification, housewarming, shaving, or cutting hair. It promotes harmony and successful starts. From 09:15 PM IST, Shukla Chaturthi begins, ruled by Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. While not ideal for starting purely auspicious events, it is excellent for propitiating Ganesha to overcome challenges, spiritual practices, and seeking blessings for success.

Nakshatra (Star) Jyeshtha (starts 07:45 AM IST, active for most of the day)

The early morning hours are influenced by Anuradha Nakshatra (till 07:45 AM IST), ruled by Mitra (the god of friendship) and Saturn, fostering collaboration, devotion, and success through networking. From 07:45 AM IST, Jyeshtha Nakshatra becomes active, ruled by Indra (the king of gods) and Mercury. Jyeshtha signifies leadership, authority, protection, and strategic thinking. It bestows shrewdness, courage, and the ability to take charge. This nakshatra is powerful for administrative tasks, assuming leadership roles, defending oneself, or performing tasks requiring intelligence and swift action. It is a 'Tikshna' (sharp) nakshatra, making it suitable for cutting ties or confronting adversaries. However, it can also bring a sense of responsibility or a tendency towards isolation. People born under Jyeshtha are often seen as mature and protective.

Yoga (Harmony) Saubhagya (starts 01:30 PM IST, active for most of the day)

The day begins with Ayushman Yoga (till 01:30 PM IST), meaning 'long-lived' or 'blessed with longevity'. It is generally auspicious for health-related activities, starting new ventures, and planting. From 01:30 PM IST, Saubhagya Yoga commences. 'Saubhagya' translates to 'good fortune' or 'auspiciousness'. This Yoga is considered highly propitious for almost all auspicious activities, including marriage ceremonies, commencing new ventures, spiritual practices, travel, and seeking prosperity. Any work undertaken during Saubhagya Yoga is believed to yield fruitful results and bring good luck and harmony.

Karana (Half Tithi) Garija (till 10:10 AM IST), then Vanija (till 09:15 PM IST), then Vishti

The day starts with Garija Karana (till 10:10 AM IST), associated with stability, strength, and solid foundations, making it favorable for housewarming or inaugurations. Following this, Vanija Karana (till 09:15 PM IST) takes over. Vanija, meaning 'trader', is highly favorable for business, commerce, financial transactions, buying, and selling. It supports all activities related to material gain and exchange. Later in the evening, from 09:15 PM IST, Vishti Karana (also known as Bhadra) begins. Vishti is considered highly inauspicious and should be strictly avoided for all important, new, or auspicious activities due to its destructive and malefic nature. It is best used for mundane or challenging tasks.

Vaar (Week Day) Tuesday

Tuesday (Mangalvar) is ruled by Mars (Mangal), the fiery and energetic planet associated with courage, aggression, ambition, and physical strength. It is considered an opportune day for activities requiring boldness, competition, physical labor, dealing with disputes, real estate transactions, and mechanical work. However, its intense energy can sometimes lead to impulsiveness or conflict. Devotion to Lord Hanuman or Kartikeya is highly recommended on this day to channel Martian energy constructively and ensure favorable outcomes.

Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha

The phase of the moon currently dominant.

Solar & Lunar Horizons

Sunrise 06:27 AM IST
Sunset 05:43 PM IST
Moonrise 03:00 PM IST
Moonset 03:20 AM IST (Oct 21, 2026)

Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious)

Abhijit Muhurat11:47 AM - 12:33 PM IST
Amrit Kaal03:45 PM - 05:15 PM IST
Brahma Muhurat04:47 AM - 05:37 AM IST
Godhuli Muhurat05:39 PM - 06:03 PM IST
Vijaya Muhurat02:00 PM - 02:46 PM IST

Inauspicious (Stay Cautious)

Rahu Kaal03:00 PM - 04:30 PM IST
Gulika Kaal12:00 PM - 01:30 PM IST
Yamaganda09:00 AM - 10:30 AM IST
Dur Muhurat08:38 AM - 09:24 AM IST & 10:59 PM - 11:51 PM IST
Varjyam07:20 PM - 08:50 PM IST

Choghadiya Analysis

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

Day Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
06:27 AM - 07:51 AM Rog
Unfavorable for auspicious work; can bring disputes, illness, or legal issues. Best to avoid new beginnings.
BAD
07:51 AM - 09:16 AM Udveg
Associated with anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Avoid important decision-making or new ventures.
BAD
09:16 AM - 10:40 AM Chala
Neutral/mixed. Good for travel, moving goods, or activities that are not meant for permanence. Avoid stable commitments.
GOOD
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM Labha
Highly auspicious for business, education, financial gains, and initiating profitable ventures.
GOOD
12:05 PM - 01:29 PM Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya. Excellent for all significant, long-lasting, and spiritual endeavors. Ensures success and prosperity.
GOOD
01:29 PM - 02:54 PM Kaal
Highly inauspicious; linked with loss, obstacles, and negative outcomes. Avoid all important tasks.
BAD
02:54 PM - 04:18 PM Shubha
Auspicious for ceremonies, religious activities, marriage proposals, and community gatherings. Brings good fortune.
GOOD
04:18 PM - 05:43 PM Rog
Unfavorable for auspicious work; can bring disputes, illness, or legal issues. Best to avoid new beginnings.
BAD
Night Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
05:43 PM - 07:18 PM Kaal
Highly inauspicious; linked with loss, obstacles, and negative outcomes. Avoid all important tasks.
BAD
07:18 PM - 08:53 PM Labha
Auspicious for business, education, financial gains, and initiating profitable ventures.
GOOD
08:53 PM - 10:28 PM Udveg
Associated with anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Avoid important decision-making or new ventures.
BAD
10:28 PM - 12:03 AM (Oct 21) Shubha
Auspicious for ceremonies, religious activities, marriage proposals, and community gatherings. Brings good fortune.
GOOD
12:03 AM - 01:38 AM (Oct 21) Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya. Excellent for all significant, long-lasting, and spiritual endeavors. Ensures success and prosperity.
GOOD
01:38 AM - 03:13 AM (Oct 21) Chala
Neutral/mixed. Good for travel, moving goods, or activities that are not meant for permanence. Avoid stable commitments.
GOOD
03:13 AM - 04:48 AM (Oct 21) Rog
Unfavorable for auspicious work; can bring disputes, illness, or legal issues. Best to avoid new beginnings.
BAD
04:48 AM - 06:27 AM (Oct 21) Udveg
Associated with anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Avoid important decision-making or new ventures.
BAD

Hora (Planet Hours)

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

06:27 AM - 07:23 AM Mars (Mangal) Hora
Favorable for competitive activities, physical work, real estate matters, and demonstrating courage. Avoid conflict.
07:23 AM - 08:19 AM Sun (Surya) Hora
Good for government work, seeking authority, leadership roles, and healing. Boosts confidence and recognition.
08:19 AM - 09:15 AM Venus (Shukra) Hora
Auspicious for romance, arts, luxury purchases, social interactions, and creative endeavors. Enhances beauty and pleasure.
09:15 AM - 10:11 AM Mercury (Budha) Hora
Excellent for communication, business deals, learning, writing, and signing agreements. Promotes intelligence and adaptability.
10:11 AM - 11:07 AM Moon (Chandra) Hora
Good for emotional matters, travel, nurturing activities, and liquid transactions. Fosters peace and emotional well-being.
11:07 AM - 12:03 PM Saturn (Shani) Hora
Best for long-term planning, labor-intensive tasks, and spiritual contemplation. Avoid new, quick ventures; demands patience.
12:03 PM - 12:59 PM Jupiter (Guru) Hora
Highly auspicious for education, finance, religious ceremonies, spiritual growth, and seeking blessings. Brings wisdom and prosperity.
12:59 PM - 01:55 PM Mars (Mangal) Hora
Favorable for competitive activities, physical work, real estate matters, and demonstrating courage. Avoid conflict.
01:55 PM - 02:51 PM Sun (Surya) Hora
Good for government work, seeking authority, leadership roles, and healing. Boosts confidence and recognition.
02:51 PM - 03:47 PM Venus (Shukra) Hora
Auspicious for romance, arts, luxury purchases, social interactions, and creative endeavors. Enhances beauty and pleasure.
03:47 PM - 04:43 PM Mercury (Budha) Hora
Excellent for communication, business deals, learning, writing, and signing agreements. Promotes intelligence and adaptability.
04:43 PM - 05:43 PM Moon (Chandra) Hora
Good for emotional matters, travel, nurturing activities, and liquid transactions. Fosters peace and emotional well-being.
05:43 PM - 06:47 PM Saturn (Shani) Hora
Best for long-term planning, labor-intensive tasks, and spiritual contemplation. Avoid new, quick ventures; demands patience.
06:47 PM - 07:51 PM Jupiter (Guru) Hora
Highly auspicious for education, finance, religious ceremonies, spiritual growth, and seeking blessings. Brings wisdom and prosperity.
07:51 PM - 08:55 PM Mars (Mangal) Hora
Favorable for competitive activities, physical work, real estate matters, and demonstrating courage. Avoid conflict.
08:55 PM - 09:59 PM Sun (Surya) Hora
Good for government work, seeking authority, leadership roles, and healing. Boosts confidence and recognition.
09:59 PM - 11:03 PM Venus (Shukra) Hora
Auspicious for romance, arts, luxury purchases, social interactions, and creative endeavors. Enhances beauty and pleasure.
11:03 PM - 12:07 AM (Oct 21) Mercury (Budha) Hora
Excellent for communication, business deals, learning, writing, and signing agreements. Promotes intelligence and adaptability.
12:07 AM - 01:11 AM (Oct 21) Moon (Chandra) Hora
Good for emotional matters, travel, nurturing activities, and liquid transactions. Fosters peace and emotional well-being.
01:11 AM - 02:15 AM (Oct 21) Saturn (Shani) Hora
Best for long-term planning, labor-intensive tasks, and spiritual contemplation. Avoid new, quick ventures; demands patience.
02:15 AM - 03:19 AM (Oct 21) Jupiter (Guru) Hora
Highly auspicious for education, finance, religious ceremonies, spiritual growth, and seeking blessings. Brings wisdom and prosperity.
03:19 AM - 04:23 AM (Oct 21) Mars (Mangal) Hora
Favorable for competitive activities, physical work, real estate matters, and demonstrating courage. Avoid conflict.
04:23 AM - 05:27 AM (Oct 21) Sun (Surya) Hora
Good for government work, seeking authority, leadership roles, and healing. Boosts confidence and recognition.
05:27 AM - 06:27 AM (Oct 21) Venus (Shukra) Hora
Auspicious for romance, arts, luxury purchases, social interactions, and creative endeavors. Enhances beauty and pleasure.

Vedic Calendar Metadata

Vikram Samvat 2083
Shaka Samvat 1948
Ayana Dakshinayana
Ritu (Season) Sharad Ritu
Month (Purnimanta) Kartik
Month (Amanta) Kartik
Guru Insight
Today, October 20, 2026, unfurls with a powerful and assertive energy, characteristic of a Tuesday ruled by Mars. This is a day to embrace courage, tackle challenges head-on, and make decisive moves. The lunar day begins with Shukla Tritiya, a 'victorious' Tithi favorable for new, growth-oriented initiatives, transitioning to Shukla Chaturthi in the late evening, which calls for reverence to Lord Ganesha to navigate any emerging obstacles. The Nakshatra energies shift from the collaborative and friendly Anuradha in the early morning to the intensely leadership-oriented Jyeshtha, which dominates most of the day. This signifies a movement from seeking partnerships to taking command, making it an excellent period for strategic planning, administrative tasks, and asserting authority. The Yoga dynamic is highly positive, evolving from Ayushman (longevity) to the supremely auspicious Saubhagya (good fortune) in the early afternoon, making the post-noon period especially potent for any significant and auspicious undertakings. However, one must be cautious with the Karana, which progresses from stable Garija to commercial Vanija, but then succumbs to the highly inauspicious Vishti (Bhadra) from 09:15 PM IST onwards; critical activities should be avoided after this time. The day's auspicious timings, including Abhijit Muhurat, Amrit Kaal (afternoon), and Vijaya Muhurat, provide powerful windows for success, particularly for new ventures or confronting challenges. Conversely, the inauspicious Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda, and Dur Muhurat demand strict avoidance for any important initiations. The Choghadiya cycles offer a mixed bag, with 'Labha' and 'Amrit' providing excellent opportunities during the day, especially around midday and early afternoon. The Hora cycles further fine-tune the planetary influences, with Mars Hora for action, Sun for authority, Jupiter for wisdom, and Mercury for communication. In summary, this day is designed for powerful execution and leadership, especially in the afternoon. Channel the Martian energy with intention, utilize the Saubhagya Yoga for positive outcomes, and remain vigilant during the inauspicious periods, particularly the late evening Vishti Karana, to ensure a productive and harmonious day.
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."