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Hindu Panchang Guru

Knowledge-Driven Vedic Daily Calculations

Delhi, India | Wednesday, 21 October 2026

The Five Limbs (Panch-Anga)

Tithi (Lunar Day) Krishna Dwitiya

Krishna Dwitiya is the second Tithi of the waning phase (Krishna Paksha) of the lunar month. It is ruled by Lord Brahma or Lord Vishnu, representing creation and sustenance. This Tithi is generally considered good for starting new ventures, especially those related to family, community, or for resolving disputes. It supports activities that bring people together or require careful planning. However, being in the waning phase, grand, expansive actions are better moderated with caution and introspection.

Nakshatra (Star) Krittika

Krittika Nakshatra spans from 26°40' Aries to 10°00' Taurus. It is ruled by Agni (the Fire God) and its planetary lord is the Sun. Symbolized by a razor or knife, Krittika represents the power to cut, penetrate, purify, and transform. It bestows a fiery, determined, and courageous nature. Individuals influenced by Krittika are sharp, ambitious, focused, and possess leadership qualities. This Nakshatra is excellent for activities requiring precision, discipline, debate, cooking, crafting, and spiritual purification. However, its intense energy can also lead to aggression, impulsiveness, or a critical nature if not channeled constructively.

Yoga (Harmony) Saadhya

Saadhya Yoga translates to 'that which can be accomplished' or 'fit for accomplishment'. It is generally considered an auspicious Yoga, particularly for undertaking tasks that require effort, perseverance, and dedication. Actions started during Saadhya Yoga are believed to achieve their desired results with success. It supports endeavors that build over time and require careful execution.

Karana (Half Tithi) Kaulava

Kaulava Karana is one of the 11 Karanas and is considered auspicious. It is associated with family, community, and social interactions. Activities such as family gatherings, forming alliances, social events, making new friends, or engaging in community service are favored during this Karana. It promotes harmony and connection among people.

Vaar (Week Day) Wednesday

Wednesday, known as Budhavar, is ruled by the planet Mercury (Budha). It is considered an auspicious day for intellectual pursuits, education, learning, communication, business negotiations, accounting, writing, travel, and starting new ventures related to trade or technology. Activities requiring sharp intellect, analysis, and adaptability are highly favored.

Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha

The phase of the moon currently dominant.

Solar & Lunar Horizons

Sunrise 06:26:00 IST
Sunset 17:41:00 IST
Moonrise 19:07:00 IST
Moonset 07:44:00 IST

Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious)

Abhijit Muhurat11:39:00 - 12:28:00 IST
Amrit Kaal02:45:00 - 04:30:00 IST (Oct 22)
Brahma Muhurat04:50:00 - 05:38:00 IST
Godhuli Muhurat17:21:00 - 18:01:00 IST
Vijaya Muhurat14:15:00 - 15:00:00 IST

Inauspicious (Stay Cautious)

Rahu Kaal13:26:00 - 14:50:00 IST
Gulika Kaal12:02:00 - 13:26:00 IST
Yamaganda10:38:00 - 12:02:00 IST
Dur Muhurat11:39:00 - 12:03:00 IST, 15:58:00 - 16:47:00 IST
Varjyam20:30:00 - 22:15:00 IST

Choghadiya Analysis

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

Day Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
06:26:00 - 07:50:00 Labha
Favorable for gains, profit, and financial transactions. Good for starting new businesses or investments.
GOOD
07:50:00 - 09:14:00 Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya, excellent for all significant activities, ceremonies, and new beginnings.
GOOD
09:14:00 - 10:38:00 Kaal
Inauspicious. Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or important negotiations during this time. Can bring obstacles and delays.
BAD
10:38:00 - 12:02:00 Shubha
Auspicious for religious activities, marriages, and spiritual endeavors. Brings purity and blessings.
GOOD
12:02:00 - 13:26:00 Roga
Inauspicious. Avoid health-related treatments (except for chronic conditions), legal matters, or journeys. Can bring illness or disputes.
BAD
13:26:00 - 14:50:00 Udveg
Inauspicious. Associated with anxiety and trouble. Avoid important meetings, ceremonies, or starting new work.
BAD
14:50:00 - 16:14:00 Chara
Neutral, or 'movable'. Good for activities involving movement, travel, or any work that is not permanent in nature.
NORMAL
16:14:00 - 17:38:00 Labha
Favorable for gains, profit, and financial transactions. Good for starting new businesses or investments.
GOOD
Night Choghadiya
Time RangeMuhuratNature
17:41:00 - 19:16:00 Udveg
Inauspicious. Associated with anxiety and trouble. Avoid important meetings, ceremonies, or starting new work.
BAD
19:16:00 - 20:52:00 Shubha
Auspicious for religious activities, marriages, and spiritual endeavors. Brings purity and blessings.
GOOD
20:52:00 - 22:28:00 Amrit
The most auspicious Choghadiya, excellent for all significant activities, ceremonies, and new beginnings.
GOOD
22:28:00 - 00:04:00 Chara
Neutral, or 'movable'. Good for activities involving movement, travel, or any work that is not permanent in nature.
NORMAL
00:04:00 - 01:40:00 Roga
Inauspicious. Avoid health-related treatments (except for chronic conditions), legal matters, or journeys. Can bring illness or disputes.
BAD
01:40:00 - 03:16:00 Kaal
Inauspicious. Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or important negotiations during this time. Can bring obstacles and delays.
BAD
03:16:00 - 04:52:00 Labha
Favorable for gains, profit, and financial transactions. Good for starting new businesses or investments.
GOOD
04:52:00 - 06:28:00 Udveg
Inauspicious. Associated with anxiety and trouble. Avoid important meetings, ceremonies, or starting new work.
BAD

Hora (Planet Hours)

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

06:26:00 - 07:26:00 Mercury Hora
Excellent for communication, business, learning, writing, and intellectual pursuits. Favorable for negotiations and travel.
07:26:00 - 08:26:00 Moon Hora
Good for emotional matters, domestic activities, nurturing, artistic endeavors, and short journeys. Favorable for establishing new routines.
08:26:00 - 09:26:00 Saturn Hora
Favorable for long-term planning, foundational work, dealing with elders or subordinates, and discipline. Avoid hasty decisions.
09:26:00 - 10:26:00 Jupiter Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual practices, financial dealings, education, consulting, and seeking blessings. Promotes growth and wisdom.
10:26:00 - 11:26:00 Mars Hora
Good for competitive activities, physical tasks, legal matters, and asserting oneself. Can bring courage but also impulsiveness.
11:26:00 - 12:26:00 Sun Hora
Favorable for government dealings, seeking authority, leadership roles, public appearances, and boosting confidence.
12:26:00 - 13:26:00 Venus Hora
Auspicious for artistic activities, romance, luxury, relaxation, and social gatherings. Enhances creativity and harmony.
13:26:00 - 14:26:00 Mercury Hora
Excellent for communication, business, learning, writing, and intellectual pursuits. Favorable for negotiations and travel.
14:26:00 - 15:26:00 Moon Hora
Good for emotional matters, domestic activities, nurturing, artistic endeavors, and short journeys. Favorable for establishing new routines.
15:26:00 - 16:26:00 Saturn Hora
Favorable for long-term planning, foundational work, dealing with elders or subordinates, and discipline. Avoid hasty decisions.
16:26:00 - 17:26:00 Jupiter Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual practices, financial dealings, education, consulting, and seeking blessings. Promotes growth and wisdom.
17:26:00 - 18:26:00 Mars Hora
Good for competitive activities, physical tasks, legal matters, and asserting oneself. Can bring courage but also impulsiveness.
18:26:00 - 19:26:00 Sun Hora
Favorable for government dealings, seeking authority, leadership roles, public appearances, and boosting confidence.
19:26:00 - 20:26:00 Venus Hora
Auspicious for artistic activities, romance, luxury, relaxation, and social gatherings. Enhances creativity and harmony.
20:26:00 - 21:26:00 Mercury Hora
Excellent for communication, business, learning, writing, and intellectual pursuits. Favorable for negotiations and travel.
21:26:00 - 22:26:00 Moon Hora
Good for emotional matters, domestic activities, nurturing, artistic endeavors, and short journeys. Favorable for establishing new routines.
22:26:00 - 23:26:00 Saturn Hora
Favorable for long-term planning, foundational work, dealing with elders or subordinates, and discipline. Avoid hasty decisions.
23:26:00 - 00:26:00 Jupiter Hora
Highly auspicious for spiritual practices, financial dealings, education, consulting, and seeking blessings. Promotes growth and wisdom.
00:26:00 - 01:26:00 Mars Hora
Good for competitive activities, physical tasks, legal matters, and asserting oneself. Can bring courage but also impulsiveness.
01:26:00 - 02:26:00 Sun Hora
Favorable for government dealings, seeking authority, leadership roles, public appearances, and boosting confidence.
02:26:00 - 03:26:00 Venus Hora
Auspicious for artistic activities, romance, luxury, relaxation, and social gatherings. Enhances creativity and harmony.
03:26:00 - 04:26:00 Mercury Hora
Excellent for communication, business, learning, writing, and intellectual pursuits. Favorable for negotiations and travel.
04:26:00 - 05:26:00 Moon Hora
Good for emotional matters, domestic activities, nurturing, artistic endeavors, and short journeys. Favorable for establishing new routines.
05:26:00 - 06:26:00 Saturn Hora
Favorable for long-term planning, foundational work, dealing with elders or subordinates, and discipline. Avoid hasty decisions.

Vedic Calendar Metadata

Vikram Samvat 2083 (Pingala)
Shaka Samvat 1948 (Krodhi)
Ayana Dakshinayana
Ritu (Season) Sharad Ritu
Month (Purnimanta) Kartik (Krishna Paksha)
Month (Amanta) Ashvin (Krishna Paksha)
Guru Insight
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, unfolds with the vibrant energy of Mercury (Budha) at its helm, making it an excellent day for intellectual pursuits, communication, and business dealings. The Tithi is Krishna Dwitiya, generally favorable for new beginnings that are carefully planned, particularly those fostering family and community connections. As it falls in the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha), there's an underlying energy of introspection and gradual release, suggesting a more reserved approach to grand public ventures and a focus on inner development or planning. The dominant celestial influence comes from Krittika Nakshatra, which began early this morning. Ruled by Agni Deva (the Fire God) and the Sun, Krittika imbues the day with a powerful, purifying, and determined essence. It's a Nakshatra of cutting through obstacles, disciplined effort, and sharp discernment. This makes the day potent for tasks requiring precision, courage, and a resolute will. Activities like debates, legal matters, focused studies, or even culinary arts find support. However, one must be mindful of Krittika's fiery nature, which can manifest as impatience or a tendency towards conflict if not channeled with awareness. The Saadhya Yoga ensures that endeavors undertaken today are likely to yield results, encouraging sincere effort. The Kaulava Karana further enhances social interactions and community building, softening Krittika's sharp edge with a sense of camaraderie. Overall, the day is a dynamic blend of Mercury's intellect and Krittika's fiery resolve. It's an opportune time for focused work, strategic planning, and activities that require keen insight and determination. Engage in communication, business, and skill-based tasks, but remember to balance Krittika's intensity with thoughtful consideration to avoid potential friction. Spiritual practices aimed at purification and disciplined self-improvement would be particularly potent.
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."