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Panchang

Ashvina Shukla Tritiya, Vikram Samvat 2083

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Varanasi

Panchang At A Glance

Today's Essential Elements

Vara
Mangalavara
Whole day
Tithi
Shukla Tritiya
upto 23:27, then Shukla Chaturthi
Nakshatra
Vishakha
upto 01:42, then Anuradha
Yoga
Priti
upto 20:23, then Ayushman
Karana
Taitila
upto 10:45, then Garija
Moon Rashi
Tula
205.11°
Sunrise
05:55
Solar Noon
11:44
Sunset
17:34
Day Length
11h 39m
Moonrise
08:15
Moonset
19:03

Sadhana guidance

Mangalavara, Shukla Tritiya — courage and study

Best window: Abhijit Muhurta· 11:31–12:19 · Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.
Avoid now: Yamaganda· 08:50–10:17 · Better for pause, mantra, or non-initiatory work.
Tithi focus: Shukla Tritiya· Gauri emphasis · Support with japa and svadhyaya.
Nakshatra: Vishakha· Qualities highlighted today: focus, goal orientation, attainment.

Day timeline

The full vedic day from sunrise to sunrise

010203040506070809101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Rahu KalaYamagandaGulika KalaSunrise 05:55Sunset 17:34Next sunrise 05:55

Timing Guide

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Auspicious Windows

Brahma Muhurta
04:19 – 05:07
Past

Ideal for meditation, japa, and scriptural study. Sattva is strongest.

Pratah Sandhya
05:31 – 06:19
Past

Dawn junction for sandhyavandana, gayatri japa, and pranyama.

Abhijit Muhurta
11:31 – 12:19
Upcoming

Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.

Sayahna Sandhya
17:10 – 17:58
Upcoming

Dusk junction for evening arati, japa, and contemplative reflection.

Cautionary Periods

Rahu Kala
राहु काल
14:39 – 16:07
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Yamaganda
यमगण्ड
08:50 – 10:17
Active

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Gulika Kala
गुलिक काल
11:45 – 13:12
Standard

Best to avoid initiatory or major material actions during this band.

Panchanga table

Five limbs for the day

LimbValue
Vara
वार
Mangalavara
Tithi
तिथि
Shukla Tritiya
Nakshatra
नक्षत्र
Vishakha
Yoga
योग
Priti
Karana
करण
Taitila
Rashi
राशि
Tula

Tithi deities

The Lunar Month Cycle

30 Tithis — Tritiya is active today.

Panchang FAQ

Common questions