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Panchang

Kartika Shukla Dvadashi, Vikram Samvat 2083

Friday, October 23, 2026
Varanasi

Panchang At A Glance

Today's Essential Elements

Vara
Shukravara
Whole day
Tithi
Shukla Dvadashi
upto 14:35, then Shukla Trayodashi
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
upto 21:02, then Uttara Bhadrapada
Yoga
Dhruva
upto 22:08, then Vyaghata
Karana
Balava
upto 14:35, then Kaulava
Moon Rashi
Kumbha
327.97°
Sunrise
06:00
Solar Noon
11:42
Sunset
17:25
Day Length
11h 25m
Moonrise
15:28
Moonset
02:58

Sadhana guidance

Shukravara, Shukla Dvadashi — relationships and devotion

Best window: Abhijit Muhurta· 11:36–12:24 · Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.
Avoid now: Rahu Kala· 10:17–11:43 · Better for pause, mantra, or non-initiatory work.
Tithi focus: Shukla Dvadashi· Hari emphasis · Support with japa and svadhyaya.
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada· Qualities highlighted today: seriousness, austerity, transformative intensity.

Day timeline

The full vedic day from sunrise to sunrise

010203040506070809101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Rahu KalaYamagandaGulika KalaSunrise 06:00Sunset 17:25Next sunrise 06:00

Timing Guide

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Auspicious Windows

Brahma Muhurta
04:24 – 05:12
Past

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

Pratah Sandhya
05:36 – 06:24
Past

Dawn junction for sandhyavandana, gayatri japa, and pranyama.

Abhijit Muhurta
11:36 – 12:24
Upcoming

Universally auspicious midday window for important beginnings and sankalpa.

Sayahna Sandhya
17:01 – 17:49
Upcoming

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

Cautionary Periods

Rahu Kala
राहु काल
10:17 – 11:43
Active

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

Yamaganda
यमगण्ड
06:00 – 07:26
Standard

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

Gulika Kala
गुलिक काल
07:26 – 08:51
Standard

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

Panchanga table

Five limbs for the day

LimbValue
Vara
वार
Shukravara
Tithi
तिथि
Shukla Dvadashi
Nakshatra
नक्षत्र
Purva Bhadrapada
Yoga
योग
Dhruva
Karana
करण
Balava
Rashi
राशि
Kumbha

Tithi deities

The Lunar Month Cycle

30 Tithis — Dvadashi is active today.

Panchang FAQ

Common questions