Today's panchang for Varanasi
Today (Monday, 19 October 2026) in Varanasi: tithi Shukla Ashtami until 10:52, then Shukla Navami; nakshatra Uttara Ashadha until 15:38, then Shravana. Sunrise 05:58, sunset 17:27. Rahu kaal 07:24 to 08:50. Today: Durga Ashtami.
Festivals and fasts: Durga Ashtami
Panchang
| Weekday (vara) | Monday |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 10:52 Shukla Navami until 12:50 (next day) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha until 15:38 Shravana until 18:02 (next day) |
| Yoga | Dhriti until 00:35 (next day) Shula until 00:49 (next day) |
| Karana | Bava until 10:52 Balava until 23:55 Kaulava until 12:50 (next day) |
| Month (amanta / purnimanta) | Ashvin / Ashvin |
| Samvat | Vikram 2083 · Shaka 1948 · Parabhava |
| Moon sign | Makara (Capricorn) until 07:00 (next day) |
| Sun sign | Tula (Libra) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:58 / 17:27 |
| Moonrise / moonset | 13:13 / — |
Good and bad times
| Rahu kaal | 07:24 – 08:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:16 – 11:42 |
| Gulika kaal | 13:09 – 14:35 |
| Abhijit muhurat | 11:19 – 12:05 |
| Brahma muhurat | 04:18 – 05:08 |
Day choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | 05:58 – 07:24 | Good |
| Kaal | 07:24 – 08:50 | Avoid |
| Shubh | 08:50 – 10:16 | Good |
| Rog | 10:16 – 11:42 | Avoid |
| Udveg | 11:42 – 13:09 | Avoid |
| Char | 13:09 – 14:35 | Neutral (travel) |
| Labh | 14:35 – 16:01 | Good |
| Amrit | 16:01 – 17:27 | Good |
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Questions people ask
What is the tithi today in Varanasi?
Shukla Ashtami until 10:52, then Shukla Navami.
What time is sunrise today in Varanasi?
05:58.
When is Rahu kaal today in Varanasi?
07:24 – 08:50.
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Updated: 2026-10-19 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate