🕉️ Astronomically accurate Panchang

21 October 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra, Vaar

Direct Answer: 21 October 2026 is a Wednesday (Wednesday). Tithi: Shukla Dashami (20 Oct, 12:51 PM – 21 Oct, 02:12 PM). Nakshatra: Dhanishta. Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM – 12:29 PM. Rahu Kaal: 12:06 – 01:31 PM.

Delhi NCR • Wednesday, October 21, 2026

🔱 Vikram Samvat 2083 • Ashwin Shukla Dashami
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Panchang for Delhi NCR • Shukla Dashami

🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083 • Ashwin Shukla Dashami
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🌅 Sunrise
06:26 AM
🌇 Sunset
05:46 PM
✨ Abhijit
11:43 AM – 12:29 PM
⚠️ Rahu Kaal
12:06 – 01:31 PM
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Active Solar Nakshatra (Agrarian / Weather)

Swati · Pada 1 (Sun in Virgo)

Active for seasonal rain & crop cycle (Sept 28 – Oct 10)
🎉 Festivals & Vrats Today
Major Festival

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness.

📌 Naimittika First-time Start: Prescribed
Core Angas

Panchang Elements for This Day

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Tithi

Dashami

Shukla
Duration: 20 Oct, 12:51 PM – 21 Oct, 02:12 PM
then Ekadashi: 21 Oct, 02:12 PM – 22 Oct, 02:49 PM
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Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Duration: 20 Oct, 06:44 PM – 21 Oct, 08:29 PM
then Shatabhisha: 21 Oct, 08:29 PM – 22 Oct, 09:29 PM
☀️ Sun Nakshatra: Swati
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Yoga

Ganda

Solar-Lunar
Duration: 21 Oct, 02:07 AM – 22 Oct, 01:48 AM
then Vriddhi: 22 Oct, 01:48 AM – 23 Oct, 12:53 AM
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Karana

Garaja

Half-Tithi
Duration: 01:37 AM – 02:12 PM
then Vanija: 21 Oct, 02:12 PM – 22 Oct, 02:36 AM
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Vaara

Wednesday

Solar Day
Sunrise to Sunrise
✨ Shubh Muhurat Indications

Auspicious alignment for ceremonies based on classical Vedic rules

Vivah Muhurat (Wedding) Average
Favorable Tithi • Favorable Day of Week • Inauspicious Yoga
Griha Pravesh (Housewarming) Average
Favorable Tithi • Favorable Day of Week • Inauspicious Yoga
Vehicle Purchase (Vahan Kharid) Favorable
Favorable Tithi • Auspicious Nakshatra • Favorable Day of Week • Inauspicious Yoga
Property Purchase (Bhoomi / Makaan) Favorable
Favorable Tithi
Namkaran (Naming Ceremony) Favorable
Favorable Tithi • Auspicious Nakshatra • Favorable Day of Week • Inauspicious Yoga
⚠️ Inauspicious Windows

Avoid commencing auspicious new ventures during these periods

Rahu Kaal Most Inauspicious

12:06 – 01:31 PM

Yamaganda Avoid

09:16 – 10:41 AM

Gulika Kaal Saturnian

12:06 – 01:31 PM

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Vedic Astronomy Guide

What Are the Five Elements of Panchang?

Panchanga literally means 'five limbs' (Pancha + Anga). In Vedic timekeeping, these five astronomical calculations determine the quality and energy of every moment.

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1. Tithi

Lunar Day

The angular distance between the Sun and Moon (12° each). 30 tithis in a lunar month (15 Shukla + 15 Krishna).

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2. Nakshatra

Lunar Mansion

The 27 segments of the zodiac (13°20' each) that the Moon passes through along the ecliptic path.

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3. Yoga

Solar-Lunar Sum

Sum of longitudes of Sun and Moon divided into 27 equal parts (13°20' each), indicating overall cosmic harmony.

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4. Karana

Half-Tithi

One-half of a Tithi (6° separation). There are 11 Karanas (4 fixed and 7 repeating in cycles).

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5. Vaara

Day of the Week

The 7 solar days governed by planetary lords (Ravivara to Shanivara), measured from sunrise to next sunrise.