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Aaj Ka Panchang — 19 October 2026

Direct Answer: 19 October 2026 is a Monday (Monday). Tithi: Shukla Ashtami (18 Oct, 08:29 AM – 19 Oct, 10:52 AM). Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha. Abhijit Muhurat: 10:58 – 11:45 AM. Rahu Kaal: 07:01 – 08:28 AM.

Kolkata • Monday, October 19, 2026

🔱 Vikram Samvat 2083 • Ashwin Shukla Ashtami
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Monday, October 19, 2026

Panchang for Kolkata • Shukla Ashtami

🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083 • Ashwin Shukla Ashtami
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🌅 Sunrise
05:35 AM
🌇 Sunset
05:08 PM
✨ Abhijit
10:58 – 11:45 AM
⚠️ Rahu Kaal
07:01 – 08:28 AM
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Active Solar Nakshatra (Agrarian / Weather)

Chitra · Pada 3 (Sun in Virgo)

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

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

The eighth day of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, celebrated with Sandhi Puja and Kanya Pujan.

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Core Angas

Panchang Elements for This Day

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Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla
Duration: 18 Oct, 08:29 AM – 19 Oct, 10:52 AM
then Navami: 19 Oct, 10:52 AM – 20 Oct, 12:51 PM
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Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha

Duration: 18 Oct, 01:32 PM – 19 Oct, 04:21 PM
then Shravana: 19 Oct, 04:21 PM – 20 Oct, 06:44 PM
☀️ Sun Nakshatra: Chitra
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Yoga

Dhriti

Solar-Lunar
Duration: 19 Oct, 01:15 AM – 20 Oct, 01:53 AM
then Shula: 20 Oct, 01:53 AM – 21 Oct, 02:07 AM
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Karana

Bava

Half-Tithi
Duration: 18 Oct, 09:43 PM – 19 Oct, 10:52 AM
then Balava: 10:52 AM – 11:56 PM
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Vaara

Monday

Solar Day
Sunrise to Sunrise
✨ Shubh Muhurat Indications

Auspicious alignment for ceremonies based on classical Vedic rules

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

Avoid commencing auspicious new ventures during these periods

Rahu Kaal Most Inauspicious

07:01 – 08:28 AM

Yamaganda Avoid

11:21 AM – 12:48 PM

Gulika Kaal Saturnian

02:15 – 03:42 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.