Panchang Today is your day’s small compass, pointing you towards better timing, calmer choices, and fewer avoidable snags. Aaj Ka Panchang isn’t only about ritual, it’s also about rhythm, the Moon’s mood, the day’s sensitive hours, and the pockets of time that feel naturally supportive. In a busy India where mornings begin with commutes and evenings end with family duties, this guidance keeps you connected to your cultural roots while staying practical. Plan thoughtfully, speak mindfully, and act at the right hour. Below are the important Panchang details for October 22, 2026 for India: Date & Day Details Date & Day DetailsThursday arrives with Shukla Paksh 11 (Ekadasi), a tithi known for restraint, clarity, and devotional focus. Ekadasi is like a clean breeze through the mind. You feel the pull to simplify, to say no to excess, and to return to what’s essential. This tithi stays in force until 14:48:10, after which Shukla Paksh 12 (Dvadasi) begins. In day to day terms, the first half of the day supports discipline, fasting intentions, prayer, study, and steady work that doesn’t need constant course correction. After the tithi changes, practical follow through improves, so keep your heavier execution tasks for later if you can.The Moon sits in Satabhisaj Nakshatra up to 20:49:00, then moves into P.Bhadrapada. Satabhisaj is linked with Varuna, the keeper of cosmic order and truth, and it carries a healing, protective quality. Think of it as a star-field that prefers clean systems. It supports research, medical or wellness routines, technology work, auditing, decluttering files, and honest conversations that clear the air. Still, it doesn’t like drama. If someone pushes you to react fast, pause and respond after checking facts. Once P.Bhadrapada begins, the emotional tone turns more inward and reflective, better for prayer, journaling, and compassionate decision-making.The Moon sign is Aquarius 12.2 today, bringing a rational, big-picture outlook. Aquarius energy makes you want to fix what’s inefficient, whether it’s your household schedule or a team process at work. It can also make you sound detached without meaning to. Speak with warmth. The Moon transitions to Pisces at 23/10/2026 15:03:48, so you may notice feelings become softer and more intuitive as you move closer to that change.Yoga Vriddhi runs until 23:39:44, and its name itself suggests growth and increase. It’s good for building momentum, learning, long-term planning, and strengthening commitments. Karan Visti lasts till 14:48:10, then Bava continues till 02:48:08. Visti can feel edgy and stop start, so keep the early hours simple and deliberate. Bava brings a steadier hand, better for completing tasks, sending confirmations, and sticking to what you promised.Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)The day opens with Brahma Muhurta from 2026-10-22 04:19:06 to 2026-10-22 05:09:30. This is the quietest stretch, like the sky holding its breath before sunrise. It’s ideal for japa, meditation, scriptural reading, and setting a sankalp for Ekadasi. If you’ve been feeling mentally cluttered, wake up into this window and you’ll feel the difference.Pratah Sandhya runs from 2026-10-22 04:44:18 to 2026-10-22 05:59:54. Use it for Surya arghya, gentle stretching, and a calm start before messages and calls begin. Midday gives Abhijit Muhurta from 2026-10-22 11:19:34 to 2026-10-22 12:05:14, a supportive pocket for starting something clean and straightforward. File important paperwork, submit an application, have a clear meeting, or take a decision that needs steadiness.Amrit Kalam is seen from 2026-10-22 13:18:50 to 2026-10-22 14:58:50. This is nourishing time, good for prayers, healing intentions, and constructive conversations. Vijaya Muhurta appears from 2026-10-22 13:36:34 to 2026-10-22 14:22:14, favouring victories, interviews, and negotiations, but keep an eye on overlapping sensitive periods. Choose your actions wisely, and avoid impulsive financial commitments.Evening brings Godhuli Muhurta from 2026-10-22 17:24:47 to 2026-10-22 17:49:59, followed by Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-10-22 17:24:47 to 2026-10-22 18:40:23. Light a diya, sit with your family, and let the mind settle after the day’s rush. For deeper spiritual practice, Nishita Muhurta from 2026-10-22 23:17:35 to 2026-10-23 00:07:59 supports intense mantra, quiet prayer, and inner work.Choghadiya also offers guidance. Day auspicious periods include Shubh @ 05:59, Laabh @ 11:42, Amrit @ 13:07, and Shubh @ 15:59. At night, Amrit @ 17:24, Laabh @ 23:42, Shubh @ 26:51, and Amrit @ 28:25 can be used for prayer, study, and calm household planning.Inauspicious Timings Inauspicious TimingsRahu Kaal today is from 13:07 to 14:33. This is a shadowy slice of time where outcomes can feel unpredictable, and small errors have a way of multiplying. Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, making big purchases, or locking major financial decisions in this period. If you must work, do routine tasks, clean up pending items, and stay patient with delays. A simple remedy is to sit for a few minutes, breathe steadily, and chant the Rahu mantra, Om Raam Rahave Namaha. Quiet mind, steady voice. That’s the way through.The detailed Rahu Kaal as per the day’s calculations is also noted as 2026-10-22 13:07:57 to 2026-10-22 14:33:33. Treat this entire band with caution and keep your wallet closed today, especially for online shopping or quick transfers.Yamaganda runs from 2026-10-22 05:59:54 to 2026-10-22 07:25:30. Keep your morning simple. Avoid beginning a new course, a new job process, or an important journey right in this window. Gulika Kaal is from 2026-10-22 08:51:07 to 2026-10-22 10:16:43, another period best used for routine work and not for first moves.Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-10-22 09:48:14 to 2026-10-22 10:34:14, and again from 2026-10-22 14:22:14 to 2026-10-22 15:08:14. In these stretches, avoid heated discussions with family, avoid risky driving habits, and don’t send sharp emails that you may regret later.Varjyam is seen from 2026-10-23 03:21:35 to 2026-10-23 04:59:07. If you’re awake at that hour, keep the mind quiet. No impulsive decisions, no dramatic messages.Two broader influences are also listed. Baana (Nripa) runs from 2026-10-22 05:59:54 to 2026-10- 22 20:39:54, urging you to act with dignity and restraint. Panchaka spans from 2026-10-22 05:59:54 to 2026-10-23 06:00:26, so keep things conservative, avoid avoidable risks, and double check plans.Choghadiya inauspicious periods are Rog @ 07:25, Udveg @ 08:50, and Kaal @ 14:33 in the daytime. At night, watch Rog @ 20:33, Kaal @ 22:08, and Udveg @ 25:16. Use them for rest, light reading, and routine chores, not bold beginnings.Rahu Kaal Timings Across India Rahu Kaal Timings Across IndiaRahu Kaal changes from place to place across India because it’s calculated using local sunrise, and sunrise differs by longitude even on the same date. That’s why one city’s Rahu Kaal won’t exactly match another’s. The table below shows Rahu Kaal for major Indian cities, so you can follow the timing that fits your location without confusion.City Rahu Kaal Mumbai 13:49 – 15:16Delhi (NCR) 13:30 – 14:54Bengaluru 13:32 – 15:00Hyderabad 13:27 – 14:54Chennai 13:21 – 14:49Ahmedabad 13:49 – 15:16Pune 13:45 – 15:12Kolkata 12:46 – 14:13Jaipur 13:36 – 15:01Kochi 13:38 – 15:07Lucknow 13:15 – 14:40Indore 13:37 – 15:03Guwahati 12:32 – 13:58Chandigarh 13:30 – 14:55Surat 13:49 – 15:15Visakhapatnam 13:08 – 14:35Nagpur 13:24 – 14:50Coimbatore 13:35 – 15:03Varanasi 13:07 – 14:33Bhubaneswar 12:57 – 14:24Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & MoonsetSunrise is at 05:59:37, a clean starting bell for the day. If you can, take two quiet minutes at this time, offer a short prayer, and set one intention you’ll actually keep. Sunset arrives at 17:24:42, and that gentle shift from light to dusk is perfect for closing loops, not opening new ones. Finish calls, settle accounts, and speak a little softer at home. The mind relaxes faster when the day is properly wrapped.Moonrise is at 02:52:25 PM, bringing the Moon’s presence into the afternoon sky. Emotionally, this can make you more aware of what’s unsaid. On Ekadasi, that sensitivity can become spiritual fuel if you direct it into prayer or seva, and not into overthinking.Moonset is at 03:00:41 AM, Oct 23. Late night and pre-dawn hours can feel unusually reflective under today’s Moon tone. If sleep is light, don’t fight it. Read a few lines of a prayer, do slow breathing, and let thoughts pass like clouds. Morning will come soon enough, and with it, another chance to do things better.Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations Vrat/Festival Information & RecommendationsPapankusha Ekadashi is observed today, an annual festival noted in the Hindu month of Ashvina (amanta). This Ekadasi is cherished for its promise of cleansing, as if the heart is washed the way the first winter breeze clears dusty air. The traditional story speaks of the power of devotion to Lord Vishnu and the turning away from old mistakes. The name itself reminds devotees that even deep rooted wrong habits can be uprooted when faith becomes firm. For many households, this day is kept with a simple routine, a clean home corner for worship, tulsi and Vishnu naam, and a quieter attitude towards food, speech, and distractions.Since it is Ekadasi, Ekadashi Vrat is also observed as a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Some people keep a nirjala fast, while others take phalahar. The spirit is the same, reduce indulgence and increase remembrance. If fasting isn’t possible due to health or work demands, keep it honest. Eat simple sattvic food, avoid grains if your tradition follows that, and focus oncharity. Even a small act like feeding someone, donating groceries, or helping at home without being asked carries weight on this tithi.What does today’s sky ask from you, in plain language? With the Moon in Aquarius 12.2 and Satabhisaj’s Varuna influence, truth matters. Clean records, clear boundaries, and fewer half promises. At work, don’t gossip in corridors or group chats. Your boss will notice the one who stays steady and delivers. If you have a meeting, go prepared and keep your points crisp. People will respect you.In relationships, Ekadasi energy can make you less tolerant of mess, emotional or practical. Don’t turn that into criticism. Ask a simple question instead, can we do this better together? At home, help with one task that usually falls on someone else. Small kindness, big peace.Spiritually, keep a short, repeatable practice. Light a diya in the evening, read a few verses, chant Om Raam Rahave Namaha during the sensitive hours, and spend ten minutes in silence before sleep. Keep your food simple, keep your words clean, and keep one promise you made to yourself. That is your actionable plan for today, and it will carry you safely through Ekadasi’s discipline and into tomorrow’s steadier flow.
