Aaj ka panchang · Varanasi · IST
Panchang for Sunday, 4 October 2026 in Varanasi
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:51 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Varanasi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Ravivara (Sunday)
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami until Sun 4 Oct, 5:52 AM
Krishna Navami from Sun 4 Oct, 5:52 AM
Krishna Dashami from Mon 5 Oct, 3:54 AM
Nakshatra
Punarvasu until Mon 5 Oct, 12:14 AM
Pushya from Mon 5 Oct, 12:14 AM
Yoga
Parigha until Sun 4 Oct, 12:31 PM
Shiva from Sun 4 Oct, 12:31 PM
Karana
Kaulava until Sun 4 Oct, 5:52 AM
Taitila from Sun 4 Oct, 5:52 AM
Gara from Sun 4 Oct, 4:52 PM
Vanija from Mon 5 Oct, 3:54 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Gemini (Mithuna) until Sun 4 Oct, 6:32 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:51 AM
- Sunset: 5:42 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:15 AM to 5:03 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:22 AM to 12:10 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 4:13 PM to 5:42 PM
- Yamaganda: 11:46 AM to 1:15 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 2:44 PM to 4:13 PM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 4 October 2026?
On Sunday 4 October 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Krishna paksha Ashtami, which ends at Sun 4 Oct, 5:52 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 4 October 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Punarvasu, until Mon 5 Oct, 12:14 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 4 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on Sunday 4 October 2026 is 4:13 PM to 5:42 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Varanasi, sunrise is 5:51 AM and sunset is 5:42 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:22 AM to 12:10 PM in Varanasi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Varanasi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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