Ayodhya Panchang for Saturday, 3 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 26.7922° N, 82.1998° E.
Ayodhya Panchang at a glance
- In Ayodhya on 3 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Saptami until 8:00 AM, then Krishna Ashtami until 5:52 AM on 4 Oct, then Krishna Navami until 3:54 AM on 5 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is Ardra until 1:29 AM on 4 Oct, then Punarvasu until 12:14 AM on 5 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is Variyan until 3:21 PM, then Parigha until 12:32 PM on 4 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is Bava until 8:00 AM, then Balava until 6:55 PM, then Kaulava until 5:52 AM on 4 Oct, then Taitila until 4:51 PM on 4 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is at 5:54 AM and sunset is at 5:45 PM (IST).
- In Ayodhya on 3 October 2026, moonrise is at 11:11 PM and moonset is at 12:43 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 8:52 AM to 10:21 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 1:18 PM to 2:47 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 5:54 AM to 7:23 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 11:26 AM to 12:13 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026.
- The Moon in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is in Mithuna (Gemini) until 6:32 PM on 4 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Saturday |
| Tithi | Krishna Saptami until Krishna Ashtami until Krishna Navami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Ardra until Punarvasu until |
| Yoga | Variyan until Parigha until |
| Karana | Bava until Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Mithuna (Gemini) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 51 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 9 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Ayodhya
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 3 October 2026 in Ayodhya.
Texts for this day
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti for Saturday Hanuman worship.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Saturday Hanuman worship is a common custom.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Bhadrapada |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- In Ayodhya on 3 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Saptami until 8:00 AM, then Krishna Ashtami until 5:52 AM on 4 Oct, then Krishna Navami until 3:54 AM on 5 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 8:52 AM to 10:21 AM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is Ardra until 1:29 AM on 4 Oct, then Punarvasu until 12:14 AM on 5 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is from 11:26 AM to 12:13 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 7:23 AM–8:52 AM, Labh 1:18 PM–2:47 PM, Amrit 2:47 PM–4:16 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026 is at 5:54 AM and sunset is at 5:45 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Ayodhya on 3 October 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Ayodhya at 26.7922° N, 82.1998° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology