Dhanbad Panchang for Friday, 23 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 23.7957° N, 86.4304° E.
Dhanbad Panchang at a glance
- In Dhanbad on 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 2:36 PM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 1:37 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 9:03 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 8:32 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is Dhruva until 10:08 PM, then Vyaghata until 8:01 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is Balava until 2:36 PM, then Kaulava until 2:12 AM on 24 Oct, then Taitila until 1:37 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:11 PM (IST).
- In Dhanbad on 23 October 2026, moonrise is at 3:13 PM and moonset is at 2:43 AM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 10:02 AM to 11:28 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 2:20 PM to 3:45 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 7:11 AM to 8:36 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 11:05 AM to 11:51 AM (IST).
- Panchak is in effect in Dhanbad from 7:00 AM on 21 Oct to 7:22 PM on 25 Oct (IST).
- The Moon in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 3:04 PM, then Meena (Pisces) until 7:22 PM on 25 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until Shukla Trayodashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until Uttara Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Dhruva until Vyaghata until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (Aquarius) until Meena (Pisces) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 26 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 34 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Dhanbad
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
Texts for this day
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva observance.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- In Dhanbad on 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 2:36 PM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 1:37 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 10:02 AM to 11:28 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 Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 9:03 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 8:32 PM on 24 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is from 11:05 AM to 11:51 AM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 7:11 AM–8:36 AM, Amrit 8:36 AM–10:02 AM, Shubh 11:28 AM–12:54 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026 is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:11 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Dhanbad on 23 October 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Dhanbad from 7:00 AM on 21 Oct to 7:22 PM on 25 Oct (IST).
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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 Dhanbad at 23.7957° N, 86.4304° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology