Howrah Panchang for Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Howrah, West Bengal, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E.
Howrah Panchang at a glance
- In Howrah on 6 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ekadashi until 12:35 AM on 7 Oct, then Krishna Dwadashi until 11:17 PM on 7 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is Ashlesha until 10:17 PM, then Magha until 9:40 PM on 7 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is Siddha until 7:20 AM, then Sadhya until 5:00 AM on 7 Oct, then Shubha until 2:52 AM on 8 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is Bava until 1:19 PM, then Balava until 12:35 AM on 7 Oct, then Kaulava until 11:54 AM on 7 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (IST).
- In Howrah on 6 October 2026, moonrise is at 1:07 AM and moonset is at 2:32 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 2:22 PM to 3:51 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 8:27 AM to 9:56 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 11:24 AM to 12:53 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 11:01 AM to 11:48 AM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 6 October 2026.
- The Moon in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is in Karka (Cancer) until 10:17 PM, then Simha (Leo) until 9:30 PM on 8 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Tuesday |
| Tithi | Krishna Ekadashi until Krishna Dwadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha until Magha until |
| Yoga | Siddha until Sadhya until Shubha until |
| Karana | Bava until Balava until Kaulava until |
| Moon sign | Karka (Cancer) until Simha (Leo) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 50 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 10 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Howrah
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Ekadashi Vrat (tithi – ). Ekadashi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule; Vaishnava observance can fall a day later).
Texts for this day
- Ekadashi Vrat Source-backed: Narada Purana 1.23.3-4.
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti is customarily sung after the Chalisa on Tuesday.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Tuesday is customarily dedicated to Hanuman.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: the Vishnu aarti for a Vishnu 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) | Bhadrapada |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- In Howrah on 6 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ekadashi until 12:35 AM on 7 Oct, then Krishna Dwadashi until 11:17 PM on 7 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 2:22 PM to 3:51 PM (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 Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is Ashlesha until 10:17 PM, then Magha until 9:40 PM on 7 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is from 11:01 AM to 11:48 AM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 9:56 AM–11:24 AM, Amrit 11:24 AM–12:53 PM, Shubh 2:22 PM–3:51 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Howrah on 6 October 2026 is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Howrah on 6 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Howrah on 6 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 Howrah at 22.5958° N, 88.2636° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology