Howrah Panchang for Wednesday, 21 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 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dashami until 2:12 PM, then Shukla Ekadashi until 2:48 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 7:48 PM, then Shatabhisha until 8:49 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is Ganda until 12:33 AM on 22 Oct, then Vriddhi until 11:39 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is Gara until 2:12 PM, then Vanija until 2:36 AM on 22 Oct, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 2:48 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is at 5:35 AM and sunset is at 5:07 PM (IST).
- In Howrah on 21 October 2026, moonrise is at 1:59 PM and moonset is at 12:48 AM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 11:21 AM to 12:47 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 7:02 AM to 8:28 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 9:55 AM to 11:21 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 10:58 AM to 11:44 AM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is in effect in Howrah from 7:00 AM to 7:22 PM on 25 Oct (IST).
- The Moon in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is in Makara (Capricorn) until 7:00 AM, then Kumbha (Aquarius) until 3:04 PM on 23 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until Shukla Ekadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until Shatabhisha until |
| Yoga | Ganda until Vriddhi until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until |
| Moon sign | Makara (Capricorn) until Kumbha (Aquarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 31 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 29 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Howrah
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 21 October 2026 in Howrah.
Texts for this day
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.
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 Howrah on 21 October 2026?
- In Howrah on 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dashami until 2:12 PM, then Shukla Ekadashi until 2:48 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Howrah on 21 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 11:21 AM to 12:47 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 21 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 7:48 PM, then Shatabhisha until 8:49 PM on 22 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Howrah on 21 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is from 10:58 AM to 11:44 AM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 5:35 AM–7:02 AM, Amrit 7:02 AM–8:28 AM, Shubh 9:55 AM–11:21 AM, Labh 3:40 PM–5:07 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Howrah on 21 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Howrah on 21 October 2026 is at 5:35 AM and sunset is at 5:07 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Howrah on 21 October 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Howrah from 7:00 AM 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 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