Melbourne Panchang for Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. All times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) for 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E.
Melbourne Panchang at a glance
- In Melbourne on 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dashami until 7:42 PM, then Shukla Ekadashi until 8:18 PM on 22 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 1:18 AM on 22 Oct, then Shatabhisha until 2:19 AM on 23 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is Ganda until 6:03 AM on 22 Oct, then Vriddhi until 5:09 AM on 23 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is Taitila until 7:06 AM, then Gara until 7:42 PM, then Vanija until 8:06 AM on 22 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 7:43 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 21 October 2026, moonrise is at 2:30 PM and moonset is at 3:42 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 1:05 PM to 2:44 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 8:06 AM to 9:46 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 11:25 AM to 1:05 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 12:38 PM to 1:31 PM (UTC+11:00). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is in effect in Melbourne from 12:30 PM to 12:52 AM on 26 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The Moon in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is in Makara (Capricorn) until 12:30 PM, then Kumbha (Aquarius) until 8:34 PM on 23 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- 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 | Taitila until Gara until Vanija 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) | 13 h 16 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 43 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Melbourne
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 Melbourne.
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 Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- In Melbourne on 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dashami until 7:42 PM, then Shukla Ekadashi until 8:18 PM on 22 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 1:05 PM to 2:44 PM (UTC+11:00). 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 Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 1:18 AM on 22 Oct, then Shatabhisha until 2:19 AM on 23 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is from 12:38 PM to 1:31 PM (UTC+11:00). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 6:27 AM–8:06 AM, Amrit 8:06 AM–9:46 AM, Shubh 11:25 AM–1:05 PM, Labh 6:03 PM–7:43 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 21 October 2026 is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 7:43 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak in Melbourne on 21 October 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Melbourne from 12:30 PM to 12:52 AM on 26 Oct (UTC+11:00).
More Melbourne Panchang dates
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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 Melbourne at 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology