Patna Panchang for Sunday, 18 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Patna, Bihar, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 25.5941° N, 85.1376° E.
Patna Panchang at a glance
- In Patna on 18 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 8:28 AM, then Shukla Ashtami until 10:52 AM on 19 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Patna on 18 October 2026 is Purva Ashadha until 12:49 PM, then Uttara Ashadha until 3:38 PM on 19 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Patna on 18 October 2026 is Sukarma until 11:56 PM, then Dhriti until 12:35 AM on 20 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Patna on 18 October 2026 is Vanija until 8:28 AM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 9:42 PM, then Bava until 10:52 AM on 19 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Patna on 18 October 2026 is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (IST).
- In Patna on 18 October 2026, moonrise is at 12:25 PM and moonset is at 11:05 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 3:53 PM to 5:19 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 11:34 AM to 1:00 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 2:26 PM to 3:53 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 11:11 AM to 11:57 AM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Patna on 18 October 2026.
- The Moon in Patna on 18 October 2026 is in Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 7:33 PM, then Makara (Capricorn) until 9:49 PM on 20 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Sunday |
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until Shukla Ashtami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha until Uttara Ashadha until |
| Yoga | Sukarma until Dhriti until |
| Karana | Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until |
| Moon sign | Dhanu (Sagittarius) until Makara (Capricorn) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 30 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 30 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Patna
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 18 October 2026 in Patna.
Texts for this day
- Gayatri Mantra Editorial link: the verse addresses Savitr, the solar deity; Sunday is the Sun's weekday.
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 Patna on 18 October 2026?
- In Patna on 18 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 8:28 AM, then Shukla Ashtami until 10:52 AM on 19 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Patna on 18 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 3:53 PM to 5:19 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 Patna on 18 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Patna on 18 October 2026 is Purva Ashadha until 12:49 PM, then Uttara Ashadha until 3:38 PM on 19 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Patna on 18 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Patna on 18 October 2026 is from 11:11 AM to 11:57 AM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 8:41 AM–10:08 AM, Amrit 10:08 AM–11:34 AM, Shubh 1:00 PM–2:26 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Patna on 18 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Patna on 18 October 2026 is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Patna on 18 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Patna on 18 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 Patna at 25.5941° N, 85.1376° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology