October 12, 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Muhurat & Rahu Kaal

October 12, 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, October 12, 2026: Monday, October 12, marks the second day of Sharadiya Navratri. According to the Hindu Panchang, the day falls under Ashwina Shukla Dwitiya, with Swati Nakshatra and Vishkambha Yoga. Devotees worship Goddess Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga, during the nine-day festival.

Dwitiya Tithi continues until approximately 10:13 PM, after which Tritiya begins. Sunrise in New Delhi is around 6:20 AM and sunset around 5:54 PM. People planning religious activities can check the day's auspicious and inauspicious periods before scheduling important rituals.

📅 Today’s Panchang – October 12, 2026

• Day: Monday
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Dwitiya, until approximately 10:13 PM
• Next Tithi: Tritiya
• Nakshatra: Swati, until approximately 11:52 PM
• Yoga: Vishkambha, until approximately 8:31 PM
• Karana: Balava, until approximately 9:48 AM
• Moon Sign: Libra
• Sun Sign: Virgo
• Sunrise: 6:20 AM
• Sunset: 5:54 PM
• Special Occasion: Sharadiya Navratri Day 2; worship of Goddess Brahmacharini

🌸 Auspicious Timings

New Delhi local time

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:40 AM – 5:30 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: Approximately 5:30 PM – 6:18 PM
• Amrit Choghadiya: Approximately 4:28 PM – 5:54 PM

Important: Abhijit Muhurat overlaps with Yamaganda according to some New Delhi Panchang calculations. Check a trusted local Panchang before choosing a time for an important ceremony.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 7:46 AM – 9:13 AM
• Yamaganda: 10:40 AM – 12:07 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 1:34 PM – 3:01 PM

These periods are traditionally considered unsuitable for beginning certain auspicious activities. Timings may vary slightly depending on the calculation method and location.

🕉️ Today’s Puja and Remedy

On the second day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Brahmacharini. Light a diya in the prayer area, offer flowers and perform prayers according to family tradition. Devotees may chant “Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah” and pray for strength, peace and spiritual discipline.

Those planning a Navratri ritual should verify the appropriate local muhurat before beginning the ceremony.

Note: All timings above refer to New Delhi and may differ in other cities.