October 13, 2026 Panchang: Maa Chandraghanta Puja

October 13, 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Muhurat and Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, October 13, 2026: Tuesday marks the third day of Sharadiya Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. Devotees offer prayers to the Goddess and seek courage, peace and prosperity during the nine-day festival.

According to the New Delhi Panchang, the day falls under Ashwina Shukla Tritiya, with Vishakha Nakshatra and Priti Yoga. Tritiya Tithi is expected to continue until approximately 11:28 PM, followed by Chaturthi. Here are the important Panchang details, auspicious timings and Rahu Kaal for October 13, 2026.

📅 Today’s Panchang – October 13, 2026

• Day: Tuesday
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Tritiya, until approximately 11:28 PM
• Next Tithi: Chaturthi
• Nakshatra: Vishakha, until approximately 1:42 AM on October 14
• Yoga: Priti, until approximately 8:23 PM
• Karana: Taitila until approximately 10:46 AM, followed by Gara
• Moon Sign: Libra
• Sun Sign: Virgo
• Sunrise: 6:20 AM
• Sunset: 5:53 PM
• Special Occasion: Third day of Sharadiya Navratri; worship of Goddess Chandraghanta

🌸 Auspicious Timings

New Delhi local time

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:41 AM – 5:31 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: Approximately 2:02 PM – 2:49 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 5:29 PM – 6:17 PM
• Amrit Kaal: Approximately 4:13 PM – 5:57 PM

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 3:00 PM – 4:27 PM
• Yamaganda: 9:13 AM – 10:40 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 12:07 PM – 1:33 PM

Traditional Hindu astrology generally advises avoiding the start of important auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal. Timings can differ by location and calculation method, so check a local Panchang when planning rituals.

🕉️ Today’s Puja and Remedy

On the third day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Chandraghanta. Light a diya, offer flowers and pray with devotion. The mantra “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah” may be chanted during worship. Devotees can also offer prayers for peace, courage and the well-being of their families.

Note: The timings above are for New Delhi. Sunrise, sunset and auspicious periods may vary in other cities.