October 22, 2026 Panchang: Papankusha Ekadashi

October 22, 2026 Panchang: Ekadashi, Muhurat and Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, October 22, 2026: Thursday marks Papankusha Ekadashi, observed during the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Ashwin. Ekadashi holds religious significance for devotees of Lord Vishnu, who may observe a fast and offer prayers according to their family traditions. The day's Panchang features Shatabhisha Nakshatra and Vriddhi Yoga. Here are the key tithi details, auspicious timings and Rahu Kaal for New Delhi.

📅 Today's Panchang — October 22, 2026

• Day: Thursday
• Hindu Month: Ashwin
• Paksha: Shukla Paksha
• Tithi: Ekadashi until approximately 2:48 PM, followed by Dwadashi
• Nakshatra: Shatabhisha until approximately 8:49 PM, followed by Purva Bhadrapada
• Yoga: Vriddhi until approximately 11:40 PM
• Karana: Vishti (Bhadra) until approximately 2:48 PM
• Moon Sign: Aquarius
• Sun Sign: Libra
• Season: Sharad (autumn)
• Special Observance: Papankusha Ekadashi

🌸 Auspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:45 AM – 5:36 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:42 AM – 12:28 PM
• Vijaya Muhurta: Approximately 1:58 PM – 2:43 PM
• Godhuli Muhurta: Approximately 5:20 PM – 6:08 PM
• Sunrise: 6:26 AM
• Sunset: 5:44 PM

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings — New Delhi

• Rahu Kaal: 1:30 PM – 2:55 PM
• Yamaganda: 6:26 AM – 7:50 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 9:15 AM – 10:40 AM

🕉️ Today's Remedy

On Papankusha Ekadashi, devotees may worship Lord Vishnu and chant a Vishnu mantra according to their beliefs. Reading religious texts, offering prayers and donating food or essential items to people in need are traditional devotional practices. Anyone observing a fast should follow the rules customary to their household and appropriate for their health.

Important: Panchang timings can vary slightly by location and calculation method. Check the local Panchang for the Ekadashi fast-breaking time on the following day.