October 8, 2026 Panchang: Guru Pradosh, Muhurat & Rahu Kaal

October 8, 2026 Panchang: Guru Pradosh, Shubh Muhurat & Rahu Kaal

New Delhi, October 8, 2026: Thursday, October 8, 2026, is religiously significant as it falls on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of the Ashwina month. The day will be observed as Guru Pradosh Vrat, as Pradosh falls on Thursday. Trayodashi will continue until around 10:16 PM, followed by Krishna Chaturdashi. 

The Moon will remain in Leo (Simha Rashi), while Purva Phalguni Nakshatra will continue until around 9:20 PM. The Sun will remain in Virgo. The day is particularly important for Shiva worship because of Guru Pradosh. 

📅 October 8, 2026 Panchang

• Day: Thursday
• Tithi: Ashwina Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
• Trayodashi ends: Around 10:16 PM
• Next Tithi: Krishna Chaturdashi
• Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni
• Purva Phalguni ends: Around 9:20 PM
• Yoga: Shukla Yoga
• Karana: Gara, followed by Vanija
• Moon Sign: Leo
• Sun Sign: Virgo
• Season: Sharad (Autumn)
• Ayana: Dakshinayana 

🌅 Sunrise and Sunset

For New Delhi, the Panchang timings are:

• Sunrise: 6:17 AM
• Sunset: 5:59 PM
• Moonrise: Around 3:49–3:56 AM
• Moonset: Around 4:32–4:39 PM 

🌸 Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:39 AM – 5:29 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM
• Pradosh Kaal: 5:59 PM – 7:29 PM
• Godhuli Muhurta: Approximately 5:35 PM – 6:23 PM
• Nishitha Kaal: 11:44 PM – 12:33 AM

The Pradosh period is considered especially significant for worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

⚠️ Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 1:36 PM – 3:03 PM
• Yamaganda: 6:17 AM – 7:45 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 9:13 AM – 10:40 AM
• Varjyam: Approximately 5:33 AM – 7:07 AM

Traditionally, important auspicious activities are avoided during Rahu Kaal and other inauspicious periods.

🔱 Guru Pradosh Vrat on October 8

Guru Pradosh Vrat will be observed on October 8 because Pradosh falls on Thursday. In New Delhi, the Pradosh period begins around 5:59 PM and continues until 7:29 PM. Devotees traditionally perform Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati worship during this evening period.

Devotees can perform Shiva Abhishekam with water or Ganga water and offer Bilva leaves, flowers and a diya. Chanting Shiva mantras is also considered an important part of Pradosh worship.

🕉️ Religious Remedy for Today

On Guru Pradosh, devotees can perform Shiva Abhishekam during the evening Pradosh period. Offer Bilva leaves and white flowers to the Shivling and light a diya.

Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” during the puja. Those following family traditions for Pitru rituals can also remember their ancestors and perform Tarpan as appropriate because October 8 is associated with Trayodashi Shraddha. 

📌 Conclusion

The October 8, 2026 Panchang is religiously important because of Krishna Trayodashi, Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and Guru Pradosh Vrat. The Pradosh period in New Delhi will be approximately 5:59 PM to 7:29 PM, while Rahu Kaal will occur from 1:36 PM to 3:03 PM.