Aaj Ka Panchang — Varanasi (वाराणसी)
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · Uttar Pradesh, India
On Sunday, 20 September 2026, the Panchang for Varanasi shows Tithi Navami (Shukla Paksha), Nakshatra Mula, Yoga Saubhagya and Karana Balava, on Sunday (रविवार). Sunrise is 05:45 and sunset 17:57. Today's Rahu Kaal is 16:25–17:57 and the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:27–12:15.
Key takeaways
- Today (Sunday, 20 September 2026) is Sunday, Tithi Navami in Shukla Paksha.
- Nakshatra Mula, Yoga Saubhagya, Karana Balava, Masa Aswina.
- Rahu Kaal 16:25–17:57 — avoid starting important new work. Abhijit Muhurat 11:27–12:15 is auspicious.
- See today's Choghadiya for Varanasi and Rahu Kaal timings.
Panchang for Varanasi today
Sunrise, sunset & moon
Rahu Kaal & auspicious muhurat
Inauspicious periods (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika) are shown in red; auspicious windows (Abhijit, Brahma Muhurat) in green.
Choghadiya — day
| Day Choghadiya | From | To | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udveg | 05:45 | 07:17 | Inauspicious |
| Char | 07:17 | 08:48 | Neutral |
| Labh | 08:48 | 10:20 | Auspicious |
| Amrit | 10:20 | 11:51 | Auspicious |
| Kaal | 11:51 | 13:22 | Inauspicious |
| Shubh | 13:22 | 14:54 | Auspicious |
| Rog | 14:54 | 16:25 | Inauspicious |
| Udveg | 16:25 | 17:57 | Inauspicious |
Choghadiya — night
| Night Choghadiya | From | To | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubh | 17:57 | 19:25 | Auspicious |
| Rog | 19:25 | 20:54 | Inauspicious |
| Udveg | 20:54 | 22:22 | Inauspicious |
| Char | 22:22 | 23:51 | Neutral |
| Labh | 23:51 | 01:20 | Auspicious |
| Amrit | 01:20 | 02:48 | Auspicious |
| Kaal | 02:48 | 04:17 | Inauspicious |
| Shubh | 04:17 | 05:46 | Auspicious |
Understanding today's Panchang in Varanasi
The Panchang (or panchangam) is the traditional Hindu almanac built from five limbs (panch-anga): Tithi, Vaar (weekday), Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana. For Varanasi today, the tithi is Navami (Shukla Paksha) and the moon sits in Mula nakshatra. Because tithi and nakshatra depend on the Moon's position relative to the Sun, they shift a little every day and differ slightly by location — which is why these values are computed for Varanasi's exact coordinates.
Use the choghadiya table to pick an auspicious slot for travel or new work, and check the Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika periods to avoid. New to the panchang? Read our complete guide to the panchang.
Common questions
What is the tithi today in Varanasi?
Today's tithi in Varanasi is Navami in the Shukla Paksha (Sunday, 20 September 2026). A tithi is a lunar day; it can begin and end at any clock time, so the ruling tithi at sunrise (05:45) is used for the day.
What is the Rahu Kaal today in Varanasi?
Rahu Kaal today in Varanasi is 16:25 to 17:57. It is traditionally considered inauspicious for beginning important new activities; ongoing work is unaffected.
What is the shubh (auspicious) muhurat today?
The Abhijit Muhurat, one of the most auspicious daily windows, is 11:27–12:15 in Varanasi. Brahma Muhurat (best for meditation and study) is 04:09–04:57, before sunrise.
What is today's nakshatra and yoga?
Today's Nakshatra is Mula and the Yoga is Saubhagya, with Karana Balava. These are computed for Varanasi's coordinates at sunrise using drik (observational) astronomical methods.