Panchangam – Chicago, Sunday 18 October 2026
Sunday 18 October 2026 in Chicago is Sukla Ashtami of Ashwayuja masa, Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Sharad ritu). Sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 6:04 PM. The tithi at sunrise, Ashtami, ends at 12:22 AM (19 Oct) and Navami follows. Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha ends at 5:08 AM (19 Oct), then Shravana. Rahu kalam 4:41 PM – 6:04 PM, Yamagandam 12:35 PM – 1:57 PM. Festivals and observances: Durgashtami, Sharad Navaratri day 8, Saddula Bathukamma.
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
| Tithi | Sukla Ashtami – up to 12:22 AM (19 Oct) Sukla Navami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha – up to 5:08 AM (19 Oct) Shravana (next day) |
| Yoga | Sukarma – up to 1:26 PM Dhriti (next day) |
| Karana | Vishti – up to 11:12 AM Bava – up to 12:22 AM (19 Oct) Balava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Dhanus (up to 9:03 AM) → Makara |
Inauspicious times
| Rahu Kalam | 4:41 PM – 6:04 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamagandam | 12:35 PM – 1:57 PM |
| Gulika Kalam | 3:19 PM – 4:41 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 4:36 PM – 5:20 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:15 AM – 1:03 PM (Uttara Ashadha) |
Auspicious times
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 12:13 PM – 12:57 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrita Kalam | 9:59 PM – 11:46 PM (Uttara Ashadha) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 5:22 AM – 6:14 AM |
Tarabalam and Chandrabalam
- While the nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha (until 5:08 AM (19 Oct)): favourable tarabalam for Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.
- While the nakshatra is Shravana (from 5:08 AM (19 Oct)): favourable tarabalam for Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Moon in Dhanus (until 9:03 AM): favourable chandrabalam for Mithuna, Karkataka, Tula, Dhanus, Kumbha, Meena; ashtama chandra (8th) for Vrishabha rasi.
- Moon in Makara (from 9:03 AM): favourable chandrabalam for Mesha, Karkataka, Simha, Vrischika, Makara, Meena; ashtama chandra (8th) for Mithuna rasi.
Horas
| Day (from sunrise) | Night (from sunset) |
|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) hora 7:06 AM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 6:04 PM |
| Venus (Shukra) hora 8:01 AM | Mars (Kuja) hora 7:09 PM |
| Mercury (Budha) hora 8:56 AM | Sun (Surya) hora 8:14 PM |
| Moon (Chandra) hora 9:50 AM | Venus (Shukra) hora 9:20 PM |
| Saturn (Shani) hora 10:45 AM | Mercury (Budha) hora 10:25 PM |
| Jupiter (Guru) hora 11:40 AM | Moon (Chandra) hora 11:30 PM |
| Mars (Kuja) hora 12:35 PM | Saturn (Shani) hora 12:35 AM (19 Oct) |
| Sun (Surya) hora 1:30 PM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 1:41 AM (19 Oct) |
| Venus (Shukra) hora 2:24 PM | Mars (Kuja) hora 2:46 AM (19 Oct) |
| Mercury (Budha) hora 3:19 PM | Sun (Surya) hora 3:51 AM (19 Oct) |
| Moon (Chandra) hora 4:14 PM | Venus (Shukra) hora 4:57 AM (19 Oct) |
| Saturn (Shani) hora 5:09 PM | Mercury (Budha) hora 6:02 AM (19 Oct) |
Start time of each hora; shubha horas in green. Tarabalam today · Hora today · Durmuhurtham & varjyam today
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