18 October 2026 (Sunday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
18 October 2026 falls on a Sunday, day 291 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Saptami up to 8:28 AM, then Sukla Ashtami, in Ashwayuja masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Sharad ritu). The nakshatra is Purva Ashadha up to 12:49 PM; the Moon is in Dhanus and Makara rasi and the Sun in Tula. Sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset at 5:52 PM; rahu kalam 4:24 PM – 5:52 PM, yamagandam 12:01 PM – 1:28 PM. Observances on this date: Saddula Bathukamma. The table further down shows the same calendar date in the main Telugu cities abroad on their own sunrise, where the tithi at sunrise can differ from India (it does in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 18 October 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Saptami – up to 8:28 AM Sukla Ashtami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha – up to 12:49 PM Uttara Ashadha (next day) |
| Yoga | Sukarma – up to 11:56 PM Dhriti (next day) |
| Karana | Vanija – up to 8:28 AM Vishti – up to 9:42 PM Bava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Dhanus (up to 7:33 PM) → Makara |
| Gulika Kalam | 2:56 PM – 4:24 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 4:18 PM – 5:05 PM |
| Varjyam | 9:45 PM – 11:33 PM (Uttara Ashadha) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:37 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 7:24 AM – 9:12 AM (Purva Ashadha) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:31 AM – 5:20 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
18 October 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:09 AM | 4:24 PM – 5:52 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:00 AM | 4:16 PM – 5:44 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 5:51 AM | 4:05 PM – 5:33 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Tirupati | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:03 AM | 4:22 PM – 5:51 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:10 AM | 4:30 PM – 5:59 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Chennai | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 5:59 AM | 4:19 PM – 5:48 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Mumbai | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:33 AM | 4:46 PM – 6:13 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Delhi | Sukla Saptami (up to 8:28 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 12:49 PM) | 6:23 AM | 4:23 PM – 5:48 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Ashtami (up to 10:22 PM) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 3:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:00 AM | 4:50 PM – 6:14 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Ashtami (up to 10:22 PM) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 3:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:21 AM | 5:04 PM – 6:27 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Chicago | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 5:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:06 AM | 4:41 PM – 6:04 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Dallas | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 5:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:33 AM | 5:25 PM – 6:50 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| New York | Sukla Ashtami (up to 1:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 6:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:10 AM | 4:48 PM – 6:11 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Atlanta | Sukla Ashtami (up to 1:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 6:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:44 AM | 5:35 PM – 6:59 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| London | Sukla Ashtami (up to 6:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Purva Ashadha (up to 8:19 AM) | 7:29 AM | 4:42 PM – 6:00 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Sydney | Sukla Saptami (up to 1:58 PM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 6:19 PM) | 6:10 AM | 5:33 PM – 7:10 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Dubai | Sukla Saptami (up to 6:58 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 11:19 AM) | 6:18 AM | 4:22 PM – 5:49 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Singapore | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:58 AM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 3:19 PM) | 6:47 AM | 5:21 PM – 6:52 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
| Houston | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 5:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:25 AM | 5:22 PM – 6:47 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Edison | Sukla Ashtami (up to 1:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 6:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:11 AM | 4:50 PM – 6:12 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| San Jose | Sukla Ashtami (up to 10:22 PM) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 3:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:18 AM | 5:02 PM – 6:26 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Seattle | Sukla Ashtami (up to 10:22 PM) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 3:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:32 AM | 4:54 PM – 6:15 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Toronto | Sukla Ashtami (up to 1:22 AM (19 Oct)) | Uttara Ashadha (up to 6:08 AM (19 Oct)) | 7:35 AM | 5:07 PM – 6:29 PM | Durgashtami, Saddula Bathukamma |
| Melbourne | Sukla Saptami (up to 1:58 PM) | Purva Ashadha (up to 6:19 PM) | 6:31 AM | 6:01 PM – 7:40 PM | Saddula Bathukamma |
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FAQ
What day is 18 October 2026?
18 October 2026 is a Sunday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Saptami of Ashwayuja masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 18 October 2026?
Sukla Saptami up to 8:28 AM, then Sukla Ashtami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:09 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 18 October 2026?
Saddula Bathukamma.
What is rahu kalam on 18 October 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 4:24 PM – 5:52 PM, yamagandam 12:01 PM – 1:28 PM, gulika 2:56 PM – 4:24 PM; other cities are in the table.