God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Is today good for a haircut in Amaravati?
Today's Panchangam for Amaravati, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 11:52 am to 1:20 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:01 am, sunset 5:43 pm.
Many families avoid haircuts, shaving and nail cutting on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and prefer Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Amaravati
Calculated for Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh at 16.513° N, 80.516° E (IST).
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Today at a glance
What is the Panchangam today in Amaravati?
The Panchangam today in Amaravati is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 2:05 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 7:42 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 12:28 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 2:05 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:01 am and 5:43 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:24 pm, moonset 1:28 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) today in Amaravati?
Rahu Kalam today in Amaravati is from 11:52 am to 1:20 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:29 am to 8:57 amYamaganda
- 10:24 am to 11:52 amGulika Kalam
- 11:29 am to 12:15 pmDurmuhurtam
- 11:52 am to 1:20 pmRahu Kalam
What is the good time (muhurtham) today in Amaravati?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:01 am to 7:29 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:15 pm to 5:43 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:23 am to 5:12 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Amaravati?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:01 am5:43 pm6:02 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:01 am to 7:29 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:29 am to 8:57 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:57 am to 10:24 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:24 am to 11:52 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:52 am to 1:20 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:20 pm to 2:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:47 pm to 4:15 pm | Char | Fair |
| 4:15 pm to 5:43 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:43 pm to 7:15 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:15 pm to 8:47 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:47 pm to 10:20 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:20 pm to 11:52 pm (night) | Char | Fair |
| 11:52 pm to 1:24 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:24 am to 2:57 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:57 am to 4:29 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:29 am to 6:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship today, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid today?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in Amaravati
Amaravati follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, one of the five Pancharama Kshetras.
Maha Shivaratri and the Kartika month draw devotees to the Amareswara temple on the banks of the Krishna.
Questions people ask
What is the best time today for a haircut in Amaravati?
No strong window is left today. Check tomorrow's Panchang.
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.