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 Singapore?
Today is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Today's Panchang for Singapore, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 4:35 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 12:49 pm to 2:19 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:47 am, sunset 6:51 pm.
Many families avoid haircuts, shaving and nail cutting on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and prefer Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Singapore
Calculated for Singapore, Singapore at 1.352° N, 103.820° E (Asia/Singapore).
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Today is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). It is traditionally considered an auspicious day to begin things.
Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in Singapore?
The Panchang today in Singapore is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 4:35 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 10:12 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 2:58 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 4:35 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:47 am and 6:51 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 3:05 pm, moonset 2:39 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Victory of good over evil. Considered auspicious all day for new starts, Vidyarambham and Shami puja. Deity: Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
What time is Rahu Kalam today in Singapore?
Rahu Kalam today in Singapore is from 12:49 pm to 2:19 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:17 am to 9:48 amYamaganda
- 11:18 am to 12:49 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:25 pm to 1:13 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:49 pm to 2:19 pmRahu Kalam
What is the shubh muhurat today in Singapore?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:47 am to 8:17 amLabh Choghadiya
- 5:21 pm to 6:51 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:11 am to 5:59 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Singapore?
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.
6:47 am6:51 pm6:46 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:47 am to 8:17 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:17 am to 9:48 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:48 am to 11:18 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:18 am to 12:49 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:49 pm to 2:19 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:19 pm to 3:50 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:50 pm to 5:21 pm | Char | Fair |
| 5:21 pm to 6:51 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:51 pm to 8:21 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:21 pm to 9:50 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:50 pm to 11:19 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:19 pm to 12:49 am (night) | Char | Fair |
| 12:49 am to 2:18 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:18 am to 3:48 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:48 am to 5:17 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:17 am to 6:46 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 Singapore
Singapore's Hindu community largely follows the Tamil calendar. Timings on this page use Singapore's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple.
Deepavali is a public holiday in Singapore, and the Thaipusam procession runs from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple.
Questions people ask
What is the best time today for a haircut in Singapore?
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.