God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Ahmedabad Panchang for Saturday, 12 October 2024
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchang for Ahmedabad, Saturday, 12 October 2024: Shukla Navami tithi until 11:05 am, Shravana nakshatra, Dhriti yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:30 am to 10:58 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:02 pm to 12:49 pm. Sunrise 6:35 am, sunset 6:16 pm.
Ahmedabad Choghadiya today and tomorrowVijayadashami timings
Saturday, 12 October 2024, Ahmedabad
Calculated for Ahmedabad, Gujarat at 23.023° N, 72.571° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad?
The Panchang on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Dhriti yoga and Kaulava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 11:05 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 4:34 am
- Yoga
- Dhriti until 12:27 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 11:05 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:35 am and 6:16 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:47 pm, moonset 12:50 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
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 Kaal on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad?
Rahu Kaal on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad is from 9:30 am to 10:58 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:35 am to 8:03 amGulika Kalam
- 6:35 am to 8:08 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:30 am to 10:58 amRahu Kaal
- 1:53 pm to 3:21 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:02 pm to 12:49 pm, is the most widely used good time on 12 Oct 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:08 am to 9:30 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:02 pm to 12:49 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:21 pm to 4:48 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:57 am to 5:46 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 12 Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad?
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.
6:35 am6:16 pm6:35 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:35 am to 8:03 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:03 am to 9:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:30 am to 10:58 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:58 am to 12:25 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:25 pm to 1:53 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:53 pm to 3:21 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:21 pm to 4:48 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:48 pm to 6:16 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:16 pm to 7:48 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:48 pm to 9:21 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:21 pm to 10:53 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:53 pm to 12:26 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:26 am to 1:58 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:58 am to 3:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:30 am to 5:03 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:03 am to 6:35 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 12 Oct 2024, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 12 Oct 2024?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar, in which the new year (Bestu Varas) begins the day after Diwali.
Well-known temples: Shri Jagannathji Temple, Jamalpur, Bhadrakali Temple, ISKCON Temple.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra on Ashadhi Bij, nine nights of Garba in Navaratri and Uttarayan kite flying on Makar Sankranti are the city's signature festivals.
Questions people ask
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.