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.
Bengaluru Panchang for Saturday, 10 October 2026
This day is Mahalaya Amavasya. Panchang for Bengaluru, Saturday, 10 October 2026: Amavasya tithi until 9:17 pm, Hasta nakshatra, Indra yoga and Chatushpada karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:07 am to 10:37 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:42 am to 12:30 pm. Sunrise 6:09 am, sunset 6:03 pm.
Saturday, 10 October 2026, Bengaluru
Calculated for Bengaluru, Karnataka at 12.972° N, 77.595° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru?
The Panchang on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru is Amavasya tithi, Hasta nakshatra, Indra yoga and Chatushpada karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Amavasya until 9:17 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Hasta until 9:40 pm
- Yoga
- Indra until 10:00 pm
- Karana
- Chatushpada until 9:23 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:09 am and 6:03 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 5:38 am, moonset 5:44 pm
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Mahalaya Amavasya. Last day of Pitru Paksha, the most important day for tarpanam. In Telangana, Bathukamma festivities begin (Engili Pula Bathukamma). Deity: Ancestors (Pitru).
What time is Rahu Kalam on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru?
Rahu Kalam on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru is from 9:07 am to 10:37 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:09 am to 7:38 amGulika Kalam
- 6:09 am to 7:44 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:07 am to 10:37 amRahu Kalam
- 1:35 pm to 3:05 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:42 am to 12:30 pm, is the most widely used good time on 10 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:44 am to 9:07 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:42 am to 12:30 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:05 pm to 4:34 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:32 am to 5:21 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 10 Oct 2026 in Bengaluru?
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.
6:09 am6:03 pm6:09 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 am to 7:38 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:38 am to 9:07 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:07 am to 10:37 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:37 am to 12:06 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:06 pm to 1:35 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:35 pm to 3:05 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:05 pm to 4:34 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:34 pm to 6:03 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:03 pm to 7:34 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:34 pm to 9:05 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:05 pm to 10:35 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:35 pm to 12:06 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:06 am to 1:37 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:37 am to 3:08 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:08 am to 4:38 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:38 am to 6:09 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 10 Oct 2026, 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 10 Oct 2026?
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
- Tarpanam or food donation in memory of ancestors
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 Bengaluru
Bengaluru follows the Kannada Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Dodda Basavanna (Bull Temple), Basavanagudi, Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Sri Banashankari Temple.
The Bengaluru Karaga is held in Chaitra month, the Kadalekai Parishe groundnut fair is held at the Bull Temple in Kartika month, and on Makar Sankranti the evening sun shines on the Linga at Gavi Gangadhareshwara.
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.