God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Today's Panchang in Dallas
Today's Panchang for Dallas, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 4:14 am, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kaal is 1:11 pm to 2:35 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 7:35 am, sunset 6:47 pm.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Dallas
Calculated for Dallas, Texas, United States at 32.777° N, 96.797° W (America/Chicago).
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Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in Dallas?
The Panchang today in Dallas is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Vanija karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Ekadashi until 4:14 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 9:12 am
- Yoga
- Ganda until 1:58 pm
- Karana
- Vanija until 4:00 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:35 am and 6:47 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 4:15 pm, moonset 2:54 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Special day
Ekadashi. A fasting day for Lord Vishnu.
What time is Rahu Kaal today in Dallas?
Rahu Kaal today in Dallas is from 1:11 pm to 2:35 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:59 am to 10:23 amYamaganda
- 11:47 am to 1:11 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:49 pm to 1:33 pmDurmuhurtam
- 1:11 pm to 2:35 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat today in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:35 am to 8:59 amLabh Choghadiya
- 5:23 pm to 6:47 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:54 am to 6:45 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Dallas?
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.
7:35 am6:47 pm7:36 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:35 am to 8:59 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:59 am to 10:23 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:23 am to 11:47 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:47 am to 1:11 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:11 pm to 2:35 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:35 pm to 3:59 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:59 pm to 5:23 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:23 pm to 6:47 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:47 pm to 8:23 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:23 pm to 9:59 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:59 pm to 11:35 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:35 pm to 1:11 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:11 am to 2:48 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:48 am to 4:24 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:24 am to 6:00 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 6:00 am to 7:36 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
- Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
- Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi
Panchang and festivals in Dallas
Families in Dallas follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Dallas's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, DFW Hindu Temple, Irving.
The Dallas and Fort Worth area has one of the largest Indian communities in the United States, with temple celebrations for every major festival.
Questions people ask
What is the tithi today in Dallas as per the Panchang?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise in Dallas is Shukla Ekadashi, until 4:14 am. The nakshatra is Dhanishta, the yoga Ganda and the karana Vanija.
What time is Rahu Kaal today in Dallas?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Rahu Kaal in Dallas is from 1:11 pm to 2:35 pm, based on local sunrise at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:47 pm.
What is the good time today in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Use the Amrit, Shubh and Labh windows listed on this page, which are clear of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Why is Rahu Kaal different in each city?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the time between sunrise and sunset, and the part used depends on the weekday. Sunrise and sunset change with location and season, so the timings change too.
Which god should I worship on Wednesday?
Wednesday is traditionally dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.