God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Today's Panchang in Delhi (Aaj ka Panchang)
Today's Panchang for Delhi, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:25 am, sunset 5:45 pm.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Delhi
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Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in Delhi?
The Panchang today in Delhi 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
- 6:25 am and 5:45 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:51 pm, moonset 1:26 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kaal today in Delhi?
Rahu Kaal today in Delhi is from 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:50 am to 9:15 amYamaganda
- 10:40 am to 12:05 pmGulika Kalam
- 11:42 am to 12:28 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:05 pm to 1:30 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat today in Delhi?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:25 am to 7:50 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:20 pm to 5:45 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:44 am to 5:35 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Delhi?
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.
6:25 am5:45 pm6:26 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 am to 7:50 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:50 am to 9:15 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:15 am to 10:40 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:40 am to 12:05 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:30 pm to 2:55 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:55 pm to 4:20 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:20 pm to 5:45 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:45 pm to 7:20 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:20 pm to 8:55 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:55 pm to 10:30 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:30 pm to 12:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:05 am to 1:40 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:40 am to 3:16 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:16 am to 4:51 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:51 am to 6:26 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 Delhi
Delhi follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar.
Well-known temples: Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir), Jhandewalan Devi Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Ramlila performances end with the burning of Ravana effigies on Dussehra, and Chhath Puja is observed at the ghats of the Yamuna.
Questions people ask
What is aaj ka panchang for Delhi?
Today's Panchang for Delhi, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:25 am, sunset 5:45 pm.
What is the tithi today in Delhi as per the Panchang?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise in Delhi is Shukla Dashami, until 2:05 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta, the yoga Ganda and the karana Garaja.
What time is Rahu Kaal today in Delhi?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Rahu Kaal in Delhi is from 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm, based on local sunrise at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:45 pm.
What is the good time today in Delhi?
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.