God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Dubai Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchang for Dubai, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 11:10 am, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 2:55 pm to 4:21 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:40 am to 12:26 pm. Sunrise 6:19 am, sunset 5:47 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Dubai
Calculated for Dubai, United Arab Emirates at 25.205° N, 55.271° E (Asia/Dubai).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai?
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 11:10 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 4:23 pm
- Yoga
- Shula until 11:12 pm
- Karana
- Kaulava until 11:10 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:19 am and 5:47 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:13 pm, moonset 12:36 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 Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai is from 2:55 pm to 4:21 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:37 am to 9:23 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:11 am to 10:37 amYamaganda
- 12:03 pm to 1:29 pmGulika Kalam
- 2:55 pm to 4:21 pmRahu Kaal
- 10:48 pm to 11:38 pmDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:40 am to 12:26 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:37 am to 12:03 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 11:40 am to 12:26 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:39 am to 5:29 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 in Dubai?
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.
6:19 am5:47 pm6:20 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:19 am to 7:45 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:45 am to 9:11 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:11 am to 10:37 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:37 am to 12:03 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:03 pm to 1:29 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:29 pm to 2:55 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:55 pm to 4:21 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:21 pm to 5:47 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:47 pm to 7:21 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:21 pm to 8:55 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:55 pm to 10:29 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:29 pm to 12:03 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:03 am to 1:37 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:37 am to 3:11 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:11 am to 4:46 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:46 am to 6:20 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 20 Oct 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lucky colour
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 20 Oct 2026?
Good to do
- Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
- Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
- Property and land matters, linked with Mangala
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Taking new loans or lending money
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Dubai
Families in Dubai usually follow the calendar of their home state in India. Timings on this page use Dubai's own sunrise and sunset, so they differ from Indian timings, and festival dates can occasionally differ by a day.
Well-known temples: Hindu Temple, Jebel Ali, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi.
Diwali and Navaratri are widely celebrated by the Indian community across the UAE.
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.