God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Kochi Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchangam for Kochi, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 12:40 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kalam is 3:07 pm to 4:36 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:45 am to 12:33 pm. Sunrise 6:13 am, sunset 6:05 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Kochi
Calculated for Kochi, Kerala at 9.931° N, 76.267° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi?
The Panchangam on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 12:40 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 5:53 pm
- Yoga
- Shula until 12:42 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 12:40 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:13 am and 6:05 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:55 pm, moonset 1:04 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 Kalam (Rahukalam) on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi?
Rahu Kalam on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi is from 3:07 pm to 4:36 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:36 am to 9:23 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:11 am to 10:40 amYamaganda
- 12:09 pm to 1:38 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:07 pm to 4:36 pmRahu Kalam
- 10:56 pm to 11:45 pmDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:45 am to 12:33 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:40 am to 12:09 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 11:45 am to 12:33 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:36 am to 5:25 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 in Kochi?
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.
6:13 am6:05 pm6:13 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 am to 7:42 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:42 am to 9:11 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:11 am to 10:40 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:40 am to 12:09 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:09 pm to 1:38 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:38 pm to 3:07 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:07 pm to 4:36 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:36 pm to 6:05 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:05 pm to 7:36 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:36 pm to 9:07 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:07 pm to 10:38 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:38 pm to 12:09 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:09 am to 1:40 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:40 am to 3:11 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:11 am to 4:42 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:42 am to 6:13 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 Kochi
Kochi follows the Malayalam (Kollam era) solar calendar, in which the year begins in the month of Chingam and Vishu marks the solar new year in April.
Well-known temples: Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple (near Kochi).
Onam is the biggest festival, falling on Thiruvonam nakshatra in Chingam, and Vishu is welcomed with the Vishukkani arrangement at dawn.
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.