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London Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026

This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchang for London, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 8:10 am, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:20 pm to 4:38 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:24 pm to 1:05 pm. Sunrise 7:32 am, sunset 5:56 pm.

Vijayadashami timings

Tuesday, 20 October 2026, London

Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in London?

The Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in London is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.

Tithi
Shukla Navami until 8:10 am
Vara (weekday)
Mangalavara, Tuesday
Nakshatra
Shravana until 1:23 pm
Yoga
Shula until 8:12 pm
Karana
Kaulava until 8:10 am
Sunrise and sunset
7:32 am and 5:56 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 3:55 pm, moonset 12:18 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 London?

Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in London is from 3:20 pm to 4:38 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 9:37 am to 10:19 amDurmuhurtam
  • 10:08 am to 11:26 amYamaganda
  • 12:44 pm to 2:02 pmGulika Kalam
  • 3:20 pm to 4:38 pmRahu Kaal
  • 11:23 pm to 12:18 amDurmuhurtam (night)

What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2026 in London?

Abhijit muhurta, 12:24 pm to 1:05 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.

  • 11:26 am to 12:44 pmLabh Choghadiya
  • 12:24 pm to 1:05 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
  • 5:45 am to 6:40 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 in London?

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.

7:32 am5:56 pm7:34 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
7:32 am to 8:50 amRogAvoid
8:50 am to 10:08 amUdvegAvoid
10:08 am to 11:26 amCharWeak
11:26 am to 12:44 pmLabhGood
12:44 pm to 2:02 pmAmritGood
2:02 pm to 3:20 pmKaalAvoid
3:20 pm to 4:38 pmShubhGood
4:38 pm to 5:56 pmRogAvoid
5:56 pm to 7:39 pm (night)KaalAvoid
7:39 pm to 9:21 pm (night)LabhGood
9:21 pm to 11:03 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
11:03 pm to 12:45 am (night)ShubhGood
12:45 am to 2:27 am (night)AmritGood
2:27 am to 4:10 am (night)CharWeak
4:10 am to 5:52 am (night)RogAvoid
5:52 am to 7:34 am (night)KaalAvoid

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.

God of the day

Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy

Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.

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 London

Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.

Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.

Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.

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.