God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
New York Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchang for New York, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 4:35 am, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Taitila karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:24 pm to 4:46 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:18 pm to 1:02 pm. Sunrise 7:12 am, sunset 6:08 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, New York
Calculated for New York City, New York, United States at 40.713° N, 74.006° W (America/New York).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in New York?
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in New York is Shukla Dashami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Taitila karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 4:35 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 8:23 am
- Yoga
- Shula until 3:12 pm
- Karana
- Taitila until 3:57 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:12 am and 6:08 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 3:28 pm, moonset 1:02 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 New York?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in New York is from 3:24 pm to 4:46 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 9:23 am to 10:07 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:56 am to 11:18 amYamaganda
- 12:40 pm to 2:02 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:24 pm to 4:46 pmRahu Kaal
- 11:22 pm to 12:14 amDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2026 in New York?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:18 pm to 1:02 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.
- 11:18 am to 12:40 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 12:18 pm to 1:02 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 5:29 am to 6:21 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 in New York?
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.
7:12 am6:08 pm7:13 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:12 am to 8:34 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:34 am to 9:56 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:56 am to 11:18 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:18 am to 12:40 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:40 pm to 2:02 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:02 pm to 3:24 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:24 pm to 4:46 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:46 pm to 6:08 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:08 pm to 7:46 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:46 pm to 9:24 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:24 pm to 11:02 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:02 pm to 12:41 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:41 am to 2:19 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:19 am to 3:57 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:57 am to 5:35 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:35 am to 7:13 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 New York
Families in New York follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use New York's own sunrise and sunset, and festival dates can differ by a day from India.
Well-known temples: Hindu Temple Society of North America (Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati), Flushing, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville, New Jersey.
Diwali is now a school holiday in New York City public schools.
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.