God of the day
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Surat Panchang for Sunday, 18 October 2026
This day is Durga Ashtami. Panchang for Surat, Sunday, 18 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 8:14 am, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Sukarma yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kaal is 4:45 pm to 6:12 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:00 pm to 12:46 pm. Sunrise 6:35 am, sunset 6:12 pm.
Sunday, 18 October 2026, Surat
Calculated for Surat, Gujarat at 21.170° N, 72.831° E (IST).
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What is the Panchang on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat?
The Panchang on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat is Shukla Saptami tithi, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Sukarma yoga and Vanija karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 8:14 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha until 12:36 pm
- Yoga
- Sukarma until 11:44 pm
- Karana
- Vanija until 8:14 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:35 am and 6:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:06 pm, no moonset this date
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Durga Ashtami. Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat?
Rahu Kaal on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat is from 4:45 pm to 6:12 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 12:23 pm to 1:50 pmYamaganda
- 3:17 pm to 4:45 pmGulika Kalam
- 4:39 pm to 5:25 pmDurmuhurtam
- 4:45 pm to 6:12 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:00 pm to 12:46 pm, is the most widely used good time on 18 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:29 am to 10:56 amLabh Choghadiya
- 10:56 am to 12:23 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 12:00 pm to 12:46 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 1:50 pm to 3:17 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:56 am to 5:46 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 18 Oct 2026 in Surat?
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.
6:35 am6:12 pm6:35 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:35 am to 8:02 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:02 am to 9:29 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:29 am to 10:56 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:56 am to 12:23 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:23 pm to 1:50 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:50 pm to 3:17 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:17 pm to 4:45 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:45 pm to 6:12 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:12 pm to 7:45 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:45 pm to 9:18 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:18 pm to 10:50 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:50 pm to 12:23 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:23 am to 1:56 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:56 am to 3:29 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:29 am to 5:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:02 am to 6:35 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 18 Oct 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Lucky colour
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 18 Oct 2026?
Good to do
- Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise
- Meet seniors, officials or your boss
- Start health routines and morning walks
Better to avoid
- Oil bath and hair oiling, as many families avoid it
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Non-vegetarian food, in many households
Panchang and festivals in Surat
Surat follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Ambika Niketan Temple, ISKCON Temple.
Surat has its own festival, Chandani Padvo, the day after Sharad Purnima, when families gather on terraces to eat ghari, and Uttarayan kite flying is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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.