God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Sydney Panchang for Saturday, 18 October 2025
This day is Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). Panchang for Sydney, Saturday, 18 October 2025: Krishna Dwadashi tithi until 5:46 pm, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, Shukla yoga and Taitila karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:25 am to 11:03 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:14 pm to 1:06 pm. Sunrise 6:10 am, sunset 7:10 pm.
Saturday, 18 October 2025, Sydney
Calculated for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at 33.869° S, 151.209° E (Australia/Sydney).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney?
The Panchang on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney is Krishna Dwadashi tithi, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, Shukla yoga and Taitila karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Dwadashi until 5:46 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni until 9:08 pm
- Yoga
- Shukla until 7:16 am
- Karana
- Taitila until 5:46 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:10 am and 7:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 4:25 am, moonset 4:11 pm
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). Traditionally good for buying gold, silver and utensils. Deity: Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney?
Rahu Kaal on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney is from 9:25 am to 11:03 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:10 am to 7:47 amGulika Kalam
- 6:10 am to 7:54 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:25 am to 11:03 amRahu Kaal
- 2:18 pm to 3:55 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:14 pm to 1:06 pm, is the most widely used good time on 18 Oct 2025. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:54 am to 9:25 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:14 pm to 1:06 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:55 pm to 5:33 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:41 am to 5:25 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 18 Oct 2025 in Sydney?
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.
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GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 am to 7:47 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:47 am to 9:25 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:25 am to 11:03 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:03 am to 12:40 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:40 pm to 2:18 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:18 pm to 3:55 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:55 pm to 5:33 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:33 pm to 7:10 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:10 pm to 8:33 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:33 pm to 9:55 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:55 pm to 11:17 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:17 pm to 12:40 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:40 am to 2:02 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:02 am to 3:24 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:24 am to 4:46 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:46 am to 6:09 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 18 Oct 2025, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 18 Oct 2025?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Sydney
Families in Sydney follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Sydney's own sunrise and sunset, and the seasons are reversed from India.
Well-known temples: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh, Sri Mandir, Auburn.
Diwali is celebrated with large community events across Sydney.
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.