God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Sydney Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026
This day is Maha Navami (Ayudha Puja). Panchang for Sydney, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 6:10 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:56 pm to 5:34 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:14 pm to 1:06 pm. Sunrise 6:08 am, sunset 7:12 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 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 20 Oct 2026 in Sydney?
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in Sydney is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 6:10 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 11:23 pm
- Yoga
- Shula until 6:12 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 6:10 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:08 am and 7:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:10 pm, moonset 2:39 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Maha Navami (Ayudha Puja). Tools, vehicles and books are worshipped. Last day of Navaratri. Deity: Goddess Durga and Saraswati.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in Sydney?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in Sydney is from 3:56 pm to 5:34 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:45 am to 9:37 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:24 am to 11:02 amYamaganda
- 12:40 pm to 2:18 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:56 pm to 5:34 pmRahu Kaal
- 11:34 pm to 12:17 amDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2026 in Sydney?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:14 pm to 1:06 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.
- 11:02 am to 12:40 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 12:14 pm to 1:06 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:39 am to 5:23 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 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.
6:08 am7:12 pm6:07 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:46 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:46 am to 9:24 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:24 am to 11:02 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:02 am to 12:40 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:40 pm to 2:18 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:18 pm to 3:56 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:56 pm to 5:34 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:34 pm to 7:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:12 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:34 pm to 9:56 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:56 pm to 11:17 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:17 pm to 12:39 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:39 am to 2:01 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:01 am to 3:23 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:23 am to 4:45 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:45 am to 6:07 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)
- Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi
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.