God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Today's Panchangam in Vijayawada (Telugu Calendar)
Today's Panchangam for Vijayawada, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 2:05 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 11:51 am to 1:19 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:01 am, sunset 5:42 pm.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Vijayawada
Calculated for Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh at 16.506° N, 80.648° E (IST).
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Today at a glance
What is the Panchangam today in Vijayawada?
The Panchangam today in Vijayawada is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 2:05 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 7:42 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 12:28 am
- Karana
- Garaja until 2:05 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:01 am and 5:42 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:24 pm, moonset 1:27 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) today in Vijayawada?
Rahu Kalam today in Vijayawada is from 11:51 am to 1:19 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:28 am to 8:56 amYamaganda
- 10:24 am to 11:51 amGulika Kalam
- 11:28 am to 12:15 pmDurmuhurtam
- 11:51 am to 1:19 pmRahu Kalam
What is the good time (muhurtham) today in Vijayawada?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:01 am to 7:28 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:14 pm to 5:42 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:23 am to 5:12 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in Vijayawada?
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.
6:01 am5:42 pm6:01 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:01 am to 7:28 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:28 am to 8:56 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:56 am to 10:24 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:24 am to 11:51 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:51 am to 1:19 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:19 pm to 2:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:47 pm to 4:14 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:14 pm to 5:42 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:42 pm to 7:14 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:14 pm to 8:47 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:47 pm to 10:19 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:19 pm to 11:52 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:52 pm to 1:24 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:24 am to 2:56 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:56 am to 4:29 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:29 am to 6:01 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship today, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid today?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in Vijayawada
Vijayawada follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri, Sri Malleswara Swamy (on the same hill).
Dasara Navaratri is the city's biggest festival, with the Goddess decorated in a different alankaram each day and the Theppotsavam (float festival) on the Krishna river.
Questions people ask
What is the tithi today in Vijayawada as per the Telugu Calendar?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise in Vijayawada is Shukla Dashami, until 2:05 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta, the yoga Ganda and the karana Garaja.
What time is Rahu Kalam today in Vijayawada?
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Rahu Kalam in Vijayawada is from 11:51 am to 1:19 pm, based on local sunrise at 6:01 am and sunset at 5:42 pm.
What is the good time today in Vijayawada?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Use the Amrit, Shubh and Labh windows listed on this page, which are clear of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Why is Rahu Kalam different in each city?
Rahu Kalam is one eighth of the time between sunrise and sunset, and the part used depends on the weekday. Sunrise and sunset change with location and season, so the timings change too.
Which god should I worship on Wednesday?
Wednesday is traditionally dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.