God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Visakhapatnam Panchang for Tuesday, 20 October 2026
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchangam for Visakhapatnam, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 12:40 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kalam is 2:36 pm to 4:04 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:18 am to 12:05 pm. Sunrise 5:51 am, sunset 5:31 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Visakhapatnam
Calculated for Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh at 17.687° N, 83.219° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam?
The Panchangam on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 12:40 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 5:53 pm
- Yoga
- Shula until 12:42 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 12:40 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:51 am and 5:31 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:38 pm, moonset 12:23 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 Kalam (Rahukalam) on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam?
Rahu Kalam on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam is from 2:36 pm to 4:04 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:11 am to 8:58 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:46 am to 10:14 amYamaganda
- 11:41 am to 1:09 pmGulika Kalam
- 2:36 pm to 4:04 pmRahu Kalam
- 10:27 pm to 11:17 pmDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:18 am to 12:05 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:14 am to 11:41 amLabh Choghadiya
- 11:18 am to 12:05 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:13 am to 5:02 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2026 in Visakhapatnam?
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.
5:51 am5:31 pm5:51 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:51 am to 7:19 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:19 am to 8:46 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:46 am to 10:14 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:14 am to 11:41 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:41 am to 1:09 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:09 pm to 2:36 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:36 pm to 4:04 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:04 pm to 5:31 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:31 pm to 7:04 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:04 pm to 8:36 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:36 pm to 10:09 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:09 pm to 11:41 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:41 pm to 1:14 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:14 am to 2:46 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:46 am to 4:19 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:19 am to 5:51 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 Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam, Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple.
On Akshaya Tritiya, Simhachalam holds the Chandanotsavam, when the deity's sandal paste covering is removed for the year's only nija rupa darshan. The Thursdays of Margashira month draw large crowds to Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
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.