Aaj Ka Panchang Today · 2026-10-12
Today (2026-10-12), in Columbus: Tithi is Dwitiya (2), Nakshatra is Swati, Yoga is Vishkumbha, and Rahu Kalam runs 09:04–10:29. All times are calculated from Columbus's actual sunrise.
Today's Panchang at a Glance
| Sunrise | 07:39 | Sunset | 18:57 |
| Tithi | Dwitiya (2) (until 12:44) | ||
| Nakshatra | Swati Pada 3 (until 14:22) | ||
| Yoga | Vishkumbha (until 11:02) | ||
| Karana | Taitila | Vara | Monday (Moon) |
Today's Nakshatra is Swati. See how it lands in your birth chart and what the day means for you personally.
Calculate your free chart →Inauspicious Periods
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 09:04 | 10:29 |
| Yamagandam | 11:53 | 13:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43 | 16:08 |
Auspicious Muhurat
| Muhurat | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:56 | 13:41 | Most Auspicious |
| Brahma Muhurta | 29:58 | 30:49 | Spiritual |
Explore Panchang
Upcoming Festivals
| Festival | Date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | Oct 19 | Shukla Ashtami |
| Maha Navami | Oct 19 | Shukla Navami |
| Dussehra / Vijayadashami | Oct 20 | Shukla Dashami |
| Sharad Purnima | Oct 25 | Poornima |
| Karwa Chauth | Oct 29 | Krishna Chaturthi |
What is Panchang?
Panchang (Sanskrit: pancha = five, anga = limb) is the traditional Hindu calendar system that tracks five astronomical elements essential for determining auspicious timings (Surya Siddhanta). The five limbs are: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angular relationship), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday). Each element carries specific qualities that influence daily activities, rituals, and ceremonies.
Our panchang calculations use the Swiss Ephemeris for astronomical precision and are location-aware — sunrise and sunset times are calculated for your specific city coordinates, not approximated from timezone centers. This means Rahu Kalam, Choghadiya, and Muhurat times are accurate for your exact location.
Panchang FAQ — 2026-10-12
What is the Rahu Kalam today in Columbus?
Today (2026-10-12), Rahu Kalam in Columbus runs from 09:04 to 10:29. It is an inauspicious ~90-minute window calculated from local sunrise, so the exact time differs by city.
What is today's Tithi?
Today's Tithi (lunar day) is Dwitiya (2), ending at 12:44. The current Nakshatra is Swati and the Yoga is Vishkumbha.
Why are Panchang times different for each city?
Rahu Kalam, Choghadiya, and Abhijit Muhurta are derived from local sunrise and sunset, which vary by location. Two cities in the same timezone can have sunrise times ~50 minutes apart, so accurate panchang needs your exact city coordinates — not just the timezone.
How these times are calculated
All values on this page are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris (the same astronomical engine used by professional Jyotish software) using the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa and the Drik Ganit (observation-based) method. Sunrise, sunset, and all muhurta windows are resolved to Columbus's exact coordinates — not approximated from a timezone centre — following classical Surya Siddhanta principles. Recalculated daily.
Personal timing
How does today's panchang affect YOUR chart?
Today's tithi and nakshatra are the same for everyone in Columbus — your personal timing comes from your birth chart, not the calendar alone.
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