Panchang Today, October 04, 2026: Krishan Paksh 8 (Ashtami), Punarvasu, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and More

Panchang Today is your steady daily guide to plan life with a little more precision and a lot more meaning. It carries the spiritual maths of the Hindu calendar, Moon phases, nakshatras, yogas, and time windows that gently push some actions forward and ask you to pause on others. When you follow it, you stay close to your cultural roots, and you also make mindful decisions about work, family, spending, travel, and prayer. Even a small alignment can change the mood of the whole day. Below are the important Panchang details for October 04, 2026 for India: Date & Day Details October 04, 2026 falls on a Sunday, a day that naturally leans towards Surya energy, confidence, and setting your week’s tone. The Moon’s story, though, is what you’ll feel in your bones today.The Tithi is Krishan Paksh 8 (Ashtami), and it remains in force until 05:51:50, after which Krishan Paksh 9 (Navami) begins. Ashtami in Krishna Paksha has a slightly intense flavour. The Moon is waning, so the mind tends to become more selective, more private, sometimes even a bit sharp. This is excellent for cutting away distractions, ending wasteful habits, and doing the kind of work that needs courage. Think of it like pruning a plant so fresh growth can come. Before 05:51:50,keep your plans simple and clean, especially anything that needs discipline. After the shift into Navami, the energy becomes more action-ready, a bit more decisive, and also more duty-focused, which suits family obligations and Shraddha related actions later in the day.The Nakshatra is Punarvasu, lasting until 00:13:55, and then Pushya begins. Punarvasu is guided by Aditi, the motherly, protecting force that restores what was lost. That’s why Punarvasu often supports repair work, returning to a routine, patching up relationships, and restarting a stalled effort. If something has been hanging for weeks, today can bring that “let’s try again” attitude.Once Pushya takes over after 00:13:55, the mood becomes more nourishing and traditional, good for spiritual discipline and steady responsibilities.The Moon sign is Gemini 22.33 for most of the day, and it transitions into Cancer at 18:31:55. Gemini Moon makes thoughts run fast. Conversations, calls, messages, and short trips can multiply. You may feel curious, restless, and hungry for updates. After 18:31:55, Cancer Moon softens the mind. People turn inward, family matters feel louder, and emotional comfort becomes more important than being right.Yoga is Parigha until 12:32:26, then Shiva begins. Parigha can feel like a gate or a barrier, it tests patience and asks for smart effort instead of force. Shiva Yoga after 12:32:26 is calmer, more supportive for clearing confusion, sincere prayer, and constructive work. Karan shows Kaulava until 05:51:50, then Taitila until 16:51:30, and then Gara takes charge. Kaulava and Taitila suit practical tasks, paperwork, steady progress. Gara later in the day can support hands-on work and routines, as long as you don’t rush.Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) Auspicious timings are like clear patches in the sky. You still have to walk your path, but the weather helps.Brahma Muhurta runs from 2026-10-04 04:13:58 to 2026-10-04 05:02:38. This is the quietest,most potent part of the day, when the mind is least noisy and prayers go deep. Use it for japa, study, writing, or simply sitting with a straight spine and slow breath. Pratah Sandhya follows close, from 2026-10-04 04:38:18 to 2026-10-04 05:51:18, a fine window for Surya arghya, Gayatri, and setting a clean intention before the Ashtami tithi ends at 05:51:50.Abhijit Muhurta is from 2026-10-04 11:23:06 to 2026-10-04 12:10:30. This is a classic “get it done” slot. If you’ve been postponing an important call, a meeting, or the start of a useful habit, this is your opening. It supports balanced outcomes, especially under a Gemini Moon that can otherwise scatter attention.Vijay Muhurta, from 2026-10-04 13:45:18 to 2026-10-04 14:32:42, suits competitive efforts, interviews, negotiations, and any work where you want your boss to notice. Keep your words crisp. Don’t over-explain.As the Sun sets, Godhuli Muhurta arrives from 2026-10-04 17:41:53 to 2026-10-04 18:06:13, followed by Sayahana Sandhya from 2026-10-04 17:41:53 to 2026-10-04 18:54:53. These are sweet, devotional minutes. Light a lamp, tidy the prayer corner, and let the day’s dust settle.At night, Nishita Muhurta is from 2026-10-04 23:22:33 to 2026-10-05 00:11:13, helpful for intense sadhana, quiet vows, and deep inner work. Amrit Kalam shines from 2026-10-04 21:57:10 to 2026-10-04 23:28:02, a nourishing span for healing intentions, heartfelt talks, and prayers for family wellbeing.Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga appears from 2026-10-05 00:14:28 to 2026-10-05 05:51:44. It’s a powerful support for meaningful beginnings, especially spiritual disciplines and long-term commitments.Choghadiya also offers practical cues. During the day, look to Laabh @ 08:48, Amrit @ 10:17, and Shubh @ 13:15 for progress. At night, Shubh @ 17:41, Amrit @ 19:13, Laabh @ 25:17, and Shubh @ 28:19 keep the momentum steady for safe, sensible tasks.Inauspicious Timings Rahu Kaal today is from 16:12 to 17:41. This stretch is traditionally avoided for launching new ventures, signing contracts, making big purchases, or locking in financial decisions. Rahu’s nature is smoky and confusing. It can make you feel confident about something that needs one more check.Still, Rahu Kaal is not meant for fear. It’s meant for care. Use this time for meditation, routine work, cleaning, and quiet planning. Chant the Rahu mantra, Om Raam Rahave Namaha, and keep your mind anchored. If you must travel, leave earlier and keep buffers. Don’t squeeze the schedule.The inauspicious list adds more detail. Rahu Kaal is also shown as 2026-10-04 16:13:03 to 2026- 10-04 17:41:53, very close to the broader 16:12 to 17:41 window. Gulika Kaal runs from 2026-10- 04 14:44:14 to 2026-10-04 16:13:03, another period best kept for routine duties rather than fresh beginnings. Yamaganda is from 2026-10-04 11:46:35 to 2026-10-04 13:15:24, so keep midday plans straightforward. Avoid impulsive commitments then.Varjyam, from 2026-10-04 12:52:28 to 2026-10-04 14:21:39, can bring a small mismatch between effort and result. If a discussion turns confusing in that slot, pause and return later. Dur Muhurtam appears twice, from 2026-10-04 06:38:42 to 2026-10-04 07:25:42 and again from 2026-10-04 16:07:30 to 2026-10-04 16:54:30. These are not ideal for important talks with elders, authorities, or for starting something you can’t easily undo.Baana (Roga) stretches from 2026-10-04 16:19:18 to 2026-10-05 05:51:44. It signals a need to be gentle with health routines. Don’t ignore small symptoms. Vidaal Yoga is from 2026-10-05 00:14:28 to 2026-10-05 05:51:44 and Aadal Yoga runs from 2026-10-04 05:51:18 to 2026-10-05 00:13:28, so late night choices matter. Eat light, sleep on time if you can.Choghadiya inauspicious periods also deserve respect. During the day, Udveg @ 05:50, Kaal @ 11:46, Rog @ 14:44, and Udveg @ 16:12 are better for low-stakes work only. At night, Rog @ 22:15, Kaal @ 23:46, and Udveg @ 26:48 are not meant for big decisions or risky travel.Rahu Kaal Timings Across India Rahu Kaal changes from place to place across India because it is calculated using local sunrise, and sunrise shifts with longitude. Even if the day and date are the same, the exact Rahu Kaal window can differ as you move east or west. That’s why many Panchang formats provide a reference table for major Indian cities, while your local timing remains the most accurate for your location.City Rahu Kaal Mumbai 16:55 - 18:24Delhi (NCR) 16:35 - 18:03Bengaluru 16:37 - 18:07Hyderabad 16:32 - 18:02Chennai 16:26 - 17:56Ahmedabad 16:54 - 18:24Pune 16:51 - 18:20Kolkata 15:52 - 17:21Jaipur 16:41 - 18:09Kochi 16:43 - 18:13Lucknow 16:20 - 17:49Indore 16:42 - 18:11Guwahati 15:37 - 17:06Chandigarh 16:35 - 18:04Surat 16:54 - 18:23Visakhapatnam 16:13 - 17:43Nagpur 16:29 - 17:58Coimbatore 16:40 - 18:10Varanasi 16:12 - 17:41Bhubaneswar 16:02 - 17:32Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset Sunrise today is at 05:50:42 and sunset is at 17:41:53. That sunrise is your daily reminder that discipline beats mood. If you wake up groggy, step outside for a minute, breathe, and let the light reset your inner clock. Sunday’s solar tone supports self-respect, and it also asks you to act with honesty.Moonset is at 01:33:52 PM, and Moonrise is at 12:15:06 AM, Oct 5. With the Moon spending the day in Gemini 22.33 and moving into Cancer at 18:31:55, you may notice a shift in your innerweather by evening. Daytime feels chatty and quick. Night becomes softer, more reflective, and family-centred. Use the sunset period, from 17:41:53 onward, to slow down. A lamp, a short prayer, and a calm meal can change the quality of sleep.The cycle of light and dark today supports a simple rhythm. Work with the Sun during the day, and let the Moon guide your inner work at night. Your body will thank you.Vrat/Festival Information & Recommendations Navami Shraddha is observed today, and it carries the solemn, grateful tone of Pitru Paksha in the purnimanta month of Ashvina. In the amanta system, the month is Bhadrapada, and that overlap is common in household calendars. Shraddha is not about fear or superstition. It is about remembrance, repayment, and respect. Our ancestors gave us language, values, and the very breath we take. On Navami Shraddha, families offer prayers and symbolic food offerings for departed forefathers, seeking peace for them and steadiness for the living.There’s a practical Panchang hint too. The tithi is Krishan Paksh 8 (Ashtami) until 05:51:50, then Krishan Paksh 9 (Navami) begins. So the day naturally moves from a discipline-heavy Ashtami mood into a duty-and-ritual-friendly Navami flow. If you’re observing Shraddha, keep the mind clean, keep speech respectful, and keep the kitchen simple. Many people choose to offer charity, feed someone in need, give grains, clothes, or a small donation with a sincere prayer. Even one act, done quietly, carries weight.Kalashtami Vrat also comes today, a monthly observance tied to Krishna Paksha Ashtami and the worship of Lord Bhairava, the fierce guardian form of Shiva. Kalashtami asks for inner courage. It’s for those who want to cut fear, control anger, and protect boundaries. Bhairava worship is often done with a steady lamp, simple offerings, and focused chanting. The spirit is not showy. It’s intense and honest. If you can’t fast fully, keep it light and sattvik, and avoid indulgences that pull you off-centre.For relationships, Gemini Moon can make you talk first and feel later. Pause before sending that sharp message. After 18:31:55, Cancer Moon makes emotions louder, so choose softness at home. For work, use Abhijit and Vijay windows to finish what’s pending. Don’t start expensive purchases late afternoon. Keep your wallet closed today, especially near 16:12 to 17:41.Spiritually, this is a day for gratitude and backbone. Offer water at sunrise, remember your elders with a kind act, and give yourself one clear rule for the week. Then follow it. Actionable advice: write down one pending responsibility, finish it before sunset 17:41:53, and end the night with ten minutes of quiet prayer during 2026-10-04 21:57:10 to 2026-10-04 23:28:02.Get the latest astrology news and horoscope updates. Download the TOI App.