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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Daily Panchang

Krishna Paksha

Saturday, Krishna Paksha. Dhanteras falls on this day. The tithi is Dwadashi till afternoon, then Trayodashi begins. Dwadashi ends the Ekadashi fast and is a gentle, restful day. The Moon is in Purva Phalguni nakshatra till afternoon, then Uttara Phalguni. Abhijit Muhurta (11:43 – 12:28) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (09:14 – 10:40). The Moon is in Simha rashi and the Sun in Tula.

Festivals on this date

Saturday, 18 October

Dhanteras

Dhantrayodashi

Pradosh Kaal17:48 – 20:19

Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day.

The first day of the five-day Diwali. Gold, silver or a new utensil is bought during the day; after sunset, in Pradosh Kaal, a lamp is lit for Yama and Dhanvantari, the deity of health, is worshipped.

Also on this day

  • Yama Deepam

    Also known as: Yam Deep Daan

    On Dhanteras evening a single lamp is set facing south outside the home for Yama, so that untimely death keeps away from the family through the year.

  • Dhanvantari Jayanti

    Also known as: Dhanvantari Trayodashi

    Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, rose from the ocean of milk with the pot of amrit on this Trayodashi. Vaidyas and households pray to him for health. From 2016 to 2024 it was also India's National Ayurveda Day, which is now fixed on 23 September.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Krishna Dwadashi

      from Previous day 11:12 till 12:19

    • then

      Krishna Trayodashi

      12:19 – Next day 13:52

    Dwadashi — concludes the Ekadashi fast. A gentle, restorative day.

  • Saturday

    Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.

  • AmantaAshwin
    PurnimantaKartik

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Purva Phalguni

      from Previous day 13:57 till 15:41

    • then

      Uttara Phalguni

      15:41 – Next day 17:49

    Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.

    • Brahma

      from 01:48 till Next day 01:48

    An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Taitila

      from Previous day 23:42 till 12:19

    • then

      Gar

      12:19 – Next day 01:02

    A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.

Day at a glance

A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.

A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.

Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Krishna Dwadashi · Sat

00061218Kaal · 06:23 – 07:49Shubh · 07:49 – 09:14Rog · 09:14 – 10:40Udveg · 10:40 – 12:06Chal · 12:06 – 13:31Labh · 13:31 – 14:57Amrit · 14:57 – 16:22Kaal · 16:22 – 17:48Labh · 17:48 – 19:22Udveg · 19:22 – 20:57Shubh · 20:57 – 22:31Amrit · 22:31 – 00:06Chal · 00:06 – 01:40Rog · 01:40 – 03:15Kaal · 03:15 – 04:49Labh · 04:49 – 06:24Soram · 06:23 – 07:49Uthi · 07:49 – 09:14Visham · 09:14 – 10:40Amirdha · 10:40 – 12:06Rogam · 12:06 – 13:31Laabam · 13:31 – 14:57Dhanam · 14:57 – 16:22Sugam · 16:22 – 17:48Laabam · 17:48 – 19:22Dhanam · 19:22 – 20:57Sugam · 20:57 – 22:31Soram · 22:31 – 00:06Uthi · 00:06 – 01:40Visham · 01:40 – 03:15Amirdha · 03:15 – 04:49Rogam · 04:49 – 06:24Brahma Muhurta · 04:43 – 05:33Abhijit Muhurta · 11:43 – 12:28Amrit Kaal · 08:50 – 10:33Rahu Kaal · 09:14 – 10:40Yamaganda Kaal · 13:31 – 14:57Gulika Kaal · 06:23 – 07:49Varjyam · 23:32 – 01:16Saturn · 06:23 – 07:20Jupiter · 07:20 – 08:17Mars · 08:17 – 09:14Sun · 09:14 – 10:12Venus · 10:12 – 11:09Mercury · 11:09 – 12:06Moon · 12:06 – 13:03Saturn · 13:03 – 14:00Jupiter · 14:00 – 14:57Mars · 14:57 – 15:54Sun · 15:54 – 16:51Venus · 16:51 – 17:48Mercury · 17:48 – 18:51Moon · 18:51 – 19:54Saturn · 19:54 – 20:57Jupiter · 20:57 – 22:00Mars · 22:00 – 23:03Sun · 23:03 – 00:06Venus · 00:06 – 01:09Mercury · 01:09 – 02:12Moon · 02:12 – 03:15Saturn · 03:15 – 04:18Jupiter · 04:18 – 05:21Mars · 05:21 – 06:24

Oct 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 26m
06:23
07:49
09:14
10:40
12:06
13:31
14:57
16:22

Night periods

8·1h 34m
17:48
19:22
20:57
22:31
00:06
01:40
03:15
04:49

Daytime periods

8·1h 26m
06:23
07:49
09:14
10:40
12:06
13:31
14:57
16:22

Night periods

8·1h 34m
17:48
19:22
20:57
22:31
00:06
01:40
03:15
04:49
04:43–05:33
11:43–12:28
08:50–10:33
09:14–10:40
13:31–14:57
06:23–07:49
23:32–01:16

Daytime hours

12·57 min
06:23
07:20
08:17
09:14
10:12
11:09
12:06
13:03
14:00
14:57
15:54
16:51

Night hours

12·1h 3m
17:48
18:51
19:54
20:57
22:00
23:03
00:06
01:09
02:12
03:15
04:18
05:21

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on October 18, 2025?
On October 18, 2025, Krishna Dwadashi lasts till 12:19, then Krishna Trayodashi begins.
What is the nakshatra on October 18, 2025?
The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni and the yoga is Brahma.
When are sunrise and sunset on October 18, 2025?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset is at 17:48.
When is Rahu Kaal on October 18, 2025?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 09:14 to 10:40. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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