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Monday, October 20, 2025

Daily Panchang

Krishna Paksha

Monday, Krishna Paksha. Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi fall on this day. The tithi is Chaturdashi till afternoon, then Amavasya begins. The Moon is in Hasta nakshatra till night, then Chitra. Abhijit Muhurta (11:43 – 12:28) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (07:50 – 09:15). The Moon is in Kanya rashi and the Sun in Tula.

Festivals on this date

Monday, 20 October

Diwali

Deepavali

Pradosh Kaal17:46 – 20:18

Lakshmi Puja is done after sunset in Pradosh Kaal, with Amavasya standing; a Sthir Lagna within it is preferred.

The festival of lights, kept on the Amavasya evening: Lakshmi is worshipped in Pradosh Kaal, homes are lit with diyas and families share sweets. Govardhan Puja and, in Gujarat, the new year (Bestu Varas) follow on Kartik Shukla Pratipada.

Also on this day

  • Lakshmi Puja

    Also known as: Lakshmi Ganesh Puja

    The heart of Diwali: Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped with lamps, sweets and new account books, and the home is kept lit so prosperity may enter.

  • Chopda Puja

    Gujarat

    Gujarat's traders close the year's account books on Diwali evening and open new ones before Lakshmi and Saraswati, marking the first page with a swastika and 'Shubh Labh'.

  • Sharda Puja

    Saraswati, as Sharda, is worshipped with Lakshmi on Diwali night so that learning and wealth grow together through the new year.

  • Kali Puja

    Nishita Kaal23:40 – 00:31, 21 Oct

    BengalAlso known as: Shyama Puja

    Bengal keeps the Diwali Amavasya as Kali Puja: the goddess is worshipped at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with lamps, hibiscus and sweets in homes and pandals.

Narak Chaturdashi

Arunodaya05:12 – 06:25

The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken in Arunodaya after the Moon rises and before sunrise, while Chaturdashi still stands.

Also known as: Choti Diwali · Roop Chaudas

Usually the day before Diwali, some years the same day. Krishna's victory over Narakasura is marked with an oil bath (abhyanga snan) before sunrise. In the north it is Choti Diwali; in Rajasthan, Roop Chaudas.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Krishna Chaturdashi

      from Previous day 13:52 till 15:45

    • then

      Amavasya

      15:45 – Next day 17:55

    Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.

  • Monday

    Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.

  • AmantaAshwin
    PurnimantaKartik

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Hasta

      from Previous day 17:49 till 20:16

    • then

      Chitra

      20:16 – Next day 22:58

    Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.

    • Vaidhriti

      from 02:04 till Next day 02:34

    An inauspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.

    • Shakuni

      from 02:46 till 15:45

    • then

      Chatushpada

      15:45 – Next day 04:48

    A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.

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 Chaturdashi · Mon

00061218Amrit · 06:25 – 07:50Kaal · 07:50 – 09:15Shubh · 09:15 – 10:40Rog · 10:40 – 12:05Udveg · 12:05 – 13:30Chal · 13:30 – 14:56Labh · 14:56 – 16:21Amrit · 16:21 – 17:46Chal · 17:46 – 19:21Rog · 19:21 – 20:56Kaal · 20:56 – 22:31Labh · 22:31 – 00:06Udveg · 00:06 – 01:40Shubh · 01:40 – 03:15Amrit · 03:15 – 04:50Chal · 04:50 – 06:25Amirdha · 06:25 – 07:50Visham · 07:50 – 09:15Rogam · 09:15 – 10:40Laabam · 10:40 – 12:05Dhanam · 12:05 – 13:30Sugam · 13:30 – 14:56Soram · 14:56 – 16:21Uthi · 16:21 – 17:46Sugam · 17:46 – 19:21Soram · 19:21 – 20:56Uthi · 20:56 – 22:31Amirdha · 22:31 – 00:06Visham · 00:06 – 01:40Rogam · 01:40 – 03:15Laabam · 03:15 – 04:50Dhanam · 04:50 – 06:25Brahma Muhurta · 04:44 – 05:34Abhijit Muhurta · 11:43 – 12:28Amrit Kaal · 13:40 – 15:25Rahu Kaal · 07:50 – 09:15Yamaganda Kaal · 10:40 – 12:05Gulika Kaal · 13:30 – 14:56Varjyam · 05:10 – 06:57Moon · 06:25 – 07:21Saturn · 07:21 – 08:18Jupiter · 08:18 – 09:15Mars · 09:15 – 10:12Sun · 10:12 – 11:08Venus · 11:08 – 12:05Mercury · 12:05 – 13:02Moon · 13:02 – 13:59Saturn · 13:59 – 14:56Jupiter · 14:56 – 15:52Mars · 15:52 – 16:49Sun · 16:49 – 17:46Venus · 17:46 – 18:49Mercury · 18:49 – 19:53Moon · 19:53 – 20:56Saturn · 20:56 – 21:59Jupiter · 21:59 – 23:02Mars · 23:02 – 00:06Sun · 00:06 – 01:09Venus · 01:09 – 02:12Mercury · 02:12 – 03:15Moon · 03:15 – 04:19Saturn · 04:19 – 05:22Jupiter · 05:22 – 06:25

Oct 20

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 25m
06:25
07:50
09:15
10:40
12:05
13:30
14:56
16:21

Night periods

8·1h 35m
17:46
19:21
20:56
22:31
00:06
01:40
03:15
04:50

Daytime periods

8·1h 25m
06:25
07:50
09:15
10:40
12:05
13:30
14:56
16:21

Night periods

8·1h 35m
17:46
19:21
20:56
22:31
00:06
01:40
03:15
04:50
04:44–05:34
11:43–12:28
13:40–15:25
07:50–09:15
10:40–12:05
13:30–14:56
05:10–06:57

Daytime hours

12·57 min
06:25
07:21
08:18
09:15
10:12
11:08
12:05
13:02
13:59
14:56
15:52
16:49

Night hours

12·1h 3m
17:46
18:49
19:53
20:56
21:59
23:02
00:06
01:09
02:12
03:15
04:19
05:22

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on October 20, 2025?
On October 20, 2025, Krishna Chaturdashi lasts till 15:45, then Amavasya begins.
What is the nakshatra on October 20, 2025?
The nakshatra is Hasta and the yoga is Vaidhriti.
When are sunrise and sunset on October 20, 2025?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 17:46.
When is Rahu Kaal on October 20, 2025?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 07:50 to 09:15. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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