# Toronto Panchang, 16 October 2026

> Today's panchang for Toronto, Ontario: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and auspicious muhurats.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/dainika-panchang/city/toronto

Shukla Paksha Shashthi • 30% Illum. Waxing Crescent

📍 Toronto • Daily Panchang

6, Ashwina Shukla Paksha, [Shashthi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/tithi/daily/shukla-shashthi-date-time)

2082 Gujarati Samvat

16

October 2026

Friday

Festivals & Vratas: Chaturmasa Period

∞ Yoga: Shobhana ✦ Ravi Yoga Siddha Yoga

Drik Siddhanta Ganita Calculations

## The Five Limbs

### Tithi

[Shashthi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/tithi/daily/shukla-shashthi-date-time)

Ends at 08:24 PM

Next: Saptami

### Nakshatra

[Moola](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/mula-nakshatra-date-time)

Ends at 12:16 AM, Oct 17

Next: Purva Ashadha

### Yoga

[Shobhana](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/shobhana-yoga-date-time)

Ends at 12:35 PM

Next: Atiganda

### Karana

[Taitila](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/taitula?date=2026-10-16)

Ends at 08:24 PM

Next: Garaja

### Vara

Friday

Weekday (Venus (Shukra))

Ruler: Venus (Shukra)

## 24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day

07:34 AM (Sunrise) 12:00 06:32 PM (Sunset) 00:00 07:35 AM, Oct 17 (Next Sunrise)

Tithi

Shashthi (Ends at 08:24 PM)

Saptami

Nakshatra

Moola (Ends at 12:16 AM, Oct 17)

Purva Ashadha

Yoga

Shobhana (Ends at 12:35 PM)

Atiganda

Karana

Taitila (Ends at 08:24 PM)

Garaja

## Surya & Chandra

### Sun (Surya)

Sunrise

07:34 AM

Sunset

06:32 PM

**Sun Sign:** Virgo (Kanya) **Day Length (Dinamana):** 10h 58m **Madhyahna (Solar Noon):** 01:03 PM

### Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise

01:47 PM

Moonset

10:05 PM

**Moon Sign:** Sagittarius (Dhanu) **Night Length (Ratrimana):** 13h 3m

## Detailed Panchanga

Shukla Paksha

Tithi

[Shashthi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/tithi/daily/shukla-shashthi-date-time) Ends at 08:24 PM • Next: [Saptami](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/tithi/daily/shukla-saptami-date-time)

[Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga)

[Shobhana](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/shobhana-yoga-date-time) Ends at 12:35 PM • Next: [Atiganda](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/atiganda-yoga-date-time)

Weekday

Friday

Month (Amavasyant)

Ashwina

[Nakshatra](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra)

[Moola](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/mula-nakshatra-date-time) Ends at 12:16 AM, Oct 17 • Next: [Purva Ashadha](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/purva-ashadha-nakshatra-date-time)

Karana

[Taitila](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/taitula?date=2026-10-16) (08:24 PM) [Garaja](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/garija?date=2026-10-16) (09:41 AM, Oct 17) [Vanija](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/vanija?date=2026-10-16) (Full Night)

Paksha

Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight)

Month (Purnimant)

Ashwina

## Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: [Chitra](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/chitra?date=2026-10-16) (Pada 2)

Moon Sign

[Sagittarius (Dhanu)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/dhanu?date=2026-10-16) (till Full Night) → [Capricorn (Makara)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/makara?date=2026-10-16) (from Full Night)

Sun Sign

[Virgo (Kanya)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kanya?date=2026-10-16) • Nirayana System

Surya Nakshatra

[Chitra](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/chitra?date=2026-10-16) Pada 2

Nakshatra Padas

[Moola](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/mula-nakshatra-date-time) (Pada 2) 10:45 AM [Moola](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/mula-nakshatra-date-time) (Pada 3) 05:31 PM [Moola](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/mula-nakshatra-date-time) (Pada 4) 12:16 AM, Oct 17 [Purva Ashadha](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/purva-ashadha-nakshatra-date-time) (Pada 1) 07:02 AM, Oct 17 [Purva Ashadha](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/daily/purva-ashadha-nakshatra-date-time) (Pada 2) Cont.

Sun Longitude: **178.9°** Moon Longitude: **245.09°**

## Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2083 · Shaka 1948

Vikram Samvat

2083 [Siddharthi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/samvatsara/siddharthi?date=2026-10-16)

Shaka Samvat

1948 [Parabhava](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/samvatsara/parabhava?date=2026-10-16)

Gujarati Samvat

2082 [Pingala](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/samvatsara/pingala?date=2026-10-16)

Pravishte / Gate

30 (Solar Month Day)

Brihaspati Samvat

[Raudra](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/samvatsara/raudra?date=2026-10-16) upto 06:12 AM, Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Next Samvat

[Durmati](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/samvatsara/durmati?date=2026-10-16) (Upcoming Jovian Year)

Chandramasa

Ashwina (Purnimanta)

•

Ashwina (Amanta)

Cycle Type

Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle (North & South Tradition)

## Auspicious Timings

16 Timings 10 Active

Primary Solar Muhurats (8) 8 Active

- Brahma Muhurat 05:50 AM – 06:42 AM
- Pratah Sandhya 06:16 AM – 07:34 AM
- [Abhijit Muhurat](https://www.hinducalendar.today/muhurat/abhijit-muhurat) 12:41 PM – 01:25 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta 02:53 PM – 03:37 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta 06:32 PM – 06:58 PM
- Sayahna Sandhya 06:32 PM – 07:51 PM
- Amrit Kalam 05:04 PM – 06:52 PM
- Nishita Muhurta 12:38 AM – 01:30 AM, Oct 17

Auspicious Yogas (8) 2 Active

- [Sarvartha Siddhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/sarvarthasiddhi-yoga-date-time) None
- [Amrita Siddhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/amritsiddhi-yoga-date-time) None
- [Ravi Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/ravi-yoga-date-time) 07:34 AM – 12:16 AM, Oct 17
- [Pushya Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/gurupushya-yoga-date-time) None
- [Dwipushkar Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/dwipushkar-yoga-date-time) None
- [Tripushkar Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/tripushkar-yoga-date-time) None
- [Siddha Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/tamilsiddha-yoga-date-time) Full Day
- [Amrita Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/tamilamrita-yoga-date-time) None

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**Auspicious Timings Guide:** Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.

## Inauspicious Periods

19 Periods 9 Active

Negative Periods & Doshas (10) 7 Active

- [Rahu Kalam](https://www.hinducalendar.today/muhurat/rahu-kaal) 11:41 AM – 01:03 PM
- Yamaganda 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM
- Gulika Kalam 08:56 AM – 10:19 AM
- Dur Muhurtam 09:46 AM – 10:30 AM
- Varjyam 10:28 PM – 12:16 AM, Oct 17
- Baana Dosha Agni
- Bhadra (Vishti) None
- Vinchudo None
- Panchak None
- [Aadal Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/aadal-yoga-date-time) 12:16 AM – 07:35 AM, Oct 17

Inauspicious Yogas (9) 2 Active

- [Vidaal Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/vidaal-yoga-date-time) 07:34 AM – 12:16 AM, Oct 17
- [Dagdha Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/dagdha-yoga-date-time) None
- [Krakacha Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/krakacha-yoga-date-time) 08:24 PM – 07:35 AM, Oct 17
- [Visha Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/visha-yoga-date-time) None
- [Hutasana Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/hutasana-yoga-date-time) None
- [Samvartaka Yoga](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/samvartaka-yoga-date-time) None
- [Vaidhriti](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/vaidhriti-yoga-date-time) None
- [Vyatipata](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/vyatipata-yoga-date-time) None
- [Parigha (1st Half)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/yoga/parigha-yoga-date-time) None

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**Traditional Guidance:** Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

## Ritu & Ayana

Sharad (Autumn)

Drik Ayana

Dakshinayana

Drik Ritu

Sharad (Autumn)

Netram

One Eye (Moderately Auspicious)

Vedic Ayana

Dakshinayana

Vedic Ritu

Sharad (Autumn)

Jeeva

0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)

## Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious

Chandra Nivasa

East (Purva) (upto Full Night) → South (Dakshina)

Agnivasa

Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious) (Ends at 08:24 PM) → Patala (Inauspicious)

Disha Shoola

West (Pashchima) (Consume barley before travel)

Shivavasa

Nandi (Riding Nandi - Auspicious) (Ends at 08:24 PM) → Bhojana (Dining)

Rahu Vasa

South-East

Homahuti

Budha

Kumbha Chakra

South

Panchaka Rahita

Auspicious

## Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

Raja (King)

Jupiter (Guru)

Mantri (Minister)

Moon (Chandra)

Senapati (Commander)

Sun (Surya)

Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)

Jupiter (Guru)

Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)

Mars (Mangala)

Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)

Mercury (Budha)

Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)

Sun (Surya)

Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)

Saturn (Shani)

Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)

Jupiter (Guru)

Phaladhipati (Fruits)

Sun (Surya)

## Chandrabalam

• Favorable Rashis for the day:

6 Favorable 1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

[Aries (Mesha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/mesha?date=2026-10-16)

Unfavorable

[Taurus (Vrishabha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/vrishabha?date=2026-10-16)

Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

[Gemini (Mithuna)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/mithuna?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

[Cancer (Karka)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/karka?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

[Leo (Simha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/simha?date=2026-10-16)

Unfavorable

[Virgo (Kanya)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kanya?date=2026-10-16)

Unfavorable

[Libra (Tula)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/tula?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

[Scorpio (Vrischika)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/vrischika?date=2026-10-16)

Unfavorable

[Sagittarius (Dhanu)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/dhanu?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

[Capricorn (Makara)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/makara?date=2026-10-16)

Unfavorable

[Aquarius (Kumbha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kumbha?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

[Pisces (Meena)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/meena?date=2026-10-16)

Favorable

## Tarabalam

• Favorable Nakshatras for the day:

15 Favorable 12 Unfavorable

[Ashwini](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/ashwini?date=2026-10-16)

Janma (Body / Self) Unfavorable

[Bharani](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/bharani?date=2026-10-16)

Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support) Favorable

[Krittika](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/krittika?date=2026-10-16)

Mitra (Friendly & Favorable) Favorable

[Rohini](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/rohini?date=2026-10-16)

Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss) Unfavorable

[Mrigashira](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/mrigashira?date=2026-10-16)

Sadhana (Success in efforts) Favorable

[Ardra](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/ardhra?date=2026-10-16)

Pratyak (Obstacles in work) Unfavorable

[Punarvasu](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/punarvasu?date=2026-10-16)

Kshema (Well-being & Safety) Favorable

[Pushya](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/pushya?date=2026-10-16)

Vipat (Danger / Obstacles) Unfavorable

[Ashlesha](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/ashlesha?date=2026-10-16)

Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity) Favorable

[Magha](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/magha?date=2026-10-16)

Janma (Body / Self) Unfavorable

## Panchaka Rahita Intervals

8 Auspicious 5 Inauspicious

07:34 AM – 07:44 AM

Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)

07:44 AM – 10:21 AM

Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)

10:21 AM – 12:49 PM

Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)

12:49 PM – 02:48 PM

Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)

02:48 PM – 04:15 PM

Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)

04:15 PM – 05:24 PM

Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)

05:24 PM – 06:30 PM

Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)

06:30 PM – 07:47 PM

Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)

07:47 PM – 09:33 PM

Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)

09:33 PM – 11:53 PM

Roga Panchaka (Health concern)

11:53 PM – 02:28 AM, Oct 17

Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)

02:28 AM – 05:04 AM, Oct 17

Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)

05:04 AM – 07:35 AM, Oct 17

Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)

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## Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis

[Virgo (Kanya)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kanya?date=2026-10-16)

07:34 AM – 07:44 AM

[Libra (Tula)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/tula?date=2026-10-16)

07:44 AM – 10:21 AM

[Scorpio (Vrischika)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/vrischika?date=2026-10-16)

10:21 AM – 12:49 PM

[Sagittarius (Dhanu)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/dhanu?date=2026-10-16)

12:49 PM – 02:48 PM

[Capricorn (Makara)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/makara?date=2026-10-16)

02:48 PM – 04:15 PM

[Aquarius (Kumbha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kumbha?date=2026-10-16)

04:15 PM – 05:24 PM

[Pisces (Meena)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/meena?date=2026-10-16)

05:24 PM – 06:30 PM

[Aries (Mesha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/mesha?date=2026-10-16)

06:30 PM – 07:47 PM

[Taurus (Vrishabha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/vrishabha?date=2026-10-16)

07:47 PM – 09:33 PM

[Gemini (Mithuna)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/mithuna?date=2026-10-16)

09:33 PM – 11:53 PM

[Cancer (Karka)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/karka?date=2026-10-16)

11:53 PM – 02:28 AM, Oct 17

[Leo (Simha)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/simha?date=2026-10-16)

02:28 AM – 05:04 AM, Oct 17

[Virgo (Kanya)](https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/kanya?date=2026-10-16)

05:04 AM – 07:35 AM, Oct 17

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## Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters

Vedic Chronology

Kali Yuga Year

5127

Kali Ahargana

1872864

Lahiri Ayanamsha

24.230479°

Astronomical Counts

Julian Day

2461329

Modified Julian Day

61329

Rata Die (RD)

739905

National & Julian Dates

National Date

24 Ashwina, 1948

Nirayana Date

10 Bhadrapada, 1948

Julian Date

October 3, 2026 CE

## Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

1 Day Festivals & Events

### Chaturmasa Period

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Chaturmasa Period bringing families and communities together in devotion.

Significance

Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Chaturmasa Period rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.

Rituals & Observances

- ✦ Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
- ✦ Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
- ✦ Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
- ✦ Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
- ✦ Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.

## About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga

5 Limbs

A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.

### Tithi

1

The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.

### Nakshatra

2

The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.

### Yoga

3

The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.

### Karana

4

Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.

### Vara

5

The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.

## Discover More

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