Shashthi
Krishna paksha · Bhadrapada · Vikram Samvat 2083
Astrological alignments
Delhi (Asia/Kolkata)
Upcoming tithis
View 2026 Calendar →Here is the daily panchang for Delhi. Whether you are sitting for naam jaap, keeping a vrat, or simply wanting the lunar day, Aaj Ki Tithi is the Hindu calendar date at sunrise. Today is Friday, 2 October 2026. The details below are calculated from the Sun and Moon for Delhi (IST) — not copied from a printed almanac.
No special festival is marked on this tithi. An ordinary day is still enough for one mala.
At sunrise the tithi is Shashthi. It runs from 1 Oct, 12:36 pm IST until 2 Oct, 10:16 am IST. After that it becomes Saptami, which holds until 3 Oct, 8:00 am IST.
Sunrise in Delhi is 6:14 am. Sunset is 6:06 pm. Rahu Kaal is 10:41 am to 12:10 pm IST — many households wait until it passes before beginning new work. Jaap can be sat at any honest hour.
The five limbs of panchang at Delhi sunrise: Vara is Friday (Shukravara). Ritu is Varsha (Monsoon). Nakshatra is Mrigashira (pada 1). Yoga is Vyatipata. Karana is Vanija. Purnimanta masa is Bhadrapada; Amanta masa is Shravana where they differ. Vikram Samvat 2083.
The next seven sunrises are listed below so you can see ekadashi and other vrats coming.
The tithi is known. Sit for one mala of 108. The sky has already begun; the beads finish the day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact Tithi for today, October 2, 2026?
Today begins with Shashthi Tithi (the sixth lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha. Shashthi is active until 10:16 am (IST), after which the tithi shifts to Saptami.
Are there any special Hindu festivals or fasts today?
No special Hindu festival or fast is marked on this tithi in our panchang. An ordinary day is still enough for jaap.
What time is Rahu Kaal today?
Today, Rahu Kaal lasts from 10:41 am to 12:10 pm (IST). It is recommended to avoid starting new ventures during this window.
Which Nakshatra is active today?
The moon is currently in the Mrigashira Nakshatra (Pada 1), paired with Vyatipata Yoga for favorable spiritual practices and chanting.
When is the next major Vrat or fasting day?
The next major fasting day is the Ekadashi Vrat, falling this coming Tuesday (Mangalavara), which is highly significant for Lord Vishnu devotees.