This year the Ekadashi tithi of Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, marking the day devotees will observe the Aja Ekadashi fast. The date also brings together Variyan Yoga, Punarvasu Nakshatra and a zodiac shift for Mercury, making it an especially significant one on the astrological calendar. Astrologer Acharya Indu Prakash's panchang lays out the exact muhurat, parana time and Rahukaal timings across major cities, along with the sunrise and sunset schedule for the day.
Panchang Highlights For September 7, 2026
- The Ekadashi tithi of Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha continues until 5:03 PM in the evening.
- Variyan Yoga remains in effect until 3:38 AM late at night.
- Punarvasu Nakshatra lasts until 6:14 PM in the evening.
- Mercury enters Virgo at 1:34 PM in the afternoon.
- The day is marked by the observance of the Aja Ekadashi fast.
Vrat Muhurat And Parana Timing
According to the panchang, the Ekadashi tithi begins at 7:29 PM on September 6, 2026 and runs until 5:03 PM on September 7, 2026, which is why the fast itself, based on the udaya tithi rule, is being observed on the Monday rather than a day earlier or later. The parana, or the breaking of the fast, falls on September 8, 2026, within the auspicious window of 6:25 AM to 8:53 AM, and devotees are expected to complete their meal or offering inside this two-and-a-half-hour stretch. On the day of parana, the Dwadashi tithi ends at 2:42 PM, so anyone planning to break the fast later in the day should keep this cut-off in mind before finalising their schedule.
Avoid Starting New Work During Rahukaal
Rahukaal is traditionally treated as an inauspicious window for beginning any new or important task, whether that is a journey, a purchase or signing a deal. On Monday, September 7, the Rahukaal timings across major cities are as follows.
- Delhi: 7:36 AM to 9:10 AM
- Mumbai: 7:58 AM to 9:31 AM
- Chandigarh: 7:37 AM to 9:12 AM
- Lucknow: 7:22 AM to 8:56 AM
- Bhopal: 7:38 AM to 9:11 AM
- Kolkata: 6:54 AM to 8:28 AM
- Ahmedabad: 7:57 AM to 9:30 AM
- Chennai: 7:30 AM to 9:02 AM
Since the window shifts from city to city by as much as an hour, anyone travelling between these places on Monday morning would do well to check the local timing rather than relying on the schedule of their home city.
Sunrise And Sunset Timings
Sunrise on September 7, 2026 will take place at 6:01 AM, while sunset is set for 6:35 PM. Most puja and fasting-related schedules for the day, including the timing of morning worship, are planned around this sunrise-to-sunset window, which is why panchang readings always list it alongside the tithi and yoga details.
Mercury's Move Into Virgo: Who Feels The Effect
Mercury enters Virgo at 1:34 PM on Monday and will continue transiting the sign until 12:40 PM on September 26, after which it moves into Libra. In Indian astrology, Mercury is regarded as the ruling planet of both Gemini and Virgo, so this transit takes place in a sign it rules itself, and its influence is expected to touch nearly all twelve zodiac signs in some form rather than staying confined to one or two. Mercury governs astrology, craftsmanship, computers and commerce, and it also has a bearing on the fourth and tenth houses of a horoscope, houses linked respectively to home and career. As the deity of intellect and speech, its effects are felt most directly in work that demands mental effort, quick thinking or communication, while physically, its influence is associated mainly with the throat and shoulders, areas astrologers often ask people to watch during this transit.
