The panchang for October 26 2026 brings a rare spiritual alignment as the Monday fast coincides with the sacred Ashwin Purnima. According to traditional calculations, the day begins with the Ashwin Shukla Purnima tithi, which later transitions into Pratipada. Astrological parameters for the day feature Ashwini nakshatra, Bava karana, and Vajra yoga, while Purva is noted as the dishashool direction for travel.
Planetary Alignments and Purnima Timings
Celestial positions place the Sun in Libra while the Moon transits through Aries. Monday holds immense significance for the worship of Lord Shiva, and Ashwin Purnima carries profound spiritual value for charity and ritual baths. The Purnima tithi commenced on Sunday morning at 11:56 AM and concludes on Monday morning at 9:41 AM, making way for the Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi which extends until 7:01 AM on October 27.
Solar and Lunar Timings
Sunrise is recorded at 6:32 AM, and sunset will occur at 5:48 PM on Monday. Moonrise is scheduled for 5:49 PM, while moonset takes place at 7:30 AM the following morning. Several favorable periods are marked throughout the day, including Abhijit muhurta from 11:48 AM to 12:33 PM and Amrita kala from 10:59 AM to 12:28 PM.
Rituals and Worship Practices
Devotees observing the Monday fast and Purnima rituals typically take a morning bath, wear clean garments, and take a vow of fasting while meditating on Lord Shiva. Water, milk, bel leaves, white flowers, and akshat are offered to the Shivalinga. Chanting the mantra Om Namah Shivaya and reciting the Shiv Chalisa form an essential part of the worship, concluding with an aarti. Offering arghya to the Moon at night after moonrise helps pacify lunar afflictions and brings mental peace.
Auspicious Timings and Yoga
Multiple favorable time slots are available for conducting auspicious tasks today. Brahma muhurta runs from 4:47 AM to 5:38 AM. Abhijit muhurta is scheduled between 11:43 AM and 12:28 PM, Vijaya muhurta from 1:58 PM to 2:43 PM, and Godhuli muhurta from 5:42 PM to 6:08 PM. Nishita muhurta is marked late at night from 11:40 PM to 12:32 AM on October 27. Shivvas is noted at the cremation ground until 9:41 AM and with Gauri thereafter.
Inauspicious Timings and Periods
Traditional observances advise avoiding new or important ventures during designated inauspicious windows. Rahukal is active from 7:53 AM to 9:17 AM. Yamaganda spans from 10:42 AM to 12:06 PM, and Gulika kala lasts from 1:30 PM to 2:54 PM. Additional restrictive windows include Durmuhurta from 12:28 PM to 1:13 PM, Varjya from 1:58 PM to 3:27 PM, and Gand Mool from 6:29 AM to 6:29 AM. Aadal yoga begins at 5:41 PM and continues until 6:30 AM on October 27.
