Career
FavourableA good day to begin work, apply or meet seniors.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which favours new work, applications and meetings.
- Best time
- Shubh 08:56 AM to 10:26 AM
- Avoid
- Rahu Kaal 07:26 AM to 08:56 AM
Panchang · Sri Lanka
Maharagama Panchang, Monday 19 October 2026
On Monday, 19 October 2026 in Maharagama, Sri Lanka, the Sun rises at 05:57 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ashtami, until 10:52 AM; the nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha until 03:39 PM, the yoga Dhriti and the karana Bava. Rahu Kaal is 07:26 AM to 08:56 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:31 AM to 12:19 PM.
Times for Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Monday, 19 October 2026 · IST (UTC+5:30) · Sunrise 05:57 AM · Sunset 05:54 PM
Panchang for Monday, 19 October 2026
Calendar details
Sun and Moon
Sunrise05:57 AMUpper limb, with refraction
Sunset05:54 PMDay 11 h 57 min
Moonrise12:57 PM
Moonset12:50 AM, Oct 20
Moon signCapricornMakara, until 07:01 AM, Oct 21
Sun signLibraTula
Hindu calendar
Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava
Month (Purnimanta) · मासAshwina · आश्विन
Paksha · पक्षShukla Paksha · शुक्ल पक्षuntil 09:42 AM, Oct 26
RituSharad (Autumn)
AyanaDakshinayana
Day length29 ghati 52 palaNight 30 ghati 7 pala
Madhyahna11:55 AMLocal midday
Nishita11:55 PMLocal midnight
The day's 5 Panchang details
Each lasts until the time shown, then the next one begins. The bar shows how much of it had passed at sunrise.
- Tithi · तिथिShukla Ashtamiuntil 10:52 AMLunar day
- Vara · वारSomavaarMondayWeekday
- Nakshatra · नक्षत्रUttara Ashadha · pada 3until 03:39 PM · lord SunMoon's star
- Yoga · योगDhritiuntil 12:35 AM, Oct 20 · auspiciousSun–Moon combination
- Karana · करणBavauntil 10:52 AMHalf of a lunar day
Plan your day
Good times and times to avoid
Calculated from sunrise and sunset at this place.
Auspicious
For starting something new.
- Brahma MuhuratThe night's 14th muhurta, just before sunrise; kept for prayer and study04:20 AM to 05:09 AM
- Amrit KaalFrom the day's nakshatra08:30 AM to 10:17 AM
- Abhijit MuhuratAround local noon; auspicious for most beginnings11:31 AM to 12:19 PM
Avoid for new starts
Routine work is fine.
- Rahu KaalOne-eighth of daytime ruled by Rahu07:26 AM to 08:56 AM
- YamagandaRuled by Yama10:26 AM to 11:55 AM
- Gulika KaalRuled by Gulika; actions begun now are said to repeat01:25 PM to 02:55 PM
- VarjyamFrom the day's nakshatra08:03 PM to 09:48 PM
More checks for the day
Chandrashtama
For Mithuna (Gemini) Moon sign, 07:33 PM, Oct 18 to 07:01 AM, Oct 21: the Moon is in their 8th sign.See it for your own chart →
Disha Shool
Travel east is traditionally avoided on Mondays. Customs and remedies vary by region.
Bhadra (Vishti)
No Bhadra today.
Panchak and Gandmool
Neither falls today.
Traditional guidance for the day
From classical muhurta rules for today's nakshatra, tithi, yoga and weekday, with the best window from today's timings. General guidance, not personalised.
- Uttara Ashadha Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra until 03:39 PM
- Ashtami Jaya tithi until 10:52 AM
- Navami Rikta tithi from 10:52 AM
- Dhriti auspicious yoga until 12:35 AM, Oct 20
- Monday ruled by the Moon
Money
FavourableGood for buying, investing and opening accounts.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which favours purchases and investments.
- Best time
- Labh 02:55 PM to 04:24 PM
- Avoid
- Gulika Kaal 01:25 PM to 02:55 PM
Travel
CautionPostpone non-essential journeys if you can.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, traditionally avoided for journeys; Monday is the Moon's day, linked with journeys, especially by water; Disha Shool today is east: travel that way is traditionally avoided.
- Best time
- Labh 02:55 PM to 04:24 PM
- Avoid
- Heading east; Rahu Kaal 07:26 AM to 08:56 AM
Health
FavourableGood for starting treatment, exercise or a new routine.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which favours starting treatment or a new routine.
- Best time
- Amrit 05:57 AM to 07:26 AM
- Avoid
- Rog 10:26 AM to 11:55 AM
Relationships
FavourableA warm day for family, friends and romance.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which favours friendship, marriage talks and gatherings; Monday is the Moon's day, linked with family and mothers.
- Best time
- Shubh 08:56 AM to 10:26 AM
- Avoid
- Kaal 07:26 AM to 08:56 AM
Spirituality
FavourableGood for prayer, fasting and charity.
Uttara Ashadha is a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra, which favours prayer, vows and charity.
- Best time
- Brahma Muhurat 04:20 AM to 05:09 AM
Traditions differ by region and family; for an important start, check the Muhurat for your own chart.
Choghadiya
Day and night each split into eight parts. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided; Chal is neutral and suits travel.
Day · sunrise to sunset
- Amrit excellent05:57 AM to 07:26 AM
- Kaal avoid07:26 AM to 08:56 AM
- Shubh good08:56 AM to 10:26 AM
- Rog avoid10:26 AM to 11:55 AM
- Udveg avoid11:55 AM to 01:25 PM
- Chal travel01:25 PM to 02:55 PM
- Labh gain02:55 PM to 04:24 PM
- Amrit excellent04:24 PM to 05:54 PM
Night · sunset to next sunrise
- Chal travel05:54 PM to 07:24 PM
- Rog avoid07:24 PM to 08:55 PM
- Kaal avoid08:55 PM to 10:25 PM
- Labh gain10:25 PM to 11:55 PM
- Udveg avoid11:55 PM to 01:26 AM, Oct 20
- Shubh good01:26 AM, Oct 20 to 02:56 AM, Oct 20
- Amrit excellent02:56 AM, Oct 20 to 04:26 AM, Oct 20
- Chal travel04:26 AM, Oct 20 to 05:57 AM, Oct 20
Hora
Day and night each split into twelve planetary hours, starting with the weekday's lord at sunrise.
| # | Planet | From | To | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon | 05:57 AM | 06:57 AM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 2 | Saturn | 06:57 AM | 07:56 AM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 3 | Jupiter | 07:56 AM | 08:56 AM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| 4 | Mars | 08:56 AM | 09:56 AM | Courage, property, sport |
| 5 | Sun | 09:56 AM | 10:56 AM | Government, authority, health |
| 6 | Venus | 10:56 AM | 11:55 AM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 7 | Mercury | 11:55 AM | 12:55 PM | Study, trade, writing |
| 8 | Moon | 12:55 PM | 01:55 PM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 9 | Saturn | 01:55 PM | 02:55 PM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 10 | Jupiter | 02:55 PM | 03:54 PM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| 11 | Mars | 03:54 PM | 04:54 PM | Courage, property, sport |
| 12 | Sun | 04:54 PM | 05:54 PM | Government, authority, health |
| # | Planet | From | To | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Venus | 05:54 PM | 06:54 PM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 14 | Mercury | 06:54 PM | 07:54 PM | Study, trade, writing |
| 15 | Moon | 07:54 PM | 08:55 PM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 16 | Saturn | 08:55 PM | 09:55 PM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 17 | Jupiter | 09:55 PM | 10:55 PM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| 18 | Mars | 10:55 PM | 11:55 PM | Courage, property, sport |
| 19 | Sun | 11:55 PM | 12:56 AM | Government, authority, health |
| 20 | Venus | 12:56 AM | 01:56 AM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 21 | Mercury | 01:56 AM | 02:56 AM | Study, trade, writing |
| 22 | Moon | 02:56 AM | 03:56 AM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 23 | Saturn | 03:56 AM | 04:57 AM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 24 | Jupiter | 04:57 AM | 05:57 AM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
Purnimanta month convention for Maharagama, Colombo District, Western Province, 10280, Sri Lanka. The Hindu day runs sunrise to sunrise, so a Tithi or Nakshatra ending “after midnight” still belongs to this day. Sidereal positions use the Lahiri ayanamsa; other almanacs can differ by a few minutes. Methodology
Maharagama calendar and upcoming festivals
October 2026
- 1 October 2026
- 2 October 2026
- 3 October 2026
- 4 October 2026
- 5 October 2026
- 6 October 2026: Indira Ekadashi
- 7 October 2026
- 8 October 2026: Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri
- 9 October 2026
- 10 October 2026: Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 11 October 2026: Sharad Navratri begins
- 12 October 2026
- 13 October 2026
- 14 October 2026: Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 15 October 2026
- 16 October 2026
- 17 October 2026
- 18 October 2026: Tula Sankranti
- 19 October 2026
- 20 October 2026: Dussehra
- 21 October 2026
- 22 October 2026: Papankusha Ekadashi
- 23 October 2026: Pradosh Vrat
- 24 October 2026
- 25 October 2026: Sharad Purnima
- 26 October 2026: Ashwina Purnima
- 27 October 2026
- 28 October 2026
- 29 October 2026: Karwa Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi
- 30 October 2026
- 31 October 2026
✦ festival · • vrat · each day opens its own Maharagama page
Maharagama Panchang for the following days
- 20 OctTuesdayDussehra
- 21 OctWednesday
- 22 OctThursdayPapankusha Ekadashi
- 23 OctFridayPradosh Vrat
- 24 OctSaturday
- 25 OctSundaySharad Purnima
- 26 OctMondayAshwina Purnima
- 27 OctTuesday
- 28 OctWednesday
- 29 OctThursdayKarwa Chauth
- 30 OctFriday
- 31 OctSaturday
- 1 NovSunday
- 2 NovMonday
City data © GeoNames. Times for Maharagama, Sri Lanka, in Asia/Colombo.
Why Maharagama has its own Panchang
Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya and Hora are fractions of the local day, so they move with sunrise and sunset. Maharagama sits at 6.85°N, 79.93°E, 26 m above sea level, in the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Tithi and Nakshatra end at the same instant everywhere, but the local clock time differs, and the Tithi at Maharagama's own sunrise decides which date a festival or vrat falls on here.
Nearby cities, 19 October 2026
Questions
What is the tithi in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
Shukla Ashtami is the tithi at sunrise (05:57 AM) in Maharagama and lasts until 10:52 AM. The tithi at sunrise names the day.
What is the nakshatra in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
Uttara Ashadha (pada 3), until 03:39 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
Sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset at 05:54 PM, local time, for Maharagama's own coordinates.
When is Rahu Kaal in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
07:26 AM to 08:56 AM. Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime, so it moves with Maharagama's sunrise and sunset.
When is Abhijit Muhurat in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
11:31 AM to 12:19 PM: the eighth of fifteen daytime muhurtas, around local noon, auspicious for most beginnings.
When is Brahma Muhurat in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
04:20 AM to 05:09 AM: the 14th of the night's 15 muhurtas, ending one muhurta (about 48 minutes) before sunrise, traditionally kept for prayer and study.
What time is moonrise in Maharagama on 19 October 2026?
The Moon rises at 12:57 PM and sets at 12:50 AM, Oct 20.
Is 19 October 2026 a good day to start something new in Maharagama?
A good day to begin work, apply or meet seniors. Best window: Shubh 08:56 AM to 10:26 AM. Avoid Rahu Kaal, 07:26 AM to 08:56 AM.
Who has Chandrashtama on 19 October 2026?
People with Mithuna (Gemini) Moon sign, 07:33 PM, Oct 18 to 07:01 AM, Oct 21: the Moon is in their 8th sign.
What is a Panchang?
A Panchang is the Hindu almanac. For each day it gives five details (panch anga, "five parts"): Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (the Moon's lunar mansion), Yoga (a Sun–Moon combination) and Karana (half a Tithi), along with sunrise-based timings used to choose a Muhurat.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), assigned to Rahu by weekday. Traditionally people avoid starting new ventures, signing agreements or beginning journeys in it. Because it depends on local sunrise and sunset, it differs from city to city and day to day.
Why does the Tithi change in the middle of the day?
A Tithi is the time the Moon takes to gain 12° on the Sun, so it can end at any hour. By convention the Tithi prevailing at sunrise names the day, which is why a festival can fall on a different civil date in different places.