Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Chicago Panchang — 30 September 2026

PANCHANG Budhavara
Validated
TITHI
Panchami
Until 2:24 AM
Shubh
NAKSHATRA
Krittika
Pada 2 · Until 7:48 PM
Sharp, purifying energy — favors courage, cutting through obstacles, and fire rituals.
YOGA
Vajra
Until 2:04 PM
Ashubh
KARANA
Taitila
Until 2:24 AM
VARA
Budhavara
Mercury
MASA
Ashwin
Krishna Paksha
Panchang Summary — 30 September 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, it is Panchami of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Ashwin. The day falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Krittika nakshatra. Panchami is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 12:40 PM and 2:08 PM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:17 PM to 1:04 PM — a good slot for anything important.

CHOGHADIYA — 30 September 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Shubh
6:46 AM
8:15 AM
Now
Rog
8:15 AM
9:43 AM
Now
Udveg
9:43 AM
11:12 AM
Now
Char
11:12 AM
12:40 PM
Now
Labh
12:40 PM
2:08 PM
Now
Amrit
2:08 PM
3:37 PM
Now
Kaal
3:37 PM
5:05 PM
Now
Shubh
5:05 PM
6:34 PM
RAHU KAAL
12:40 PM 2:08 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
12:17 PM 1:04 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
12:40 PM – 2:08 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
9:43 AM – 11:12 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
6:46 AM – 8:15 AM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
12:17 PM – 1:04 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
5:10 AM – 5:58 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
6:46 AM / 6:34 PM
Tithi Panchami

Fifth day — favorable for medicines, arts and education

Yoga Vajra

Thunderbolt — avoid risky activities

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Kanya
Moon Vrishabha
Mars Karka
Mercury Tula
Jupiter Karka
Venus Tula
Saturn Meena
Rahu Kumbha
Ketu Simha
SUNRISE
6:46 AM
SUNSET
6:34 PM
MOONRISE
11:56 AM
MOONSET
1:16 AM
Brahma Muhurta
5:10 AM 5:58 AM
Moon Sign
Vrishabha

About Panchami & Vajra

Panchami is the 5th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Fifth day — favorable for medicines, arts and education In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Vajra is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Thunderbolt — avoid risky activities The Moon is in Krittika Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Sharp, purifying energy — favors courage, cutting through obstacles, and fire rituals.