
In Sanatan culture and Hindu calendar, the place of Ekadashi date in the series of fasts and festivals is considered very sacred and supreme. Today 22 October 2026 And the day is Thursday. Today is a very special day from astrological and religious point of view because today is the most sacred day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. Papankusha Ekadashi (Papankusha Ekadashi 2026) A fast is being observed. According to the scriptures, by observing this holy fast, all sins are destroyed and one gets the immense blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Today, a wonderful combination of Shatabhisha Nakshatra and Vriddhi Yoga is also taking place. If you are also observing Ekadashi fast today or are going to start any new religious work, then it is important for you to have complete information about all the auspicious and inauspicious Muhurat, Rahukaal and correct time table of Paran. Let us know the complete details of the Panchang of 22nd October today based on the astrological assessment of Astropatri.
Papankusha Ekadashi date and rules and time of observing fast
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month had started on October 21 at 02:11 pm, and it will end today i.e. October 22 at 02:47 pm. To get the full benefits of Ekadashi fast, it is considered very important to break the fast (breaking the fast) as per the rules.
Ekadashi fast is broken on the next day i.e. On October 23, 2026, between 06:27 AM to 08:42 AM Will be done. During this time, Dwadashi Tithi will end at 02:35 pm. According to the scriptures, the fast should always be broken after sunrise and before the end of Dwadashi Tithi. Also, take special care that Parana should never be done during ‘Hari Vasar’ (first one-fourth of Dwadashi Tithi). If due to some reasons you are not able to do Parana in the morning, then it is advisable to take food only after midday.
Position of major Yoga, Karana and Nakshatra of today’s Panchang
Today, on October 22, there will be many important astrological conjunctions throughout the day. According to the Panchang, today’s complete details are as follows:
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Date: Ekadashi tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha will last till 02:47 pm, after which Dwadashi tithi will start.
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sum: ‘Vriddhi Yoga’ will remain in effect till 11.40 pm tonight, after which ‘Dhruv Yoga’ will begin.
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Karan: There will be ‘Vishti (Bhadra)’ Karan till 02.47 in the afternoon, followed by ‘Bav Karan’ and then ‘Balav Karan’ till 02.47 in the morning of the next day.
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constellation: Today Moon God all day and night Shatabhisha Nakshatra Will be seated in Nakshatra, which will last till 08:49 pm and after that Purvabhadrapada Nakshatra will start. The lord of Shatabhisha Nakshatra is Rahu, while its deity is considered to be the god of water ‘Varun Dev’. People born in this nakshatra are sharp minded, truthful, independent thinkers and solve problems quickly.
Position of Sun and Moon and transit of zodiac signs
Today, sunrise will be at 06:26 am, while sunset time will be at 05:45 pm. At the same time, the moon will rise in the sky at 03:25 pm and its set will be at 03:17 am the next day.
Talking about the transit of planets, today Sun God is situated in Libra, while Moon God is transiting from Capricorn to Aquarius. This position of Sun and Moon is believed to provide mental concentration and ideological stability to today’s people.
Today’s auspicious time and time of Amrit Kaal
If you want to organize any new auspicious work, business deal or worship on this day, then it is best to choose auspicious times according to astrology. The following auspicious times are available today:
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Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:43 pm to 12:28 pm. This time is considered the best time to start any new work.
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Amrit Kaal: From 01:18 pm to 02:58 pm. The work done during this period has the highest chances of success.
Be completely alert from today’s inauspicious time and Rahukaal.
Before setting out on any auspicious work or journey, special attention should be paid to Rahukaal and other inauspicious times, because there is a possibility of obstruction in the work done during this period. The list of today’s inauspicious times is as follows:
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Rahukaal: From 01:30 pm to 02:55 pm.
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Gulika Kaal: From 10:40 in the morning to 12:05 in the afternoon.
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Yamaganda: From 06:26 am to 07:51 am.
Religious experts advise that one should avoid starting any new investment, important transaction or auspicious work during Rahukaal. By worshiping Lord Vishnu on this auspicious occasion of Papankusha Ekadashi, all kinds of troubles of the devotees are removed and happiness and prosperity reside in their lives.
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