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Aaj Ka Panchang 13 October 2026: Know Auspicious Timings on Navratri Day 3 and Tuesday Fast.
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News18•13-10-2026, 03:31
Aaj Ka Panchang 13 October 2026: Know Auspicious Timings on Navratri Day 3 and Tuesday Fast.
  • •Today, October 13, 2026, marks the third day of Sharad Navratri along with the Tuesday fast.
  • •Devotees will seek the divine blessings of Goddess Chandraghanta and Lord Hanuman today.
  • •The Panchang indicates Tritiya tithi, Vishakha Nakshatra, and Priti Yoga for today.
  • •Rahu Kaal is scheduled from 03:01 PM to 04:28 PM, during which auspicious work should be avoided.
  • •Brahma Muhurta falls between 04:42 AM and 05:31 AM, while Abhijit Muhurta is from 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM.

Key Questions Answered

October 13, 2026, marks the Tuesday fast and the third day of Sharad Navratri dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta. Tritiya Tithi lasts until 11:27 PM before shifting to Chaturthi Tithi, with Vishakha Nakshatra active until 1:43 AM on October 14. Key auspicious windows include Abhijit Muhurta from 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM and Brahma Muhurta from 4:42 AM to 5:31 AM.

On October 13, 2026, Rahu Kaal occurs from 3:01 PM to 4:28 PM, Yamaganda from 9:15 AM to 10:41 AM, and Gulika Kaal from 12:08 PM to 1:35 PM. Additionally, the Disha Shool for the day is directed towards the North.

Devotees should wake up early, wear clean red or orange clothes, take a fast vow, and worship Lord Hanuman by lighting five jasmine oil lamps and offering sindoor, flowers, and food. For Goddess Chandraghanta, worship involves offering red or yellow flowers, akshat, roli, and fruits, chanting her mantra, and lighting a ghee lamp.