Panchang for October 2, 2025
1. Date, Day & Festivals
- Date: 2nd October 2025
- Day: Thursday
Major Festivals/Events
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami: Marks the end of Navaratri and Durga Puja. Celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Key rituals include the burning of effigies and processions across India.
- Durga Visarjan: The immersion of Durga idols, signifying her return to her abode.
- Vidyarambham: Traditional day for beginning formal studies, especially in South India.
- Mysore Dasara, Bengal Vijayadashami, Saraswati Visarjan, Madhvacharya Jayanti are regionally observed[1][2][3].
2. Surya and Chandra (Sun & Moon) Timings
| Event | Time (India) |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | ~6:15 AM |
| Sunset | ~6:06 PM |
| Moonrise | ~3:09 PM |
| Moonset | ~1:56 AM (Oct 3) |
Time may vary slightly by location[3].
3. Five Panchang Elements
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Dashami (starts Oct 1, 7:01 PM, ends Oct 2, 7:10 PM) Ekadashi starts after 7:10 PM |
| Nakshatra | Shravana (starts Oct 2, 9:13 AM, ends Oct 3, 9:34 AM) |
| Yoga | Not specified for all-day; reference to inauspicious and auspicious yogas may be made locally |
| Karana | Gara (Oct 2, 7:12 AM to 7:10 PM) Switches to Vanija after |
| Var (Weekday) | Thursday |
4. Auspicious (Shubh) Muhurat
| Muhurat | Timing (India) |
|---|---|
| Vijay Muhurat | 2:09 PM – 2:57 PM |
| Aparahna Puja | 1:21 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Good Time for New Work or Purchase | 9:13 AM onwards (Shravana Nakshatra) – all day for certain activities; check local traditions |
| Start of Shravana Nakshatra | 9:13 AM |
5. Inauspicious (Ashubh) Timings
| Period | Timing (India) |
|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Yamaganda | Morning hours (exact varies, check local) |
Avoid major life decisions or rituals during Rahukalam and Yamaganda.
6. Summary Table
| Panchang Element | Value & Duration |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Dashami (ends 7:10 PM), then Ekadashi begins |
| Nakshatra | Shravana (9:13 AM onwards) |
| Muhurat | Vijay Muhurat 2:09 PM – 2:57 PM, Aparahna Puja 1:21 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Sunrise/Sunset | Sunrise ~6:15 AM, Sunset ~6:06 PM |
| Moonrise/Moonset | Moonrise ~3:09 PM, Moonset ~1:56 AM (Oct 3) |
| Karana | Gara (till 7:10 PM), then Vanija |
7. Religious and Cultural Significance
- Dussehra/Vijayadashami: Marks the defeat of evil and restoration of dharma; celebrated via effigy burning (North India), immersion of idols (East), and processions (South & West)[2].
- Durga Visarjan: Symbolizes the conclusion of Durga Puja and reverent farewell to the Goddess.
- Vidyarambham: Especially in Kerala/Tamil Nadu, children initiate learning/prayers to Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and success.
Practical Guidance
- Perform Vijayadashami Puja and Dussehra celebrations during the Aparahna period (1:21 PM – 3:45 PM) or preferentially during Vijay Muhurat.
- Begin new ventures or spiritual pursuits in the auspicious Shravana Nakshatra window after 9:13 AM.
- Avoid inauspicious periods like Rahu Kalam for major rituals or deals.