Weekly Panchanga, 26 October–1 November 2026: Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami, Jupiter Transit in Leo, and Shubh Muhuratas
This week’s Panchanga will be a cocktail of family festivals, financial planning and a major planetary shift. Karwa Chauth falls on 29 October. This is the biggest event of the week. On 1 November is Ahoi Ashtami. Both festivals have a spiritual feel, revolving around family ties, protection, and prayer.The biggest planetary event is Jupiter’s entry into Leo on 31 October. This transit can bring leadership, education, confidence, creativity, children, recognition and personal development into prominence. Mercury and Venus are still retrograde, so themes of review and reassessment remain strong in financial choices, relationships and communication.This week, no Griha Pravesh or marriage Muhurta timings are auspicious. Nonetheless, good windows are available for both vehicle and property buying. All times are in New Delhi, India.
Shubh Muhurat This Week
Shubh Muhurat is calculated by scrutinising various Panchanga conditions like Tithi, Nakshatra, weekday, Yoga, Karana, and others. Each activity has a set of requirements. The timing of a property purchase may not suit another significant event.Vivah MuhuratNo auspicious marriage Muhurta is available during this week.Griha Pravesh MuhuratNo auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurta is available during this period.Property Purchase Muhurat This WeekYou have two good options to buy property in the final days of October.·29 October, Thursday: Auspicious property purchase Muhurta from 11:11 AM to 06:31 AM on 30 October.·30 October, Friday: Auspicious property purchase timing from 06:31 AM to 09:04 AM.Vehicle Purchase Muhurat This WeekThere are three good times to buy a car in this period.·28 October, Wednesday: Auspicious vehicle purchase Muhurta from 01:26 PM to 01:06 AM on 29 October.·30 October, Friday: Favourable vehicle purchase period from 06:31 AM to 09:04 AM.·1 November, Sunday: Auspicious vehicle purchase timing from 02:51 PM to 04:30 AM on 2 November.Use these periods to start the first journey, perform vehicle puja, take delivery, or make the final payment.The favourable period ends in the morning, so you’ll need a more precise plan on 30 October, while the timings on 28 October and 1 November allow for longer windows.
Planetary Events This Week
The biggest planetary movement of the week is on 31 October.On Saturday, 31 October, at 12:50 PM IST (New Delhi), Jupiter enters Leo, and this can expand the range of themes connected to leadership, knowledge, children, creativity, confidence, recognition and the wish to have a visible impact.Mercury will continue to move in retrograde motion after its Vakri turn on 24 October. Therefore, carefully scrutinise important business decisions, travel plans, documents, and communication.Venus is also retrograde, so it’s time to re-examine personal values, financial priorities, comforts, and old relationship questions. These retrograde influences together place correction and review before impulsive decisions.
Festivals and Important Observances This Week
Two major family holidays fall this week.29 October, Thursday – Karwa Chauth: Karwa Chauth falls on Kartika Krishna Chaturthi. Traditionally, married women fast to ensure their husbands’ health and longevity.1 November, Sunday – Ahoi Ashtami: Ahoi Ashtami is also known as Kartika Krishna Ashtami. It is a traditional festival of prayer for children’s well-being and protection.
Understanding This Week’s Panchanga
The five basic components of Panchanga are called Vaara, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana. These factors combine to give a certain flavour to a time and to make it more or less useful to certain activities.The week is marked by a strong emphasis on practicality and family. Karwa Chauth and Ahoi Ashtami are about the importance of family welfare and relationships. Jupiter is moving into Leo, bringing a new emphasis on leadership, creativity, learning, and confidence.29 and 30 October are good Muhuratas for buying property. 28 October, 30 October and 1 November are good Muhuratas for buying vehicles.
