Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sunrise
06:23
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:50
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Dhanu
Sagittarius
Vara
Shanivara
Lord: Shani (Saturn)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Saturday · Shanivara
Ruling Planet
Shani (Saturn)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Shukla Saptami
Position
7 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Mula
Position & Lord
19 of 27 · Lord: Ketu
Nakshatra Ends
09:49 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Atiganda
Position
6 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
23:03 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Gara
Note
Each tithi is divided into two karanas; this is the karana prevailing at sunrise.
Daily Timings
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods (IST)
Abhijit Muhurta — Most Auspicious
11:42 – 12:30
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
09:15 – 10:41
Significance
Ruled by Rahu. Traditionally avoided for new beginnings, travel, or important decisions. Occurs in a different 1.5-hour slot each day of the week.
Gulika Kala
Period
14:58 – 16:24
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Bhadrapada
Paksha
Shukla
Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat
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