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Aaj Ka Panchang 17 October 2026: Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, Shubh Muhurat & Choghadiya

By Lakshay Sharma | On 09 September, 2026 | Views

Welcome to today's daily Panchang update on Harishyam.com, your trusted guide for aligning daily routines, business plans, and sacred Hindu traditions with auspicious timings. Today’s Panchang for Jaipur includes Krishna Paksha Navami, Rohini Nakshatra, Vyatipata Yoga, Balava Karana, sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and special Choghadiya timings.

Panchang Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 17 October 2026 Day: Saturday (Shanivara) Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Aaj Ka Panchang — Saturday, 17 October 2026

Panchang Element	Today's Details
Day / Vara	Saturday (Shanivara)
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Navami up to 10:34 PM, followed by Dashami
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Tithi Ends	10:34 PM (Navami), then Dashami
Nakshatra	Rohini up to 3:53 AM (next day), followed by Mrigashirsha
Nakshatra Ends	3:53 AM (next day)
Yoga	Vyatipata up to 4:32 AM (next day), followed by Variyan
Yoga Ends	4:32 AM (next day)
Karana	Balava up to 11:34 AM, followed by Kaulava
Karana Ends	11:34 AM
Moon Rashi	Taurus (Vrishabha)
Sun Rashi	Virgo (Kanya)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Ayana	Dakshinayana
Ritu	Sharad Ritu (Autumn)

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Moonrise: 10:36 PM
Moonset: 8:58 AM (next day)
Day Duration: 11 hours 26 minutes
Night Duration: 12 hours 34 minutes

These timings are calculated for Jaipur and may differ for other cities.

Today's Tithi

Krishna Paksha Navami — Krishna Paksha

Today is Krishna Paksha Navami, the ninth day of the waning lunar fortnight. This Tithi is often associated with Goddess Durga (especially in the context of Navaratri, though today is not during a major Navaratri period) and is considered favorable for actions requiring strength, discipline, and overcoming adversity. It is also sometimes observed as 'Matri Navami' in the Pitru Paksha fortnight.

Today's Tithi remains in effect until approximately 10:34 PM, after which Krishna Paksha Dashami begins.

Tithi Significance

Navami of Krishna Paksha is generally regarded as a powerful day for dedicated efforts, especially those involving spiritual practice or seeking protection and courage.

Today's Nakshatra

Rohini Nakshatra

Rohini Nakshatra, symbolized by an oxcart or a chariot, represents growth, creation, nourishment, and material success. It is governed by Brahma, the creator. This constellation encourages activities related to beauty, agriculture, starting new ventures, and laying foundations for long-term projects.

Nakshatra: Rohini
Pada: Various padas active throughout the day and night
Ends at: 3:53 AM (early next morning)

Today's Yoga

Vyatipata Yoga

Vyatipata Yoga is generally considered challenging or inauspicious in Vedic astrology. It signifies sudden reversals, conflicts, or unexpected obstacles. Activities initiated during this period may face significant hurdles and require extra effort to succeed. It is generally advised to avoid starting major new ventures during this time.

Yoga ends: 4:32 AM (early next morning, followed by Variyan Yoga)

Today's Karana

Balava / Kaulava Karana

Balava is a movable Karana favorable for auspicious ceremonies, charity work, productive daily commerce, and structured physical tasks. This is followed by Kaulava Karana, which is favorable for friendly interactions and building productive personal or business alliances.

Karana ends: 11:34 AM (followed by Kaulava Karana)

Today's Rahu Kaal

Rahu Kaal: 9:26 AM – 10:53 AM

Rahu Kaal is traditionally considered an unfavorable period for beginning important new activities according to Vedic astrology. People who follow this tradition generally avoid starting major work during this inauspicious time slot.

Note: Rahu Kaal varies according to the weekday and local sunrise/sunset, so the timing should always be calculated for the selected location.

Today's Yamaganda Kaal

Yamaganda: 1:46 PM – 3:13 PM

Traditionally ruled by Lord Yama, this window is generally avoided for signing major agreements, launching new products, or initiating important ventures where you desire long-term expansion and positive outcomes.

Today's Gulika Kaal

Gulika Kaal: 6:33 AM – 8:00 AM

This timeframe is traditionally associated with Saturn's subordinate force. While routine administrative actions can continue, major auspicious undertakings, travel beginnings, or high-stakes financial commitments are usually postponed.

Today's Abhijit Muhurat

Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM

Abhijit Muhurat is traditionally regarded as an auspicious period around midday and is commonly considered suitable for beginning certain important activities, overcoming obstacles, and executing vital decisions.

Note: This timing is specific to Jaipur and nearby regions.

Today's Brahma Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat: 4:55 AM – 5:44 AM

Brahma Muhurat occurs before sunrise and is traditionally considered an especially suitable time for prayer, meditation, study, yoga, and spiritual practices.

Today's Choghadiya

Day Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	6:33 AM – 8:00 AM	Inauspicious
2	8:00 AM – 9:26 AM	Auspicious
3	9:26 AM – 10:53 AM	Neutral
4	10:53 AM – 12:19 PM	Auspicious
5	12:19 PM – 1:46 PM	Auspicious
6	1:46 PM – 3:13 PM	Inauspicious
7	3:13 PM – 4:39 PM	Neutral
8	4:39 PM – 5:59 PM	Auspicious

Night Choghadiya

Choghadiya	Time	Nature
1	5:59 PM – 7:26 PM	Inauspicious
2	7:26 PM – 8:53 PM	Auspicious
3	8:53 PM – 10:19 PM	Inauspicious
4	10:19 PM – 11:46 PM	Neutral
5	11:46 PM – 1:13 AM (next day)	Auspicious
6	1:13 AM – 3:39 AM	Inauspicious
7	3:39 AM – 5:06 AM	Auspicious
8	5:06 AM – 6:33 AM	Inauspicious

Choghadiya is traditionally utilized to select favourable daytime and nighttime windows for travel, trade, business meetings, or shifting goods. Amrit, Shubh, and Labh are considered ideal for starting constructive work, whereas Rog, Kaal, and Udveg are typically avoided.

Today's Vrat and Festivals

(There are no major fasts or festivals scheduled for today according to the standard Hindu calendar, making it a suitable day for routine constructive activities.)

Today's Shubh Muhurat

The following timings are considered auspicious according to the Hindu almanac calculations for Jaipur:

Muhurat	Time
Abhijit Muhurat	11:44 AM – 12:31 PM
Brahma Muhurat	4:55 AM – 5:44 AM
Labh / Amrit Choghadiya Window	10:53 AM – 12:19 PM & 12:19 PM – 1:46 PM

Important: Muhurat suitability can depend on the nature of the activity and, in traditional Jyotish practice, may also depend on an individual's horoscope (Kundli). These timings should therefore be treated as general Panchang guidance rather than a personalized Muhurat.

Today's Ashubh Muhurat

Rahu Kaal: 9:26 AM – 10:53 AM
Yamaganda: 1:46 PM – 3:13 PM
Gulika Kaal: 6:33 AM – 8:00 AM
Dur Muhurat: 08:52 AM – 09:39 AM & 06:59 PM – 07:46 PM
Varjyam: 10:00 PM – 11:46 PM

These inauspicious time periods are traditionally avoided for beginning certain important activities or financial transactions.

Moon Rashi Today

Moon in Taurus (Vrishchika)

The Moon's placement in Taurus encourages stability, practicality, sensuality, and a more grounded approach to emotions and actions. It is a time for focusing on material well-being, enjoying life's comforts, and approaching tasks with patience and determination.

Sun Rashi Today

Sun in Virgo (Kanya)

The Sun is transiting through Virgo, which emphasizes practicality, analytical thinking, attention to detail, service, and organizational skills. This period favors meticulous planning, health consciousness, and focusing on efficiency in work.

Today's Panchang in Short

For readers who want a quick answer:

Tithi: Krishna Paksha Navami
Nakshatra: Rohini
Yoga: Vyatipata
Karana: Balava
Rahu Kaal: 9:26 AM – 10:53 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM
Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Moonrise: 10:36 PM
Moonset: 8:58 AM (next day)

What Is Panchang?

Panchang, or Panchangam, is a traditional Hindu calendar and almanac based on five principal astronomical elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga, and Karana (half-tithi).

The Panchang is traditionally consulted for understanding festival dates, Hindu calendar details, vrat observances, religious rituals, and auspicious timings.

Because many timings are based on local sunrise, sunset, and precise planetary positions, Panchang timings can vary from one geographic location to another.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.What is today's Tithi?

Ans: Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Navami, which ends at approximately 10:34 PM in Jaipur, followed by Krishna Paksha Dashami.

Q2.What is today's Nakshatra?

Ans: Today's Nakshatra is Rohini, which continues until approximately 3:53 AM early the next morning.

Q3.What is today's Rahu Kaal?

Ans: Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaipur is from 9:26 AM to 10:53 AM.

Q4.What is today's Abhijit Muhurat?

Ans: Today's Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM.

Q5.What time is sunrise today?

Ans: Sunrise in Jaipur is at approximately 6:33 AM.

Q6.What time is sunset today?

Ans: Sunset in Jaipur is at approximately 5:59 PM.

Q7.Which Tithi is today?

Ans: Today is Krishna Paksha Navami of Krishna Paksha.

Q8.Is today's Panchang the same everywhere in India?

Ans: Not necessarily. While some calendar elements may remain the same over large regions, timings such as sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, and Muhurat depend on location. Therefore, Panchang timings should be calculated for the relevant city.

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