Panchang · Kolkata
17 October 2026
Saturday · ruled by Saturn
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Shukla Shashthi | till 05:55 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Mula | till 09:46 |
| Yogasun + moon | Atiganda | till 23:01 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Taitila | till 05:55 |
| Varaweekday | Saturday | Saturn |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 10:58 – 11:45
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 08:27 – 09:54
- Yamagandainauspicious 12:48 – 14:15
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 05:33 – 07:00
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 05:33 – 17:10
- Kaal 05:33 – 07:00
- Shubh 07:00 – 08:27
- Rog 08:27 – 09:54
- Udveg 09:54 – 11:21
- Chal 11:21 – 12:48
- Labh 12:48 – 14:15
- Amrit 14:15 – 15:43
- Kaal 15:43 – 17:10
☾ Night 17:10 – 05:33
- Labh 17:10 – 18:43
- Udveg 18:43 – 20:16
- Shubh 20:16 – 21:49
- Amrit 21:49 – 23:22
- Chal 23:22 – 00:54
- Rog 00:54 – 02:27
- Kaal 02:27 – 04:00
- Labh 04:00 – 05:33
auspicious neutral avoid
Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 29.42° |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 11.25° |
| Mercury | Libra | 23.83° |
| Venus | Libra | 10.64° |
| Mars | Cancer | 16.51° |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 28.03° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 16.1° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 10.93° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 8.2° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 2.64° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 2.64° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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