✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Moonrise
12:22 PM
Moonset
10:35 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Ashwin
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 5:56 AM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 8:30 AM, 18 Oct
Nakshatra
till 9:47 AM
till 12:49 PM, 18 Oct
Karana
Taitila
till 5:56 AM
Garaja
till 7:13 PM
Vanija
till 8:30 AM, 18 Oct
Yoga
Atiganda
till 11:02 PM
Sukarma
till 11:56 PM, 18 Oct
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
9:14 AM - 10:40 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:47 AM - 5:35 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:43 AM - 12:29 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:37 PM - 6:01 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
6:23 AM - 7:48 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:23 AM - 7:08 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:08 AM - 7:54 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
1:32 PM - 2:57 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
09:46 – 11:34
Mula Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
22:23 – 00:11
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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2
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Navpatrika Puja
vrat
Fasting Day
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Tula Sankranti
sankranti
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 26m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.