48% Illum.
Dainika Panchang, 17 December 2026
8, Margashirsha
Shukla Paksha, Ashtami
2083 Gujarati Samvat
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17
17 December 2026
Thursday
Festivals & Vratas:Bhadra
The Five Limbs
Tithi
Ashtami
Ends at 11:26 PM
Next: Navami
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Ends at 03:30 PM
Next: Uttara Bhadrapada
Yoga
Siddhi
Ends at 01:20 PM
Next: Vyatipata
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
Ends at 11:12 AM
Next: Bava
Vara
Thursday
Weekday (Jupiter (Guru))
Ruler: Jupiter (Guru)
24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)
Local Solar Day06:48 AM (Sunrise)12:0005:32 PM (Sunset)00:0006:48 AM, Dec 18 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 11:26 PM)
Navami
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada (Ends at 03:30 PM)
Uttara Bhadrapada
Yoga
Siddhi (Ends at 01:20 PM)
Vyatipata
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) (11:12 AM)
Bava (Ends at 11:26 PM)
Balava
Surya & Chandra
Sun (Surya)
Sunrise
06:48 AM
Sunset
05:32 PM
Sun Sign: Sagittarius (Dhanu)Day Length (Dinamana): 10h 44mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:10 PM
Moon (Chandra)
Moonrise
12:09 PM
Moonset
12:38 AM, Dec 18
Moon Sign: Aquarius (Kumbha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 13h 16m
Detailed Panchanga
| Tithi | Ashtami(Ends at 11:26 PM) Next: Navami |
|---|---|
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada(Ends at 03:30 PM) Next: Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Yoga | Siddhi(Ends at 01:20 PM) Next: Vyatipata |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra)(Ends at 11:12 AM) Bava(Ends at 11:26 PM) Balava(Ends at Full Night) |
| Month (Amavasyant) | Margashirsha |
| Month (Purnimant) | Margashirsha |
Rashi & Nakshatra Details
| Moon Sign | Aquarius (Kumbha)(till 09:12 AM) Pisces (Meena) (from 09:12 AM) |
|---|---|
| Sun Sign | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| Surya Nakshatra | Moola (Pada 1) |
| Nakshatra Padas | Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)Ends at 09:12 AM Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)Ends at 03:30 PM Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)Ends at 09:45 PM Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)Ends at 03:56 AM, Dec 18 Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3) |
| Sun & Moon Longitude | Sun: 240.87° · Moon: 328.73° |
Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara
Vikram Samvat2083Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat1948Parabhava
Gujarati Samvat2083Kalayukta
Pravishte / Gate2
Brihaspati Samvatsara
Siddharthi (upto 03:42 PM, Tuesday, 21 April 2026)
Raudra
Chandramasa
Margashirsha(Purnimanta)
Margashirsha(Amanta)
Lunar Month & Samvat
Vikram Samvat
2083
Shaka Samvat
1948
Gujarati Samvat
2082
Brihaspati Samvatsara (60-Year Cycle)
Parabhava
Auspicious Timings
- Brahma MuhuratIdeal for meditation, spiritual study, and yoga05:02 AM – 05:55 AM
- Pratah SandhyaSacred dawn twilight period for prayers05:29 AM – 06:48 AM
- Abhijit MuhuratHighly auspicious midday period removing all obstacles11:49 AM – 12:32 PM
- Vijaya MuhurtaBrings victory and success in ventures01:58 PM – 02:41 PM
- Godhuli MuhurtaPeaceful sunset twilight suitable for worship05:33 PM – 05:59 PM
- Sayahna SandhyaSacred dusk evening twilight period05:33 PM – 06:52 PM
- Amrit KalamNectar period ensuring prosperity and fruitfulness12:57 PM – 02:39 PM
- Nishita MuhurtaSacred midnight hour auspicious for Shiva/Kali sadhana11:44 PM – 12:37 AM, Dec 18
Inauspicious Periods
- Rahu KalamInauspicious period; avoid initiating important deeds01:31 PM – 02:52 PM
- YamagandaInauspicious time governed by Yama; avoid travel06:48 AM – 08:09 AM
- Gulika KalamSaturnian period; unfavorable for new beginnings09:30 AM – 10:50 AM
- Dur MuhurtamInauspicious astrological conjunction; avoid key events10:23 AM – 11:06 AM
- VarjyamHarmful Visha Ghati interval to be strictly avoided01:22 AM – 03:00 AM, Dec 18
- Baana DoshaPlanetary arrow influence; avoid new construction or travelChora –
Auspicious Yogas & Anandaadi & Tamil Yogas
sarvarthaSiddhiYoga
None
—
Ravi Yoga
Active
06:21 AM – 03:30 PM to Next Sunrise
amritaSiddhiYoga
None
—
Pushya Yoga
None
—
Anandaadi Yoga
Inauspicious❌ Mudgara(Ends at 03:30 PM)→ ✓ Chhatra
Tamil Yoga
InauspiciousMarana(Ends at 03:30 PM)→ Siddha
Ritu & Ayana
| Drik Ayana | Dakshinayana |
|---|---|
| Vedic Ayana | Dakshinayana |
| Drik Ritu | Hemant |
| Vedic Ritu | Hemant |
| Netram | One Eye (Moderately Auspicious) |
| Jeeva | 0.5 (Half Life - Moderate) |
Nivas, Shoola & Alignments
| Chandra Nivasa | West (Pashchima)(upto 09:12 AM) → North (Uttara) |
|---|---|
| Agnivasa | Patala (Inauspicious)(Ends at 11:26 PM) → Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious) |
| Disha Shoola | South (Dakshina)(Consume mustard before travel) |
| Shivavasa | in shmashana(Ends at 11:26 PM) → with gowri |
| Rahu Vasa | South (Dakshina) |
| Homahuti | Surya / Agni (Favorable for Yajna) |
| Kumbha Chakra | Mukha Kumbha (Auspicious) |
| Panchaka Rahita | Auspicious |
Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)
kingRaja
Mars (Mangala)
primeMinisterMantri
Sun (Surya)
commanderSenapati
Saturn (Shani)
financeMinisterDhanadhinatha
Mercury (Budha)
agricultureMinisterSasyeshadhipati
Jupiter (Guru)
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
Favorable Rashis for the day:
Aries (Mesha)
Favorable
Taurus (Vrishabha)
Favorable
Gemini (Mithuna)
Unfavorable
Cancer (Karka)
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Leo (Simha)
Favorable
Virgo (Kanya)
Favorable
Libra (Tula)
Unfavorable
Scorpio (Vrischika)
Unfavorable
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Favorable
Capricorn (Makara)
Unfavorable
Aquarius (Kumbha)
Favorable
Pisces (Meena)
Unfavorable
Tarabalam
Favorable Nakshatras for the day:
Ashwini
taraNaidhanaTara
Bharani
taraSadhanaTara
Krittika
taraPratyakTara
Rohini
taraKshemaTara
Mrigashira
taraVipatTara
Ardra
taraSampatTara
Punarvasu
taraJanmaTara
Pushya
taraParamaMitraTara
Ashlesha
taraMitraTara
Panchaka Rahita Intervals
| 06:48 AM – 08:53 AM | Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard) |
| 08:53 AM – 10:40 AM | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 10:40 AM – 12:13 PM | Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor) |
| 12:13 PM – 01:44 PM | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 01:44 PM – 03:25 PM | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 03:25 PM – 05:23 PM | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 05:23 PM – 07:37 PM | Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss) |
| 07:37 PM – 09:52 PM | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 09:52 PM – 12:04 AM, Dec 18 | Roga Panchaka (Health concern) |
| 12:04 AM – 02:14 AM, Dec 18 | Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard) |
| 02:14 AM – 04:28 AM, Dec 18 | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 04:28 AM – 06:44 AM, Dec 18 | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
| 06:44 AM – 06:48 AM, Dec 18 | Subha Panchaka (Auspicious) |
Udaya Lagna Timings
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 06:48 AM – 08:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Capricorn (Makara) | 08:53 AM – 10:40 AM |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 10:40 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Pisces (Meena) | 12:13 PM – 01:44 PM |
| Aries (Mesha) | 01:44 PM – 03:25 PM |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 03:25 PM – 05:23 PM |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 05:23 PM – 07:37 PM |
| Cancer (Karka) | 07:37 PM – 09:52 PM |
| Leo (Simha) | 09:52 PM – 12:04 AM, Dec 18 |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 12:04 AM – 02:14 AM, Dec 18 |
| Libra (Tula) | 02:14 AM – 04:28 AM, Dec 18 |
| Scorpio (Vrischika) | 04:28 AM – 06:44 AM, Dec 18 |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 06:44 AM – 06:48 AM, Dec 18 |
Other Calendars & Epoch
Kali Yuga Year5127
Kali Ahargana1872926
Julian DateDecember 4, 2026 CE
Julian Day2461391
Modified Julian Day61391
Rata Die (RD)739967
National Date26 Margashirsha, 1948
National Nirayana Date10 Bhadrapada, 1948
Lahiri Ayanamsha24.232834
Festivals, Vrats & Rituals
Bhadra
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Bhadra bringing families and communities together in devotion.
Significance: Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity.
Participating in Bhadra rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
Rituals & Observances:
- Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
- Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
- Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
- Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
- Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.
About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga
A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.
Tithi: The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.
Nakshatra: The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.
Yoga: The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.
Karana: Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.
Vara: The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.