God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Ahmedabad Panchang for Tuesday, 17 August 2027
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Panchang for Ahmedabad, Tuesday, 17 August 2027: Purnima tithi until 12:56 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:57 pm to 5:34 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:17 pm to 1:09 pm. Sunrise 6:16 am, sunset 7:10 pm.
Ahmedabad Choghadiya today and tomorrowRaksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima timings
Tuesday, 17 August 2027, Ahmedabad
Calculated for Ahmedabad, Gujarat at 23.023° N, 72.571° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad?
The Panchang on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad is Purnima tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Purnima until 12:56 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 2:31 am
- Yoga
- Shobhana until 1:35 am
- Karana
- Bava until 12:56 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:16 am and 7:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:12 pm, moonset 6:06 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Sisters tie rakhi. Also Jandhyala (Avani Avittam) Purnima, when the sacred thread is renewed. Many avoid tying rakhi during Bhadra kaal, so check the exact time locally.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad is from 3:57 pm to 5:34 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:51 am to 9:43 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:30 am to 11:06 amYamaganda
- 12:43 pm to 2:20 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:57 pm to 5:34 pmRahu Kaal
- 11:37 pm to 12:21 amDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:17 pm to 1:09 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Aug 2027. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 11:06 am to 12:43 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 12:17 pm to 1:09 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:48 am to 5:32 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Aug 2027 in Ahmedabad?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:16 am7:10 pm6:17 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 am to 7:53 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:53 am to 9:30 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:30 am to 11:06 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:06 am to 12:43 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:43 pm to 2:20 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:20 pm to 3:57 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:57 pm to 5:34 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:34 pm to 7:10 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:10 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:34 pm to 9:57 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:57 pm to 11:20 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:20 pm to 12:43 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:43 am to 2:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:07 am to 3:30 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:30 am to 4:53 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:53 am to 6:17 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 17 Aug 2027, and what is the lucky colour?
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lucky colour
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 17 Aug 2027?
Good to do
- Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
- Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
- Property and land matters, linked with Mangala
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Taking new loans or lending money
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar, in which the new year (Bestu Varas) begins the day after Diwali.
Well-known temples: Shri Jagannathji Temple, Jamalpur, Bhadrakali Temple, ISKCON Temple.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra on Ashadhi Bij, nine nights of Garba in Navaratri and Uttarayan kite flying on Makar Sankranti are the city's signature festivals.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.