God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Dallas Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026
This day is Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Panchang for Dallas, Saturday, 17 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 9:44 pm, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 10:22 am to 11:47 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:49 pm to 1:34 pm. Sunrise 7:32 am, sunset 6:51 pm.
Saturday, 17 October 2026, Dallas
Calculated for Dallas, Texas, United States at 32.777° N, 96.797° W (America/Chicago).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas?
The Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas is Shukla Saptami tithi, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 9:44 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha until 2:06 am
- Yoga
- Atiganda until 12:21 pm
- Karana
- Garaja until 8:28 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:32 am and 6:51 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:02 pm, moonset 11:57 pm
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Main Durga Puja days begin, especially in Bengal. Saraswati Avahanam in the South is often around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas is from 10:22 am to 11:47 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:32 am to 8:57 amGulika Kalam
- 7:32 am to 9:03 amDurmuhurtam
- 10:22 am to 11:47 amRahu Kaal
- 2:37 pm to 4:01 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:49 pm to 1:34 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:03 am to 10:22 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:49 pm to 1:34 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 4:01 pm to 5:26 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 5:52 am to 6:42 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2026 in Dallas?
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.
7:32 am6:51 pm7:33 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:32 am to 8:57 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:57 am to 10:22 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:22 am to 11:47 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:47 am to 1:12 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:12 pm to 2:37 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:37 pm to 4:01 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:01 pm to 5:26 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:26 pm to 6:51 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:51 pm to 8:26 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:26 pm to 10:02 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:02 pm to 11:37 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:37 pm to 1:12 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:12 am to 2:47 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:47 am to 4:23 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:23 am to 5:58 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:58 am to 7:33 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 17 Oct 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 17 Oct 2026?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Dallas
Families in Dallas follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Dallas's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, DFW Hindu Temple, Irving.
The Dallas and Fort Worth area has one of the largest Indian communities in the United States, with temple celebrations for every major festival.
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.