God of the day
Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba
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Haridwar Panchang for Thursday, 17 October 2024
Thursday, 17 October 2024, Haridwar
ThursdaySunrise 6:20 am, sunset 5:44 pm.
Rahu Kaal1:27 pm to 2:53 pm
Abhijit Muhurat11:39 am to 12:25 pm
TithiPurnima, until 4:56 pm
NakshatraRevati, until 4:20 pm
Sunrise 6:20 amSunset 5:44 pmShare on WhatsApp
Pray to Brihaspati (Guru) today and the lucky colour is yellow.
This day is Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja). Panchang for Haridwar, Thursday, 17 October 2024: Purnima tithi until 4:56 pm, Revati nakshatra, Harshana yog and Vishti (Bhadra) karan. Rahu Kaal is 1:27 pm to 2:53 pm and Abhijit Muhurat is 11:39 am to 12:25 pm. Sunrise 6:20 am, sunset 5:44 pm.
Panchang and festivals in Haridwar
Haridwar follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar, and many visitors time their Ganga snan by the Panchang, especially on Purnima, Amavasya and Sankranti.
Well-known temples: Har Ki Pauri (Brahma Kund), Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple.
The Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is held every evening at sunset, the Kanwar Yatra brings pilgrims in Shravana, and Haridwar hosts the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh Melas.
Calculated for Haridwar, Uttarakhand at 29.946° N, 78.164° E (IST).
The day in full
What is the Panchang on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar?
The Panchang on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar is Purnima tithi, Revati nakshatra, Harshana yog and Vishti (Bhadra) karan, on Guruvar.
- Tithi
- Purnima until 4:56 pm
- Vaar
- Guruvar (Thursday)
- Nakshatra
- Revati until 4:20 pm
- Yog
- Harshana until 1:41 am
- Karan
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 6:49 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:20 am and 5:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 5:36 pm, moonset 5:53 am
- Maas
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the south
Festivals and special days
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja). Kheer is kept under the moonlight. Valmiki Jayanti is also observed around Ashwin Purnima. Deity: Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar is from 1:27 pm to 2:53 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulik Kaal and Durmuhurat.
- 6:20 am to 7:46 amYamaganda
- 9:11 am to 10:36 amGulik Kaal
- 10:08 am to 10:54 amDurmuhurat
- 1:27 pm to 2:53 pmRahu Kaal
- 2:41 pm to 3:27 pmDurmuhurat
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar?
Abhijit Muhurat, 11:39 am to 12:25 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Oct 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulik Kaal, Durmuhurat, are below.
- 11:39 am to 12:25 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 12:02 pm to 1:27 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:18 pm to 5:44 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:40 am to 5:30 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2024 in Haridwar?
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.
6:20 am5:44 pm6:21 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 am to 7:46 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:46 am to 9:11 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:11 am to 10:36 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:36 am to 12:02 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:02 pm to 1:27 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:27 pm to 2:53 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:53 pm to 4:18 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:18 pm to 5:44 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:44 pm to 7:18 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:18 pm to 8:53 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:53 pm to 10:28 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:28 pm to 12:02 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:02 am to 1:37 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:37 am to 3:11 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:11 am to 4:46 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:46 am to 6:21 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Which god to worship on 17 Oct 2024, and what is the lucky colour?
Thursday is dedicated to Brihaspati (Guru), Lord Vishnu, Dattatreya and Sai Baba, and the lucky colour is yellow.
Lucky colour
Yellow
Gold and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 17 Oct 2024?
Good to do
- Start education, courses or spiritual practice
- Donate yellow items such as chana dal, turmeric or bananas
- Seek blessings from teachers and elders
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Washing hair, in many families
- Travel towards the south (Disha Shool)
Festivals coming up in Haridwar
Karwa Chauth, 29 Oct: moonrise timesDhanteras, 6 Nov: muhuratNaraka Chaturdashi, 8 Nov: muhuratDiwali, 8 Nov: muhuratGovardhan Puja, 10 Nov: muhuratBhai Dooj, 11 Nov: muhurat
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.