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.
Jodhpur Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026
This day is Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Panchang for Jodhpur, Saturday, 17 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 8:14 am, Mula nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:30 am to 10:56 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:00 pm to 12:46 pm. Sunrise 6:37 am, sunset 6:08 pm.
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Saturday, 17 October 2026, Jodhpur
Calculated for Jodhpur, Rajasthan at 26.239° N, 73.024° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in Jodhpur?
The Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in Jodhpur is Shukla Saptami tithi, Mula nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 8:14 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Mula until 9:35 am
- Yoga
- Atiganda until 10:51 pm
- Karana
- Garaja until 6:58 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:37 am and 6:08 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 12:33 pm, moonset 10:59 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 Jodhpur?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2026 in Jodhpur is from 9:30 am to 10:56 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:37 am to 8:04 amGulika Kalam
- 6:37 am to 8:09 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:30 am to 10:56 amRahu Kaal
- 1:49 pm to 3:15 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Oct 2026 in Jodhpur?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:00 pm to 12:46 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.
- 8:09 am to 9:30 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:00 pm to 12:46 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:15 pm to 4:42 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:58 am to 5:48 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2026 in Jodhpur?
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.
6:37 am6:08 pm6:38 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:37 am to 8:04 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:04 am to 9:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:30 am to 10:56 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:56 am to 12:23 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:23 pm to 1:49 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:49 pm to 3:15 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:15 pm to 4:42 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:42 pm to 6:08 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:08 pm to 7:42 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:42 pm to 9:15 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:15 pm to 10:49 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:49 pm to 12:23 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:23 am to 1:57 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:57 am to 3:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:30 am to 5:04 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:04 am to 6:38 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 Jodhpur
Jodhpur follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar, and many families also choose times from the Choghadiya.
Well-known temples: Chamunda Mata Temple, Mehrangarh Fort, Mahamandir Temple.
Gangaur in Chaitra and Teej in Shravana are celebrated by women with processions of the Goddess, and Dhinga Gavar, a night festival of the old city, follows Gangaur.
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.