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.
Kochi Panchang for Saturday, 17 April 2027
Panchangam for Kochi, Saturday, 17 April 2027: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 9:23 am, Magha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:19 am to 10:51 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:59 am to 12:49 pm. Sunrise 6:13 am, sunset 6:35 pm.
Saturday, 17 April 2027, Kochi
Calculated for Kochi, Kerala at 9.931° N, 76.267° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi?
The Panchangam on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Magha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Ekadashi until 9:23 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Magha until 7:03 am
- Yoga
- Vriddhi until 12:18 am
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 9:23 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:13 am and 6:35 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 3:33 pm, moonset 3:17 am
- Lunar month
- Chaitra, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Special day
Ekadashi. A fasting day for Lord Vishnu.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi?
Rahu Kalam on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi is from 9:19 am to 10:51 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:13 am to 7:46 amGulika Kalam
- 6:13 am to 7:52 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:19 am to 10:51 amRahu Kalam
- 1:57 pm to 3:30 pmYamaganda
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:59 am to 12:49 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Apr 2027. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:52 am to 9:19 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:59 am to 12:49 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:30 pm to 5:02 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:40 am to 5:26 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Apr 2027 in Kochi?
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.
6:13 am6:35 pm6:13 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 am to 7:46 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:46 am to 9:19 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:19 am to 10:51 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:51 am to 12:24 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:24 pm to 1:57 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:57 pm to 3:30 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:30 pm to 5:02 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:02 pm to 6:35 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:35 pm to 8:02 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:02 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:29 pm to 10:57 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:57 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 am to 1:51 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:51 am to 3:18 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:18 am to 4:46 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:46 am to 6:13 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 17 Apr 2027, 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 Apr 2027?
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
- Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
- Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi
Panchang and festivals in Kochi
Kochi follows the Malayalam (Kollam era) solar calendar, in which the year begins in the month of Chingam and Vishu marks the solar new year in April.
Well-known temples: Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple (near Kochi).
Onam is the biggest festival, falling on Thiruvonam nakshatra in Chingam, and Vishu is welcomed with the Vishukkani arrangement at dawn.
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.