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.
New York Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026
This day is Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Panchang for New York, Saturday, 17 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 10:44 pm, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:55 am to 11:18 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:18 pm to 1:03 pm. Sunrise 7:09 am, sunset 6:12 pm.
Saturday, 17 October 2026, New York
Calculated for New York City, New York, United States at 40.713° N, 74.006° W (America/New York).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in New York?
The Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in New York is Shukla Saptami tithi, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 10:44 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha until 3:06 am
- Yoga
- Atiganda until 1:21 pm
- Karana
- Garaja until 9:28 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:09 am and 6:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:55 pm, moonset 10:56 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 New York?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2026 in New York is from 9:55 am to 11:18 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:09 am to 8:32 amGulika Kalam
- 7:09 am to 8:37 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:55 am to 11:18 amRahu Kaal
- 2:03 pm to 3:26 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Oct 2026 in New York?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:18 pm to 1:03 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.
- 8:37 am to 9:55 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:18 pm to 1:03 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:26 pm to 4:49 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 5:26 am to 6:18 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2026 in New York?
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.
7:09 am6:12 pm7:10 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:09 am to 8:32 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:32 am to 9:55 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:55 am to 11:18 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:18 am to 12:41 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:41 pm to 2:03 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:03 pm to 3:26 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:26 pm to 4:49 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:49 pm to 6:12 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:12 pm to 7:49 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:49 pm to 9:27 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:27 pm to 11:04 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:04 pm to 12:41 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:41 am to 2:18 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:18 am to 3:56 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:56 am to 5:33 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:33 am to 7:10 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 New York
Families in New York follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use New York's own sunrise and sunset, and festival dates can differ by a day from India.
Well-known temples: Hindu Temple Society of North America (Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati), Flushing, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville, New Jersey.
Diwali is now a school holiday in New York City public schools.
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.