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.
San Francisco Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026
This day is Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Panchang for San Francisco, Saturday, 17 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 7:44 pm, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kaal is 10:07 am to 11:31 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:32 pm to 1:16 pm. Sunrise 7:20 am, sunset 6:29 pm.
Saturday, 17 October 2026, San Francisco
Calculated for San Francisco, California, United States at 37.775° N, 122.419° W (America/Los Angeles).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in San Francisco?
The Panchang on 17 Oct 2026 in San Francisco is Shukla Saptami tithi, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Vanija karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Saptami until 7:44 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha until 12:06 am
- Yoga
- Atiganda until 10:21 am
- Karana
- Vanija until 7:44 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:20 am and 6:29 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:04 pm, moonset 11:28 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 San Francisco?
Rahu Kaal on 17 Oct 2026 in San Francisco is from 10:07 am to 11:31 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:20 am to 8:43 amGulika Kalam
- 7:20 am to 8:49 amDurmuhurtam
- 10:07 am to 11:31 amRahu Kaal
- 2:18 pm to 3:41 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 Oct 2026 in San Francisco?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:32 pm to 1:16 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.
- 8:49 am to 10:07 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:32 pm to 1:16 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:41 pm to 5:05 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 5:38 am to 6:29 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2026 in San Francisco?
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.
7:20 am6:29 pm7:21 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:20 am to 8:43 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:43 am to 10:07 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:07 am to 11:31 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:31 am to 12:54 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:54 pm to 2:18 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:18 pm to 3:41 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:41 pm to 5:05 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:05 pm to 6:29 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:29 pm to 8:05 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:05 pm to 9:42 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:42 pm to 11:18 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:18 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:55 am to 2:31 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:31 am to 4:08 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:08 am to 5:44 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:44 am to 7:21 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 San Francisco
Families in the Bay Area follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use San Francisco's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, Fremont Hindu Temple.
Bay Area temples hold celebrations for all major festivals, often on the nearest weekend as well as on the day itself.
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.