God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Visakhapatnam Panchang for Tuesday, 17 August 2027
This day is Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Panchangam for Visakhapatnam, Tuesday, 17 August 2027: Purnima tithi until 12:56 pm, Dhanishta nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kalam is 3:11 pm to 4:46 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:35 am to 12:26 pm. Sunrise 5:40 am, sunset 6:22 pm.
Telugu Calendar this monthRaksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima timings
Tuesday, 17 August 2027, Visakhapatnam
Calculated for Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh at 17.687° N, 83.219° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam?
The Panchangam on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam is Purnima tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Bava karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Purnima until 12:56 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 2:31 am
- Yoga
- Shobhana until 1:35 am
- Karana
- Bava until 12:56 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:40 am and 6:22 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:23 pm, moonset 5:28 am
- Lunar month
- Shravana, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima. Sisters tie rakhi. Also Jandhyala (Avani Avittam) Purnima, when the sacred thread is renewed. Many avoid tying rakhi during Bhadra kaal, so check the exact time locally.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam?
Rahu Kalam on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam is from 3:11 pm to 4:46 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:12 am to 9:03 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:50 am to 10:25 amYamaganda
- 12:01 pm to 1:36 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:11 pm to 4:46 pmRahu Kalam
- 10:53 pm to 11:38 pmDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:35 am to 12:26 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Aug 2027. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:25 am to 12:01 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 11:35 am to 12:26 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:09 am to 4:55 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Aug 2027 in Visakhapatnam?
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.
5:40 am6:22 pm5:40 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 am to 7:15 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:15 am to 8:50 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:50 am to 10:25 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:25 am to 12:01 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:01 pm to 1:36 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:36 pm to 3:11 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:11 pm to 4:46 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:46 pm to 6:22 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:22 pm to 7:47 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:47 pm to 9:11 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:11 pm to 10:36 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:36 pm to 12:01 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:01 am to 1:26 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:26 am to 2:50 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:50 am to 4:15 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:15 am to 5:40 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 17 Aug 2027, and what is the lucky colour?
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lucky colour
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 17 Aug 2027?
Good to do
- Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
- Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
- Property and land matters, linked with Mangala
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Taking new loans or lending money
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam, Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple.
On Akshaya Tritiya, Simhachalam holds the Chandanotsavam, when the deity's sandal paste covering is removed for the year's only nija rupa darshan. The Thursdays of Margashira month draw large crowds to Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
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.