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.
Warangal Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026
This day is Maha Saptami (Durga Puja). Panchangam for Warangal, Saturday, 17 October 2026: Shukla Saptami tithi until 8:14 am, Mula nakshatra, Atiganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:01 am to 10:29 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:33 am to 12:20 pm. Sunrise 6:05 am, sunset 5:48 pm.
Saturday, 17 October 2026, Warangal
Calculated for Warangal, Telangana at 17.969° N, 79.594° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal?
The Panchangam on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal 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
- 6:05 am and 5:48 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 11:45 am, moonset 10:52 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 Kalam (Rahukalam) on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal?
Rahu Kalam on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal is from 9:01 am to 10:29 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:05 am to 7:33 amGulika Kalam
- 6:05 am to 7:39 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:01 am to 10:29 amRahu Kalam
- 1:24 pm to 2:52 pmYamaganda
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:33 am to 12:20 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:39 am to 9:01 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:33 am to 12:20 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 2:52 pm to 4:20 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:27 am to 5:16 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 17 Oct 2026 in Warangal?
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.
6:05 am5:48 pm6:05 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:05 am to 7:33 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:33 am to 9:01 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:01 am to 10:29 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:29 am to 11:56 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:56 am to 1:24 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:24 pm to 2:52 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:52 pm to 4:20 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:20 pm to 5:48 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:48 pm to 7:20 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:20 pm to 8:52 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:52 pm to 10:24 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:24 pm to 11:57 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:57 pm to 1:29 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:29 am to 3:01 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:01 am to 4:33 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:33 am to 6:05 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 Warangal
Warangal follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Thousand Pillar Temple (Sri Rudreswara Swamy), Sri Bhadrakali Temple.
Bathukamma is celebrated with great devotion through Navaratri, and the biennial Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Medaram in Mulugu district draws devotees from across the region.
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.