Saturday, February 17, 2024
Daily Panchang
Saturday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Ashtami till morning, then Navami begins. Ashtami is an intense day. New ventures are traditionally avoided. The Moon is in Krittika nakshatra till morning, then Rohini. Amrit Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (12:12 – 12:57) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (09:46 – 11:11). The Moon is in Vrishabha rashi and the Sun in Kumbha.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Magha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Ashtami
from Previous day 08:55 till 08:16
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then
Shukla Navami
08:16 – Next day 08:16
Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.
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Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Krittika
from Previous day 08:46 till 08:46
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then
Rohini
08:46 – Next day 09:22
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
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Indra
from Previous day 15:17 till 13:43
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then
Vaidhriti
13:43 – Next day 12:38
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Bava
from Previous day 20:30 till 08:16
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then
Balava
08:16 – 20:11
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then
Kaulava
20:11 – Next day 08:16
A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Shukla Ashtami · Sat
Feb 17
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5808:22 | ||
| 08:2209:46 | ||
| 09:4611:11 | ||
| 11:1112:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:48 | ||
| 16:4818:12 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1219:47 | ||
| 19:4721:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:34 | ||
| 00:3402:10 | ||
| 02:1003:46 | ||
| 03:4605:21 | ||
| 05:2106:57 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5808:22 | ||
| 08:2209:46 | ||
| 09:4611:11 | ||
| 11:1112:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:48 | ||
| 16:4818:12 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1219:47 | ||
| 19:4721:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:34 | ||
| 00:3402:10 | ||
| 02:1003:46 | ||
| 03:4605:21 | ||
| 05:2106:57 |
| 05:16–06:07 | ||
| 12:12–12:57 | ||
| 06:22–07:58 | ||
| 09:46–11:11 | ||
| 13:59–15:23 | ||
| 06:58–08:22 | ||
| 01:10–02:49 |
Daytime hours
12·56 min| 06:5807:54 | ||
| 07:5408:50 | ||
| 08:5009:46 | ||
| 09:4610:43 | ||
| 10:4311:39 | ||
| 11:3912:35 | ||
| 12:3513:31 | ||
| 13:3114:27 | ||
| 14:2715:23 | ||
| 15:2316:20 | ||
| 16:2017:16 | ||
| 17:1618:12 |
Night hours
12·1h 4m| 18:1219:16 | ||
| 19:1620:19 | ||
| 20:1921:23 | ||
| 21:2322:27 | ||
| 22:2723:31 | ||
| 23:3100:34 | ||
| 00:3401:38 | ||
| 01:3802:42 | ||
| 02:4203:46 | ||
| 03:4604:50 | ||
| 04:5005:53 | ||
| 05:5306:57 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on February 17, 2024?
- On February 17, 2024, Shukla Ashtami lasts till 08:16, then Shukla Navami begins.
- What is the nakshatra on February 17, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Krittika and the yoga is Indra.
- When are sunrise and sunset on February 17, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset is at 18:12.
- When is Rahu Kaal on February 17, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 09:46 to 11:11. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



