Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Daily Panchang
Tuesday, Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Amavasya till evening, then Pratipada begins. Amavasya is the new moon, a day for ancestors, quiet and reflection. The Moon is in Dhanishta nakshatra till night, then Shatabhisha. Abhijit Muhurta (12:12 – 12:57) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (15:23 – 16:48). The Moon is in Makara 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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Amavasya
from Previous day 17:34 till 17:31
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then
Shukla Pratipada
17:31 – Next day 16:58
Amavasya — the new moon. A day for pitru tarpan, quiet worship and rest; new starts are avoided.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Dhanishta
from Previous day 20:47 till 21:16
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then
Shatabhisha
21:16 – Next day 21:16
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Parigha
from 01:50 till Next day 00:28
An inauspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Naga
from 05:36 till 17:31
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then
Kimstughna
17:31 – Next day 05:18
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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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.
Amavasya · Tue
Feb 17
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5708:22 | ||
| 08:2209:46 | ||
| 09:4611:10 | ||
| 11:1012:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:48 | ||
| 16:4818:12 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1219:48 | ||
| 19:4821:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:34 | ||
| 00:3402:10 | ||
| 02:1003:45 | ||
| 03:4505:21 | ||
| 05:2106:57 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5708:22 | ||
| 08:2209:46 | ||
| 09:4611:10 | ||
| 11:1012:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:48 | ||
| 16:4818:12 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1219:48 | ||
| 19:4821:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:34 | ||
| 00:3402:10 | ||
| 02:1003:45 | ||
| 03:4505:21 | ||
| 05:2106:57 |
| 05:15–06:06 | ||
| 12:12–12:57 | ||
| 10:39–12:17 | ||
| 15:23–16:48 | ||
| 09:46–11:10 | ||
| 12:35–13:59 | ||
| 04:28–06:04 |
Daytime hours
12·56 min| 06:5707:54 | ||
| 07:5408:50 | ||
| 08:5009:46 | ||
| 09:4610:42 | ||
| 10:4211:39 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 19:1620:20 | ||
| 20:2021:23 | ||
| 21:2322:27 | ||
| 22:2723:31 | ||
| 23:3100:34 | ||
| 00:3401:38 | ||
| 01:3802:42 | ||
| 02:4203:45 | ||
| 03:4504:49 | ||
| 04:4905:53 | ||
| 05:5306:57 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on February 17, 2026?
- On February 17, 2026, Amavasya lasts till 17:31, then Shukla Pratipada begins.
- What is the nakshatra on February 17, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Dhanishta and the yoga is Parigha.
- When are sunrise and sunset on February 17, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 18:12.
- When is Rahu Kaal on February 17, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 15:23 to 16:48. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



