Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Daily Panchang
Tuesday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Chaturdashi till morning, then Purnima begins. Chaturdashi is an intense day. Take big decisions with care. The Moon is in Shatabhisha nakshatra till afternoon, then Purva Bhadrapada. Abhijit Muhurta (11:50 – 12:39) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (15:19 – 16:51). The Moon is in Kumbha rashi and the Sun in Kanya.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Bhadrapada
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Chaturdashi
from Previous day 15:10 till 11:44
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then
Purnima
11:44 – Next day 08:04
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
- AmantaBhadrapadaPurnimantaBhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Shatabhisha
from Previous day 16:33 till 13:53
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then
Purva Bhadrapada
13:53 – Next day 11:00
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Dhriti
from Previous day 11:41 till 07:48
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then
Shula
07:48 – Next day 03:41
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vanij
from 01:29 till 11:44
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then
Vishti
11:44 – 21:55
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then
Bava
21:55 – Next day 08:04
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 Chaturdashi · Tue
Sep 17
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 32m| 06:0707:39 | ||
| 07:3909:11 | ||
| 09:1110:43 | ||
| 10:4312:15 | ||
| 12:1513:47 | ||
| 13:4715:19 | ||
| 15:1916:51 | ||
| 16:5118:23 |
Night periods
8·1h 28m| 18:2319:51 | ||
| 19:5121:19 | ||
| 21:1922:47 | ||
| 22:4700:15 | ||
| 00:1501:43 | ||
| 01:4303:11 | ||
| 03:1104:39 | ||
| 04:3906:07 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 32m| 06:0707:39 | ||
| 07:3909:11 | ||
| 09:1110:43 | ||
| 10:4312:15 | ||
| 12:1513:47 | ||
| 13:4715:19 | ||
| 15:1916:51 | ||
| 16:5118:23 |
Night periods
8·1h 28m| 18:2319:51 | ||
| 19:5121:19 | ||
| 21:1922:47 | ||
| 22:4700:15 | ||
| 00:1501:43 | ||
| 01:4303:11 | ||
| 03:1104:39 | ||
| 04:3906:07 |
| 04:33–05:20 | ||
| 11:50–12:39 | ||
| 07:29–08:54 | ||
| 15:19–16:51 | ||
| 09:11–10:43 | ||
| 12:15–13:47 | ||
| 19:31–20:55 |
Daytime hours
12·1h 1m| 06:0707:08 | ||
| 07:0808:09 | ||
| 08:0909:11 | ||
| 09:1110:12 | ||
| 10:1211:13 | ||
| 11:1312:15 | ||
| 12:1513:16 | ||
| 13:1614:18 | ||
| 14:1815:19 | ||
| 15:1916:20 | ||
| 16:2017:22 | ||
| 17:2218:23 |
Night hours
12·59 min| 18:2319:22 | ||
| 19:2220:20 | ||
| 20:2021:19 | ||
| 21:1922:18 | ||
| 22:1823:16 | ||
| 23:1600:15 | ||
| 00:1501:14 | ||
| 01:1402:12 | ||
| 02:1203:11 | ||
| 03:1104:10 | ||
| 04:1005:08 | ||
| 05:0806:07 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on September 17, 2024?
- On September 17, 2024, Shukla Chaturdashi lasts till 11:44, then Purnima begins.
- What is the nakshatra on September 17, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Shatabhisha and the yoga is Dhriti.
- When are sunrise and sunset on September 17, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset is at 18:23.
- When is Rahu Kaal on September 17, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 15:19 to 16:51. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



