17 April 2026 Calendar – Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kalam & Festival Details

Full Panchang for Friday, 17 April 2026. Includes Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, sunrise/sunset, Rahu Kalam and festival information (Chennai, IST).

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April 2026

Friday · சித்திரை அமாவாசை

Tithi: Amavasya until 5:21 PM · Nakshatra: Revati · Yoga: Vaidhriti · Karana: Chatushpada · Vara: Friday

🔯 Pancha Anga (Five Elements)

Tithi (Lunar Day)	Amavasya5:21 PM IST
Nakshatra (Star)	Revati12:02 PM IST
Yoga	Vaidhriti
Karana	Chatushpada
Vara (Weekday)	Friday
Samvatsara	Parabhava
Tamil Month	Chithirai – Day 3

🌅 Sunrise & Sunset — Chennai, IST

🌅 Sunrise

5:56 AM

🌇 Sunset

6:20 PM

🌙 Moon Sign

Meena (Pisces)

☀ Sun Sign

Mesha (Aries)

⏰ Inauspicious & Auspicious Timings

Rahu Kalam

10:35 AM–12:08 PM

Avoid

Yamagandam

3:14 PM–4:47 PM

Avoid

Kuligai Kalam

7:29 AM–9:02 AM

Avoid

Abhijit Muhurta ℹ

11:43 AM–12:33 PM

Auspicious

Nalla Neram

5:56 AM–7:29 AM, 9:02 AM–10:35 AM, 12:08 PM–1:41 PM, 1:41 PM–3:14 PM, 3:14 PM–4:47 PM

Auspicious

Chandrashtamam for

Magha, Purva Phalguni

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What is Rahu Kalam? →

Rahu Kalam is the inauspicious period each day governed by Rahu. Important tasks, especially new beginnings, are traditionally avoided during this window.

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What is Yamagandam? →

Yamagandam is the inauspicious period each day associated with Yama, the lord of death. Starting new activities during this time is traditionally considered unfavourable.

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What is Kuligai Kalam? →

Kuligai Kalam is the inauspicious daily period associated with Saturn. Beginning important activities during this window is traditionally avoided.

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What is Abhijit Muhurta? →

Abhijit Muhurta is the most auspicious ~48-minute window each day, centred on solar noon. Learn why it is considered highly favourable for new beginnings and important activities.

🌆 Inauspicious Times by City — 17 Apr 2026

City	Rahu Kalam (local time)	Yamagandam (local time)	Kuligai (local time)
Chennai	10:35 AM–12:08 PM IST	3:14 PM–4:47 PM IST	7:29 AM–9:02 AM IST
Mumbai	—	—	—
Delhi	—	—	—
Bengaluru	—	—	—
Kolkata	—	—	—
Hyderabad	—	—	—
Coimbatore	—	—	—
Madurai	—	—	—
Ahmedabad	—	—	—
Pune	—	—	—
Kochi	—	—	—
Singapore	—	—	—
Kuala Lumpur	—	—	—
Dubai	—	—	—
London	—	—	—
Toronto	—	—	—
New York	—	—	—
Sydney	—	—	—

🎉 Festivals & Observances

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🕐 Hora Timings (Planetary Hours) Full Hora Calculator →

#	Planet	Start	End	Period
1	⚪ Venus	5:56 AM	6:58 AM	Day
2	💚 Mercury	6:58 AM	8:00 AM	Day
3	🌙 Moon	8:00 AM	9:02 AM	Day
4	⚫ Saturn	9:02 AM	10:04 AM	Day
5	🟡 Jupiter	10:04 AM	11:06 AM	Day
6	🔴 Mars	11:06 AM	12:08 PM	Day
7	☀️ Sun	12:08 PM	1:10 PM	Day
8	⚪ Venus	1:10 PM	2:12 PM	Day
9	💚 Mercury	2:12 PM	3:14 PM	Day
10	🌙 Moon	3:14 PM	4:16 PM	Day
11	⚫ Saturn	4:16 PM	5:18 PM	Day
12	🟡 Jupiter	5:18 PM	6:20 PM	Day
13	🔴 Mars	6:20 PM	7:18 PM	Night
14	☀️ Sun	7:18 PM	8:16 PM	Night
15	⚪ Venus	8:16 PM	9:14 PM	Night
16	💚 Mercury	9:14 PM	10:12 PM	Night
17	🌙 Moon	10:12 PM	11:10 PM	Night
18	⚫ Saturn	11:10 PM	12:08 AM	Night
19	🟡 Jupiter	12:08 AM	1:06 AM	Night
20	🔴 Mars	1:06 AM	2:04 AM	Night
21	☀️ Sun	2:04 AM	3:02 AM	Night
22	⚪ Venus	3:02 AM	4:00 AM	Night
23	💚 Mercury	4:00 AM	4:58 AM	Night
24	🌙 Moon	4:58 AM	5:56 AM	Night

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is 17 April 2026?

17 April 2026 is a Friday.

What is the Tithi on 17 April 2026?

The Tithi on 17 April 2026 is Amavasya (Drik calculation for Chennai, IST).

What is the Nakshatra on 17 April 2026?

The Nakshatra on 17 April 2026 is Revati.

What is Rahu Kalam on 17 April 2026?

Rahu Kalam on 17 April 2026 is from 10:35 AM to 12:08 PM (Chennai, IST). This is an inauspicious period to avoid starting new ventures.

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