Panchang for Toronto

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Saturday · शनिवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Ganda Mula - exercise caution

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiSaptami upto 10:57 PM, Ashtami
NakshatraPurva Ashadha upto 3:18 AM, Uttara Ashadha— Lord: ketu, Deity: Nirriti
YogaAtiganda upto 1:31 PM, Sukarma
KaranaGaraja upto 9:41 AM, Vanija upto 10:57 PM, Vishti upto 12:12 PM, Bava
VarSaturday· शनिवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
7:34 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
2:29 PM
Moonset
11:06 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Dhanu· धनु
Sun Rashi
Kanya· कन्या
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta5:58 AM6:46 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta12:38 PM1:26 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta3:02 PM3:44 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:06 PM6:54 PM48m
Amrit Kaal9:53 PM11:41 PM1h 48m
Nishita Muhurta12:39 AM1:27 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal10:18 AM11:40 AM1h 22m
Gulika Kaal7:34 AM8:56 AM1h 22m
Yama Ghanta2:24 PM3:46 PM1h 22m
Dur Muhurtam 17:34 AM8:18 AM44m
Dur Muhurtam 28:18 AM9:01 AM44m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashwin· आश्विन
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Varsha· वर्षा
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Toronto (43.71°N, -79.40°E) | Timezone: America/Toronto | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Toronto, Canada
Panchang
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 7:34 AM
🌅 6:30 PM
Day: 10h 56m
★★★★★

Illuminating

दीप्तिमान

Bright, vitalizing, illuminating. Like the sun at its zenith.

Tithi
Saptami
सप्तमी
Nakshatra
Mula
मूल
Yoga
Atiganda
अतिगण्ड
Karana
Garaja
गर

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Dhanu • Mula Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 9
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 8
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 7
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 6
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 5
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 4
♎
Libra
तुला
House 3
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 2
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 1
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 12
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 11
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 10
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Janma
Bharani
भरणी
Parama Mitra
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Mitra
Rohini
रोहिणी
Naidhana
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Sadhaka
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Pratyari
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Kshema
Pushya
पुष्य
Vipat
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Sampat
Magha
माघा
Janma
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Parama Mitra
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Mitra
Hasta
हस्त
Naidhana
Chitra
चित्रा
Sadhaka
Swati
स्वाति
Pratyari
Vishakha
विशाखा
Kshema
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Vipat
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Sampat
Mula
मूल
Janma
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Parama Mitra
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Mitra
Shravana
श्रवण
Naidhana
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Sadhaka
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Pratyari
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Kshema
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Vipat
Revati
रेवती
Sampat
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)

Upcoming Festival

Maha Navamiin 2 days

महा नवमी

Dussehra — 3d

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 17
📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 18
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
12:38 PM – 1:26 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
9:53 PM – 11:41 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
3:02 PM – 3:44 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:06 PM – 6:54 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
10:18 AM – 11:40 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
2:24 PM – 3:46 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
7:34 AM – 8:56 AM
VarjyamAvoid
11:05 AM – 12:53 PM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Ud8:56
Ch10:18
La11:40
Am1:02
Ka2:24
Sh3:46
Ro5:08
Ud6:30
Kala8:08
Labh9:46
Udve11:24
Shub1:02
Shub2:40
Amri4:18
Char5:56
Roga
Hora
8:29
9:23
10:18
11:13
12:07
1:02
1:57
2:51
3:46
4:41
5:35
6:30
♄7:36
♃8:41
♂9:46
☉10:52
♀11:57
☿1:02
☽2:08
♄3:13
♃4:18
♂5:24
☉6:29
♀
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Saptami10:57
Ashtami
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha3:18
Uttara Ashadha
Yoga
Atiganda1:31
Sukarma
Karana
Gara9:41
Vanija10:57
Vishti12:12
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Health-related activities
Surya worship and upasana
Seeking fame and recognition
⚠️ Caution
Hiding or being secretive
Avoiding public recognition
Neglecting health
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Saptami Tithi (सप्तमी)

Shukla Paksha

Seventh lunar day ruled by Surya (Sun) - brings vitality, clarity, and success. Associated with Aditya (solar deity) bringing radiance and authority. Excellent for important undertakings, leadership activities, and gaining recognition. Favorable for health-related matters, seeking authority, and public activities. Shukla Saptami is Ratha Saptami - highly auspicious for Sun worship. Good for announcing achievements and taking center stage. Avoid secretive activities and working in shadows. The solar energy demands transparency.

Highly Favorable
•Health matters
•Leadership activities
•Public announcements
•Seeking authority
Best Avoided
•Secretive activities
•Deception
•Working in shadows
📚 Source: Bhavishya Purana, Brahma Parva; Ratha Saptami Vrat Katha; Surya Upasana texts
⭐

Mula Nakshatra (मूल)

Lord: ketu • Deity: Nirriti

Ruled by Ketu, deity Nirriti (destruction goddess). Most intense of Ganda Mula nakshatras. Represents roots and foundations, but brings upheaval. Requires strong remedies for auspicious work.

Highly Favorable
•Research into roots
•Dealing with destruction
•Ketu practices
Best Avoided
•Marriage
•Joyful events
•New ventures
📚 Source: Ganda Mula - strictly avoided without remedies

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Health matters
Leadership activities
Public announcements
Seeking authority
Sun worship
Important undertakings
Government matters
Gaining recognition
Research into roots
Dealing with destruction

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

6 activities
Secretive activities
Deception
Working in shadows
Marriage
Joyful events
New ventures

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
7:34 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:30 PM
🌕
Moonrise
2:29 PM
🌙
Moonset
11:06 PM
☀
Madhyahna
1:02 PM
🕐
Day Length
10h 56m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Dhanu
धनु
Sun Sign
Kanya
कन्या
Sun Nakshatra
Chitra
चित्रा
Season
Monsoon
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 30
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
East
पूर्व

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
11:05 AM – 12:53 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
7:34 AM – 8:18 AM
8:18 AM – 9:01 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
12:39 AM – 1:27 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
5:58 AM – 6:46 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
6:23 AM – 7:34 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:30 PM – 7:41 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Toronto.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 17 Oct 2026, 12:00:00 am | 43.7064°N, -79.3986°E

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