Panchang for Toronto

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · Tuesday · मंगलवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga - favorable for success

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiAshtami upto 7:35 PM, Navami
NakshatraDhanishta upto 6:04 PM, Shatabhisha— Lord: mars, Deity: Vasus
YogaDhruva upto 9:34 PM, Vyaghata
KaranaBava upto 7:35 PM, Balava upto 8:11 AM, Kaulava
VarTuesday· मंगलवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
4:50 PM
Moonrise
1:18 PM
Moonset
12:14 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Makara· मकर
Sun Rashi
Vrishchika· वृश्चिक
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Vishakha
· विशाखा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta5:38 AM6:26 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:38 AM12:26 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:02 PM2:44 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta4:26 PM5:14 PM48m
Amrit Kaal6:40 AM8:25 AM1h 45m
Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM12:27 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal2:26 PM3:38 PM1h 12m
Gulika Kaal12:02 PM1:14 PM1h 12m
Yama Ghanta9:38 AM10:50 AM1h 12m
Dur Muhurtam 14:14 PM4:52 PM38m
Dur Muhurtam 25:02 PM5:40 PM38m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Kartik· कार्तिक
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Sharad· शरद
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

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
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Kartik · कार्तिक • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 7:14 AM
🌅 4:50 PM
Day: 9h 36m
★★★★★

Exceptional

असाधारण

Fierce, destructive (of evil), transformative. Like Kali's sword cutting through ignorance.

Tithi
Ashtami
अष्टमी
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Yoga
Dhruva
ध्रुव
Karana
Vishti
विष्टि (भद्रा)

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Makara • Dhanishta Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

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

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

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

Upcoming Festival

Dev Deepawaliin 7 days

देव दीपावली

BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:38 AM – 12:26 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
6:40 AM – 8:25 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:02 PM – 2:44 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
4:26 PM – 5:14 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
2:26 PM – 3:38 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
9:38 AM – 10:50 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
12:02 PM – 1:14 PM
VarjyamAvoid
1:45 AM – 3:27 AM

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
Am8:26
Ka9:38
Sh10:50
Ro12:02
Ud1:14
Ud2:26
Ch3:38
La4:50
Shub6:38
Amri8:26
Char10:14
Roga12:02
Kala1:50
Labh3:38
Udve5:26
Shub
Hora
8:02
8:50
9:38
10:26
11:14
12:02
12:50
1:38
2:26
3:14
4:02
4:50
☉6:02
♀7:14
☿8:26
☽9:38
♄10:50
♃12:02
♂1:14
☉2:26
♀3:38
☿4:50
☽6:02
♄
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Ashtami7:35
Navami
Nakshatra
Dhanishta6:04
Shatabhisha
Yoga
Dhruva9:34
Vyaghata
Karana
Bava7:35
Balava8:11
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
Durga/Kali worship
Removing negative forces
Janmashtami (Krishna's birth)
⚠️ Caution
Starting gentle or peaceful ventures
Marriage ceremonies
Births (considered challenging - Ashtami dosha)
Pleasant social gatherings
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
🎉 Sarvartha Siddhi Present!
Extremely auspicious - most activities favored
📖

Ashtami Tithi (अष्टमी)

Shukla Paksha

Eighth lunar day sacred to Goddess Durga - brings power, protection, and intensity. Ruled by Durga/Kali. Powerful but intense energy requiring caution. Excellent for spiritual practices, overcoming enemies, and tantric rituals. Shukla Ashtami is Durga Ashtami during Navratri - major worship day. Krishna Ashtami is Krishna Janmashtami (Bhadrapada month) - Lord Krishna's birth. Good for worship and seeking divine protection. Avoid worldly transactions, marriages, and joyful material celebrations. The energy is too intense for ordinary pleasures.

Highly Favorable
•Spiritual practices
•Durga/Kali worship
•Overcoming enemies
•Strength rituals
Best Avoided
•Marriage ceremonies
•Joyful material celebrations
•Worldly transactions
•Pleasure activities
📚 Source: Devi Bhagavata Purana, Shakti Khanda; Durga Saptashati; Krishna Janmashtami traditions
⭐

Dhanishta Nakshatra (धनिष्ठा)

Lord: mars • Deity: Vasus

Ruled by Mars, deity Vasus (celestial beings). Brings wealth and prosperity. Excellent for music, arts, and wealth-generating activities. Powerful for material gains.

Highly Favorable
•Music
•Arts
•Wealth activities
•Property
Best Avoided
•Spiritual austerity
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

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
Spiritual practices
Durga/Kali worship
Overcoming enemies
Strength rituals
Tantric practices
Seeking protection
Fasting
Meditation
Music
Arts

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Marriage ceremonies
Joyful material celebrations
Worldly transactions
Pleasure activities
Spiritual austerity
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

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

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
7:14 AM
🌇
Sunset
4:50 PM
🌕
Moonrise
1:18 PM
🌙
Moonset
12:14 AM
☀
Madhyahna
12:02 PM
🕐
Day Length
9h 36m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Makara
मकर
Sun Sign
Vrishchika
वृश्चिक
Sun Nakshatra
Vishakha
विशाखा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Kartik
कार्तिक · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
1:45 AM – 3:27 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
4:14 PM – 4:52 PM
5:02 PM – 5:40 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:39 PM – 12:27 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
5:38 AM – 6:26 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
6:03 AM – 7:14 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
4:50 PM – 6:01 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 Nov 2026, 12:00:00 am | 43.7064°N, -79.3986°E

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