Varanasi Panchang – 17 December 2026
17 December 2026, Thursday · Margashirsha Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 17 December 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Margashirsha Shukla Ashtami tithi until 11:26 PM, followed by Navami. Nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada until 03:31 PM, yoga Siddhi, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset at 05:11 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:13 PM – 02:33 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:33 AM – 12:15 PM. Festival on this day: Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 11:26 PMthen Shukla Navami until 11:15 PM, 18 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until 03:31 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada until 04:10 PM, 18 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Purva Bhadrapada pada 3 until 09:13 AMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 4 until 03:31 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada pada 1 until 09:45 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada pada 2 until 03:57 AM, 18 Dec |
| Yoga | Siddhi until 01:21 PMthen Vyatipata until 12:19 PM, 18 Dec |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:13 AMthen Bava until 11:26 PMthen Balava until 11:27 AM, 18 Dec |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 09:13 AMthen Meena until 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Mula |
| Day length | 10 h 34 min |
| Night length | 13 h 27 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:54 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:33 AM – 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 07:01 AM – 08:43 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:50 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:16 AM – 06:37 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:40 PM – 02:22 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:11 PM – 05:38 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:11 PM – 06:32 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:11 PM – 09:40 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:27 PM – 12:21 AM, 18 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:13 PM – 02:33 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:37 AM – 07:56 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:16 AM – 10:35 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 10:08 AM – 10:51 AM 02:22 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Varjyam | 01:22 AM, 18 Dec – 03:01 AM, 18 Dec |
| Bhadra | 06:37 AM – 11:13 AM |
| Panchak | 06:37 AM – 09:13 AM 09:13 AM – 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:37 AM – 07:56 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:56 AM – 09:16 AM |
| Udveg | 09:16 AM – 10:35 AM |
| Char | 10:35 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Labh | 11:54 AM – 01:13 PM |
| Amrit | 01:13 PM – 02:33 PM |
| Kaal | 02:33 PM – 03:52 PM |
| Shubh | 03:52 PM – 05:11 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 05:11 PM – 06:52 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 06:52 PM – 08:33 PM |
| Rog | 08:33 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Kaal | 10:13 PM – 11:54 PM |
| Labh | 11:54 PM – 01:35 AM, 18 Dec |
| Udveg | 01:35 AM, 18 Dec – 03:16 AM, 18 Dec |
| Shubh | 03:16 AM, 18 Dec – 04:57 AM, 18 Dec |
| Amrit | 04:57 AM, 18 Dec – 06:38 AM, 18 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishchika | 06:37 AM – 06:37 AM |
|---|---|
| Dhanu | 06:37 AM – 08:42 AM |
| Makara | 08:42 AM – 10:27 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:27 AM – 11:58 AM |
| Meena | 11:58 AM – 01:26 PM |
| Mesha | 01:26 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:04 PM – 05:01 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:01 PM – 07:15 PM |
| Karka | 07:15 PM – 09:33 PM |
| Simha | 09:33 PM – 11:47 PM |
| Kanya | 11:47 PM – 02:00 AM, 18 Dec |
| Tula | 02:00 AM, 18 Dec – 04:16 AM, 18 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 04:16 AM, 18 Dec – 06:33 AM, 18 Dec |
| Dhanu | 06:33 AM, 18 Dec – 06:38 AM, 18 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 09:13 AMMeena → North until 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Amanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 17 December 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Margashirsha Shukla Ashtami until 11:26 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 17 December 2026?
Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 01:13 PM – 02:33 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 December 2026?
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra until 03:31 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:33 AM – 12:15 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:50 AM – 05:43 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:37 AM – 07:56 AM, Labh 11:54 AM – 01:13 PM, Amrit 01:13 PM – 02:33 PM, Shubh 03:52 PM – 05:11 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 December 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:37 AM and sunset at 05:11 PM.