Today’s Panchang, January 17, 2024: Date, fast and today’s auspicious, inauspicious time

Today’s Panchang, January 17, 2024: According to Drik Panchang, Saptami and Ashtami Tithi will be celebrated during Shukla Paksha on Wednesday, January 17. The day is significant due to the celebration of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, a religious festival dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth of the 10 Sikh Gurus. Guru Gobind Singh was born on December 22, 1666 in Patna, Bihar, according to the Julian calendar, which is now obsolete. Currently, the Gregorian calendar has replaced the Julian calendar, which states that Guru Gobind Singh was born on January 1, 1667.

Explore the date and time associated with various activities of the day. This information not only provides the means to overcome challenges but also provides valuable insights for the day ahead.

Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset on January 17

The sun will rise at 7:15 am and set at 5:47 pm. The moon is expected to rise around 11:20 AM on January 17 and set around 12:16 AM on January 18.

Tithi, Nakshatra and Rashi details for 17 January

Saptami Tithi is expected to continue till 10:06 pm, after which it will convert into Ashtami Tithi. During this period, the auspicious Revati Ashadh Nakshatra is expected to remain till 3:33 am on January 18, after which it is expected to be in Ashwini Nakshatra. The Moon is said to be located in Meena Rashi till 3:34 AM on January 18, while the Sun is expected to remain in Capricorn during this period.

Auspicious time on 17th January

On January 12, auspicious time has been fixed for important activities. The day starts with Brahma Muhurta, which lasts from 5:27 am to 6:21 am. Pratham Sandhya Muhurat is as follows, which runs from 5:54 am to 7:15 am. Later in the day, Sayana Sandhya Muhurta from 5:47 PM to 7:08 PM offers another favorable time frame. Amrit Kalam Muhurta, lasting from 1:16 am to 2:48 pm on January 18, is considered auspicious for various endeavours. Lastly, Nishita Muhurta is expected to occur between 12:04 AM to 12:58 AM on January 18.

Inauspicious time on 17th January

The inauspicious Muhurta timings are as follows: Rahu Kalam is estimated to occur between 12:31 pm to 1:50 pm. Yamganda Muhurta is scheduled from 8:34 am to 9:53 am. Additionally, the influence of Agni in Baan Muhurat is expected to last from 1:35 AM on January 18 till the entire night, indicating a time frame to be cautious towards starting important tasks.