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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to Hindu calendar, today i.e. 17 April 2026, Friday The day is very important from religious point of view. Today is the ‘Amavasya’ date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. In religious beliefs, Vaishakh Amavasya is considered best for the peace of ancestors, charity and spiritual purification. By taking bath and offering prayers in the holy rivers on this day, one gets inexhaustible results. Along with this, an auspicious combination of ‘Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga’ and ‘Amrit Siddhi Yoga’ is also being formed today, which is auspicious for investment and new beginnings.
Mathematics of today’s date and constellation
Today Amavasya Tithi will remain till 05:21 PM, after which Pratipada Tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha will start. Talking about constellations, today till 12:02 pm Revati Nakshatra will remain, after this Ashwini Nakshatra The effect will start. The lord of Revati Nakshatra is Mercury, who is considered to be the factor of intelligence and business.
Today’s Auspicious Timings
These are the best times today to do any auspicious work:
Abhijit Muhurta: From 11:55 to 12:47 pm.
Amrit Kaal: From 09:50 am to 11:18 am.
wee hours: From 04:25 to 05:09 in the morning.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: All day and night.
Amrit Siddhi Yoga: From 05:54 am to 12:02 pm.
Rahukaal and Inauspicious Timings
According to the Panchang, today it is better to postpone auspicious activities for some time:
Rahukaal: From 10:44 am to 12:21 pm. (Avoid important transactions or travel during this period)
Yamaganda: From 03:34 pm to 05:11 pm.
Gulik period: From 07:31 am to 09:07 am.
Direction Shool: Today traveling in the west direction is prohibited. If necessary, leave the house after eating curd or sweet things.
position of sun and moon
Today sunrise is at 05:54 am and sunset will be at 06:48 pm. The Moon will transit in Pisces till 12:02 pm today, after which it will enter Mars’ Aries. Sun God is currently transiting exalted in Aries.
Today’s special solution
Today is a rare coincidence of Vaishakh Amavasya and Friday. For happiness and prosperity, light a lamp in the name of your ancestors facing south this evening. Also, offer kheer to Goddess Lakshmi and chant the mantra ‘Om Hreem Shree Lakshmibhyo Namah’. Donation of water and food made today will be helpful in removing poverty from life.
