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In this sacred period of Sanatan culture and festivals, the holy festival of Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2026) is being celebrated with great pomp. Today 17 October 2026 The day is going to be very special from religious and astrological point of view. Today is the seventh day of Navratri, which is dedicated to the very influential and powerful form of Mata Rani. Maa Kalaratri Is dedicated to the worship of. Along with this, many rare yogas, changes in constellations and changes in the Sun’s zodiac sign i.e. the great coincidence of Libra Sankranti are also taking place in the Panchang today. Let us know today’s complete daily almanac, auspicious time, Rahukaal and special religious significance of October 17, according to Astropatri’s astrologer Anand Sagar Pathak.
Today’s calendar and main dates
According to the Vedic calendar, today is the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, which will last till the entire night. Today is Saturday and Samvat 2083 is going on. On the seventh day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping Maa Kalratri, the fierce and fear-destroying form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga. It is believed that worshiping the mother with true heart on this day removes all kinds of negative energy, fear of untimely death and obstacles from the life of the person. Apart from this, today is also a special occasion for the main worship of Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and art, in which students and seekers especially receive the blessings of Mother Sharda.
Position of Sun and Moon and effect of constellation
Today, the position of the planets and stars has brought a very special change. According to the almanac, today sunrise will be at 6:23 am and sunset will be at 5:50 pm. The moon will rise at 12:27 pm and set at 10:31 pm.
Today is very important from astronomical and astrological point of view because today Tula Sankranti A coincidence is taking place. Today, Sun God will leave Virgo and enter Libra at 7:57 pm. At the same time, Moon God will be situated in Sagittarius today. Talking about constellations, today till 9:47 am Mool Nakshatra Will remain, after which Purvashada Nakshatra will begin. The lord of the Moola Nakshatra is Ketu and the deity is Nirriti, who is considered a symbol of seriousness, spirituality and self-reflection in life.
Today’s auspicious time and Abhijeet time
If you want to start any new work, vehicle purchase, house warming or auspicious ritual today, then you should take special care of the auspicious times according to the Panchang. Today is a good day for worshiping Mother Goddess:
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Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:43 pm to 12:29 pm (this time is considered very best for starting any new work).
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Saraswati Puja (Purvashadha) Muhurta: From 3:32 pm to 5:50 pm (Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes). During this time, students can do special worship of Mother Saraswati to gain knowledge and wisdom.
Information about today’s inauspicious time and Rahukaal
In astrology, it is considered necessary to take care of Rahukaal and inauspicious time before starting any auspicious work. Take special care at the following times today:
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Rahukaal: From 9:15 am to 10:40 am (during this time one should avoid doing any new or auspicious work).
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Gulikaal: From 6:23 am to 7:49 am.
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Yamaganda: From 1:32 pm to 2:58 pm.
Navratri Saptami and glory of Maa Kalratri
The worship of Maa Kalratri on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri has special significance. This form of Mother is the one who destroys the wicked and provides fearlessness to the devotees. On this day, by worshiping Maa Kalratri as per rituals, chanting her mantras and offering jaggery or sweets made from jaggery, happiness, peace and prosperity resides in the family. Also, religious activities performed during this holy conjunction of Tula Sankranti and Moola Nakshatra are infinitely fruitful.