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News Topical, Digital Desk : Today is Friday, April 17, 2026, and the Krishna Amavasya (dark moon day) of the month of Vaishakh. Astrology holds special significance for Vaishakh Amavasya, which is considered auspicious for ancestral peace and spiritual progress. Today, the Sun is in its exalted sign, Aries, while the Moon will remain in Pisces until noon and then enter Aries.

With the influence of Revati Nakshatra and the conjunction of Amrit Kaal, today (Aaj ka Panchang 17 April 2026) is quite energetic for new beginnings and religious activities. Let's take a closer look at today's auspicious and inauspicious times.

Date: Krishna Amavasya
Month: Vaishakh
Day: Friday
Samvat: 2083

Date: Krishna Amavasya – till 05:21 PM, then Shukla Pratipada
Yoga: Vaidhriti – till 07:22 AM, then Vishkumbha
Karan: Chatushpad – till 06:49 AM
Karan: Nagava – till 05:21 PM
Karan: Kinstughna – till 03:47 AM (April 18)

Position of the Sun and Moon

Sunrise Time: 05:54 AM
Sunset Time: 06:48 PM
Moonrise Time: No Moonrise
Moonset Time: 06:46 PM

Sun and Moon Signs

Sun God: Situated in Aries
Moon God: Situated in Pisces (till 12:02 pm, then Aries)

Today's auspicious time

Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:55 AM to 12:47 PM
Amrit Kaal: 09:50 AM to 11:18 AM

Today's inauspicious time

Rahukaal: 10:44 am to 12:21 pm
Gulikaal: 07:31 am to 09:07 am
Yamgand: 03:34 pm to 05:11 pm

Today's Nakshatra

Revati Nakshatra: Upto 12:02 PM, Then Ashwini
Sthan: 16°40' Pisces to 30° Pisces
Nakshatra Lord: Mercury
Rashi Lord: Jupiter
Deity: Pusha (God of Nourishment)
Symbol: Fish

General Characteristics: Intuitive, clever, honest, courageous, charming, playful, lawful, optimistic, cheerful, beautiful, rich, intelligent, virtuous, educated.


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