Abhijit Muhurat Available for 45 Minutes Today

Despite a weekday, the stars align for property and vehicle registration before noon.

The Panchang for May 17, 2026, offers a clean window of Abhijit Muhurat – the most auspicious, neutral time for any task. However, Rahu Kaal falls in the evening, making post-4 PM risky for investments.

sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise: 5:28 AM. Sunset: 7:02 PM (New Delhi standard). Moonrise: 3:17 PM. Moonset: 2:48 AM (May 18).

Abhijit Muhurat (Best for Everything)

Timing: 11:57 AM to 12:42 PM. Duration: 45 minutes. This window bypasses all negative planetary aspects. If you are buying a new vehicle, signing a lease, or naming a baby, do it right now.

Rahu Kaal (Avoid Important Work)

Timing: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Duration: 1.5 hours. Do not start a journey, give a loan, or operate heavy machinery during this period. Accidents are 30% more likely astrologically.

Yamagandam (Third Hour)

Timing: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Avoid meeting with enemies or filing a police complaint. This time is bad for legal paperwork but good for cleaning the house.

Gulika Kaal

Timing: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Surprising overlap with Abhijit? No. Gulika is secretive. You can eat lunch or sleep, but don't share secrets or passwords.

Dur Muhurtam (Bad Times)

Two windows: 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM and 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Avoid marriage fix meetings or first-time doctor visits. If you have a deadline during this time, work silently without expectation of reward.

Best Time for Pooja

Morning: 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM is the Brahma Muhurat after-effect. Light a diya in the North-East corner of your home. Evening: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM is the Sandhya Kaal – perfect for Aarti.

Choghadiya Overview

Today is a "Siddhi" day. Amrit Choghadiya (perfect for trading) runs from 10:15 AM to 11:57 AM. Do not ignore the 15 minute gap before Abhijit. Use that gap to prepare the items for your main task.