Hindi Panchang, 17 April 2026: Vaishakh Amavasya is the date of ancestors. According to the Puranas, on this day ancestors come to earth in subtle form. Tarpan and donations made on this day give peace to the souls of the ancestors and the ancestors bless the family with happiness and prosperity. Vaishakh Amavasya is also called Satuvai Amavasya.
today’s fast
Many people also observe fast on Vaishakh Amavasya. It is believed that this blesses the married woman with unbroken good fortune. A pitcher filled with water and Sattu is especially donated on Vaishakh Amavasya.
Panchang of 16 April 2026 (Hindi Panchang 16 April 2026)
| date |
Amavasya (16 April 2026, 8.11 pm – 17 April 2026, 5.21 pm) |
| wise | Friday |
| constellation | Revati |
| sum | Vaidhriti, Amrit Siddhi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga |
| sunrise | 6.01 am |
| sunset |
6.44 pm |
| moonrise |
No |
| moonset |
6.46 pm |
| moon sign |
Pisces |
- Choghadiya Muhurta
| morning choghadiya | |
| auspicious | 5.54 am – 10.44 am |
| evening choghadiya | |
| Benefit | 9.34 pm – 10.57 pm |
- Rahukaal and inauspicious time (Aaj Ka Rahu kaal)
| Rahukaal (do not do auspicious work in this) | 10.44 am – 12.21 pm |
| Yamgand period | 3.34 pm – 5.51 pm |
| gulik period |
7.31 am- 09.07 am |
| adal yoga | 5.54 am – 12.02 pm |
| quintet | 5.54 am – 12.02 pm |
- Position of planets (Grah Gochar 17 April 2026)
| Sun | Mesh |
| moon | Pisces |
| Fortunate | Pisces |
| Mercury | Aquarius |
| Teacher | Gemini |
| Vesper | Mesh |
| saturn | Pisces |
| Rahu | Aquarius |
| Ketu | Lion |
Horoscope for April 17, 2026
This horoscope is according to Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur.
- Aries – Today will be a happy day, you will get benefits in government work and respect in office. You will have a good time with your family, your health will also be good.
- Taurus – Self-confidence will increase and old problems will be solved. There will be a religious atmosphere in the family, the financial situation will remain stable.
- Gemini – You will spend a pleasant time with the family, students will have to increase their hard work. Control expenses and pay attention to health.
- Cancer – All work will be successful and there will be new opportunities in business. There may be good news in the family, energy will remain.
- Leo – You will get success in social and political fields, you will get relief from debt. You will get support from family and mental peace will be maintained.
- Virgo – Work done with concentration will bring success, responsibilities will increase. Take advice before investing and pay attention to health.
- Libra – There will be big profits in business and plans will be successful. Family disputes will be resolved, it would be better to postpone travel.
- Scorpio – The day will be full of happiness, there will be relief in the workplace. Financial situation will be strong and time will be spent well with family.
- Sagittarius – The day is auspicious for buying a house, there will be new opportunities in career. There will be support from family and health will improve.
- Capricorn – There will be profit in business and new happiness will come in life. Relationships will be strong and energy will remain.
- Aquarius – There are chances of sudden financial gain and you will get a chance to learn new skills. You will have a good time with friends and your mind will be happy.
- Pisces – The day will be good but be careful in money matters. Advice from close ones will be beneficial and it is important to pay attention to health.
today’s solution
Feed cows, crows and dogs. feed the bird and give it water
today’s lucky color
Silver and white colors are considered auspicious on Friday.
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