Friday, 17 May 2030
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Buddha Purnima
Pratipada · Vaishakh
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Chicago Buddha Purnima — 17 May 2030

PANCHANG Shukravara
Validated
TITHI
Pratipada
Until 1:30 AM
Shubh
NAKSHATRA
Vishakha
Pada 4 · Until 6:50 AM
Determined, goal-oriented energy — excellent for focused work and achieving ambitions.
YOGA
Parigha
Until 6:03 PM
Ashubh
KARANA
Balava
Until 3:29 PM
VARA
Shukravara
Venus
MASA
Vaishakh
Krishna Paksha
Panchang Summary — 17 May 2030
General information only — not personal advice.

On Friday, 17 May 2030, it is Pratipada of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Vaishakh. The day falls on a Shukravara, traditionally ruled by Venus, with the Moon resting in Vishakha nakshatra. Pratipada is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 10:58 AM and 12:47 PM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:18 PM to 1:17 PM — a good slot for anything important.

CHOGHADIYA — 17 May 2030
Night Choghadiya
Now
Amrit
5:28 AM
7:18 AM
Now
Kaal
7:18 AM
9:08 AM
Now
Shubh
9:08 AM
10:58 AM
Now
Rog
10:58 AM
12:47 PM
Now
Udveg
12:47 PM
2:37 PM
Now
Char
2:37 PM
4:27 PM
Now
Labh
4:27 PM
6:16 PM
Now
Amrit
6:16 PM
8:06 PM
RAHU KAAL
10:58 AM 12:47 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
12:18 PM 1:17 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
10:58 AM – 12:47 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
7:18 AM – 9:08 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
4:27 PM – 6:16 PM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
12:18 PM – 1:17 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
3:52 AM – 4:40 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
5:28 AM / 8:06 PM
Tithi Pratipada

First day of lunar fortnight — good for starting new activities

Yoga Parigha

Obstruction — avoid important matters

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Vrishabha
Moon Vrishchika
Mars Vrishabha
Mercury Mesha
Jupiter Tula
Venus Meena
Saturn Vrishabha
Rahu Vrishchika
Ketu Vrishabha
SUNRISE
5:28 AM
SUNSET
8:06 PM
MOONRISE
10:38 AM
MOONSET
11:58 PM
Brahma Muhurta
3:52 AM 4:40 AM
Moon Sign
Vrischika

About Pratipada & Parigha

Pratipada is the 1th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. First day of lunar fortnight — good for starting new activities In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Parigha is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Obstruction — avoid important matters The Moon is in Vishakha Nakshatra (Pada 4) — Determined, goal-oriented energy — excellent for focused work and achieving ambitions.