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Chaturdashi · Kartik
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Mombasa Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) — 17 October 2028

PANCHANG Mangalavara
Validated
TITHI
Chaturdashi
Until 9:06 AM
Neutral
Masik Shivaratri
NAKSHATRA
Hasta
Pada 2 · Until 5:15 PM
Skillful, practical energy — favors craftsmanship, deals, and activities requiring precision.
YOGA
Indra
Until 6:35 AM
Shubh
KARANA
Shakuni
Until 9:06 AM
VARA
Mangalavara
Mars
MASA
Kartik
Krishna Paksha
Panchang Summary — 17 October 2028
General information only — not personal advice.

On Tuesday, 17 October 2028, it is Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Kartik. The day falls on a Mangalavara, traditionally ruled by Mars, with the Moon resting in Hasta nakshatra. Chaturdashi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 3:10 PM and 4:41 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 11:42 AM to 12:31 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: શિવ ચૌદસ is observed on Tuesday, 17 October 2028, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.

CHOGHADIYA — 17 October 2028
Night Choghadiya
Now
Rog
6:01 AM
7:32 AM
Now
Udveg
7:32 AM
9:04 AM
Now
Char
9:04 AM
10:35 AM
Now
Labh
10:35 AM
12:07 PM
Now
Amrit
12:07 PM
1:38 PM
Now
Kaal
1:38 PM
3:10 PM
Now
Shubh
3:10 PM
4:41 PM
Now
Rog
4:41 PM
6:13 PM
RAHU KAAL
3:10 PM 4:41 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
11:42 AM 12:31 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
3:10 PM – 4:41 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
10:35 AM – 12:07 PM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
7:32 AM – 9:04 AM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
11:42 AM – 12:31 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
4:25 AM – 5:13 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
6:01 AM / 6:13 PM
Tithi Chaturdashi

Fourteenth day — suitable for routine activities

Yoga Indra

Royal — favorable for authority and power

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Tula
Moon Kanya
Mars Simha
Mercury Kanya
Jupiter Kanya
Venus Simha
Saturn Mesha
Rahu Dhanu
Ketu Mithuna
SUNRISE
6:01 AM
SUNSET
6:13 PM
MOONRISE
11:11 AM
MOONSET
12:31 AM
Brahma Muhurta
4:25 AM 5:13 AM
Moon Sign
Kanya

About Chaturdashi & Indra

Chaturdashi is the 14th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Fourteenth day — suitable for routine activities In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Indra is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Royal — favorable for authority and power The Moon is in Hasta Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Skillful, practical energy — favors craftsmanship, deals, and activities requiring precision.