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Astrology Desk. Today, Tuesday, 17 February 2026, is the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. Falgun Amavasya has special significance in Hindu religion, because it is considered best for offering prayers to ancestors, charity and spiritual purification. Today is not only important from religious point of view, but today the first solar eclipse of the year is also taking place, which will take place in Aquarius.
Know today’s auspicious time, position of planets and time of Rahukaal in the astrologer style of Amar Ujala, so that you can plan your day properly.
Main parts of today’s calendar
According to the Vedic calendar, today has become very special due to the combination of Ayushman Yoga and Chitra Nakshatra:
Date: Amavasya (till 02:55 AM), after which Pratipada Tithi will start.
constellation: Vishakha Nakshatra will remain till 07:21 am, after that Anuradha Nakshatra will be effective.
sum: Ayushman Yoga till 05:59 pm.
Moon sign: Moon will transit in Capricorn today.
Day: Tuesday (special for the worship of Hanuman ji).
Abhijeet Muhurta: Today’s most auspicious time
If you want to start some new work today or make an important purchase, then Abhijeet Muhurta Is the best.
Time: Morning 11:43 to 12:26 pm till.
Importance: The work done in this Muhurta is successful and there are less chances of facing obstacles.
Rahukaal: Do not do auspicious work even by mistake at this time
In astrology, Rahukaal is considered inauspicious. During this period, one should avoid starting any auspicious work, contract or new journey. Timings according to cities are as follows:
| City | Rahukaal time (17 February 2026) |
|---|---|
| Lucknow | 05:20 PM to 07:04 PM |
| Delhi | 05:38 pm to 07:23 pm |
| Mumbai | 05:40 PM to 07:20 PM |
| Kolkata | 04:44 AM to 06:25 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 05:47 pm to 07:29 pm |
sunrise and sunset time
Sunrise: 06:32 am
sunset: 05:48 pm
Other important astrological events today
| Subject | Main Update |
|---|---|
| Surya Grahan | Solar eclipse will start from 03:26 pm today. Sutak is not valid in India. |
| Shani Transit | After 30 years, Saturn enters Aries, Aquarius and Leo will get relief. |
| Today’s Horoscope | By the grace of Hanuman ji, people of Aries and Scorpio zodiac signs will get financial benefits today. |
What to do and what not to do today?
What to do: Since today is the coincidence of Amavasya and Tuesday, recite Hanuman Chalisa. Offering tarpan and donations (grains, black sesame seeds, jaggery) for the ancestors will yield virtuous results.
What not to do: Do not make any big investment or auspicious work like house warming during Rahukaal. On the day of Amavasya, one should avoid vengeful food and arguments.
