Daily Panchang for June 17, 2026: Maharana Pratap Jayanti Today; Check Shubh Muhurat, Rahukaal, and Auspicious Timings

NEW DELHI / UJJAIN: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, holds immense historical and religious significance. According to the Hindu calendar, today marks the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month. Across the nation, people are celebrating the birth anniversary of the legendary Rajput warrior, Maharana Pratap, with immense pride and joy. In Vedic astrology, checking the Panchang for favorable and unfavorable timings is highly recommended before initiating any new venture or auspicious task. Here is the detailed and accurate Panchang for today.

Key Highlights of Today’s Panchang:

• Tithi and Festival: Today is Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Tritiya, widely celebrated as Maharana Pratap Jayanti.
• Auspicious Yoga: The highly favorable ‘Dhruva Yoga’ is active today, which is known to bring long-term stability and success to new endeavors.
• Rahukaal Alert: The inauspicious Rahukaal will last from 12:27 PM to 02:08 PM. It is advised to avoid starting important tasks during this window.
• Planetary Movements: The Sun continues its transit in Gemini, while the Moon will shift from Gemini to Cancer at 08:13 AM.

Detailed Panchang for Today

Based on astrological calculations (aligned with Ujjain/New Delhi timings), here are the key details for June 17, 2026:

• Vikram Samvat: 2083 (Siddharthi Samvatsar)
• Shaka Samvat: 1948 (Parabhava)
• Day: Wednesday (Budhvara)
• Tithi: Shukla Paksha Tritiya remains active until 09:38 PM, after which Chaturthi Tithi begins.
• Nakshatra: Punarvasu Nakshatra will last until 01:36 PM, followed by the highly auspicious Pushya Nakshatra.
• Yoga: Dhruva Yoga is effective until 08:50 PM, followed by Vyaghata Yoga.
• Karana: Taitila Karana lasts until 11:12 AM, followed by Garaja and then Vanija Karana.

Sunrise and Moonrise Timings

• Sunrise: 05:45 AM
• Sunset: 07:10 PM
• Moonrise: 07:47 AM
• Moonset: 09:44 PM

Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings (Muhurat)

Timing plays a crucial role in the success of any activity. While the day is generally favorable, certain periods must be avoided.

Inauspicious Timings (Avoid Major Tasks):

• Rahukaal: 12:27 PM to 02:08 PM
• Yamaganda: 07:25 AM to 09:06 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 10:47 AM to 12:27 PM
• Durmuhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:54 PM

Auspicious Timings (Favorable for Good Deeds):

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:09 AM to 04:57 AM (Highly recommended for prayers, meditation, and spiritual practices).
• Amrit Kaal: 11:28 AM to 12:53 PM
• (Note: There is no Abhijit Muhurat today. For initiating new tasks, checking the day and night Choghadiya is recommended.)

What to Do and What to Avoid Today?

• What to Do: Today is an excellent day for religious rituals, pujas, and participating in Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebrations. Thanks to the presence of Dhruva Yoga, it is a highly favorable day to kickstart a new business, make long-term investments, or sign crucial agreements that require stability.
• What to Avoid: Refrain from making major financial transactions, starting a long journey, or launching new projects during Rahukaal, Yamaganda, and Durmuhurat.

Disclaimer: The information, timings, and Muhurats provided in this article are based on general astrological beliefs, calculations, and the Hindu calendar (Panchang). There may be a variation of a few minutes depending on the latitude and longitude of your specific city. Please consult a local astrologer or priest for precise timings before undertaking any significant or religious tasks.