Panchangam – Chicago, Tuesday 17 February 2026
Tuesday 17 February 2026 in Chicago is Sukla Padyami of Phalguna masa, Vishvavasu samvatsara (Uttarayana, Sisira ritu). Sunrise 6:43 AM, sunset 5:26 PM. The tithi at sunrise, Padyami, ends at 5:28 AM (18 Feb) and Vidiya follows. Nakshatra Dhanishta ends at 9:46 AM, then Shatabhisha. Rahu kalam 2:45 PM – 4:05 PM, Yamagandam 9:24 AM – 10:44 AM. Festivals and observances: Phalguna Masam begins.
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
| Tithi | Sukla Padyami – up to 5:28 AM (18 Feb) Sukla Vidiya (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta – up to 9:46 AM Shatabhisha (next day) |
| Yoga | Parigha – up to 12:58 PM Shiva (next day) |
| Karana | Kimstughna – up to 5:48 PM Bava – up to 5:28 AM (18 Feb) Balava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Kumbha |
Inauspicious times
| Rahu Kalam | 2:45 PM – 4:05 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamagandam | 9:24 AM – 10:44 AM |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:04 PM – 1:25 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 8:51 AM – 9:34 AM, 10:44 PM – 11:37 PM |
| Varjyam | 4:58 PM – 6:34 PM (Shatabhisha) |
Auspicious times
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrita Kalam | 2:34 AM (18 Feb) – 4:10 AM (18 Feb) (Shatabhisha) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:56 AM – 5:50 AM |
Tarabalam and Chandrabalam
- While the nakshatra is Dhanishta (until 9:46 AM): favourable tarabalam for Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.
- While the nakshatra is Shatabhisha (from 9:46 AM): favourable tarabalam for Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Moon in Kumbha (all day): favourable chandrabalam for Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanus, Kumbha; ashtama chandra (8th) for Karkataka rasi.
Horas
| Day (from sunrise) | Night (from sunset) |
|---|---|
| Mars (Kuja) hora 6:43 AM | Saturn (Shani) hora 5:26 PM |
| Sun (Surya) hora 7:36 AM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 6:32 PM |
| Venus (Shukra) hora 8:30 AM | Mars (Kuja) hora 7:38 PM |
| Mercury (Budha) hora 9:24 AM | Sun (Surya) hora 8:45 PM |
| Moon (Chandra) hora 10:17 AM | Venus (Shukra) hora 9:51 PM |
| Saturn (Shani) hora 11:11 AM | Mercury (Budha) hora 10:57 PM |
| Jupiter (Guru) hora 12:04 PM | Moon (Chandra) hora 12:04 AM (18 Feb) |
| Mars (Kuja) hora 12:58 PM | Saturn (Shani) hora 1:10 AM (18 Feb) |
| Sun (Surya) hora 1:51 PM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 2:16 AM (18 Feb) |
| Venus (Shukra) hora 2:45 PM | Mars (Kuja) hora 3:22 AM (18 Feb) |
| Mercury (Budha) hora 3:39 PM | Sun (Surya) hora 4:29 AM (18 Feb) |
| Moon (Chandra) hora 4:32 PM | Venus (Shukra) hora 5:35 AM (18 Feb) |
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