Daily Panchang: Friday, April 17, 2026 — Healing the Ancestral Lineage under Ashwini

Daily Panchang & Astrological Guide

Friday, April 17, 2026 | Darsha Amavasya | Kathmandu, Nepal

Namaskaram,

ॐ Pitribhyo Namah. This sacred Friday in the Kathmandu Valley brings Darsha Amavasya—the new moon day of profound ancestral connection—when Sun and Moon unite in samyoga (conjunction) and the lunar cycle renews. While the day is blessed by Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrita Siddhi Yoga, we must navigate the complexities of Ganda Moola and Panchaka.

📅 Astrological Data for Today

Tithi	Darsha Amavasya (until 5:36 PM), then Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra	Revati (until 12:17 PM), then Ashwini
Yoga	Sarvartha Siddhi & Amrita Siddhi Yoga
Sunrise / Moonset	Sunrise: 5:37 AM / Moonset: 6:26 PM
Paksha	Krishna Paksha transition to Shukla Paksha

✨ Auspicious Muhurtas

Brahma Muhurta 4:08 AM – 4:53 AM

Abhijit Muhurta 11:38 AM – 12:29 PM

Vijaya Muhurta 2:12 PM – 3:04 PM

⚠️ Critical Warnings & Negative Periods

Ganda Moola: Persists throughout the day; creates instability.
Panchaka: Active until 12:17 PM.
Rahu Kalam: 10:27 AM – 12:03 PM (Avoid major worldly tasks).
Gulikai Kalam: 7:14 AM – 8:50 AM.

Amavasya: The Sacred Darkness of Renewal

Amavasya describes the Sun and Moon's cosmic embrace. This Darsha Amavasya supports pitru-tarpana (water offerings) and shraddha. Until 5:36 PM, Krishna Paksha completes its dissolution. The conjunction in Ashwini Nakshatra (after 12:17 PM) infuses renewal with healing energy, making this transition potent for health—yet only after ancestral obligations are fulfilled.

Nakshatra Transition: From Completion to Healing

Until 12:17 PM, Revati carries pushti (nourishment) and safe passage energy. After 12:17 PM, Ashwini begins—symbolized by the horse’s head. This Nakshatra embodies bheshaja-shakti (healing power) and prana-vriddhi. However, Ganda Moola's presence creates instability that only sincere ancestral worship can safely navigate.

Simple Practice for Ancestral Renewal

Perform tarpana at sunrise with black sesame and kusha grass facing south. Fast until evening or take only simple foods. As 5:36 PM approaches, prepare for renewal: bathe, wear fresh clothes, and perform Lakshmi puja after sunset—Friday being Shukrawara, the Goddess of wealth's day. Defer major new beginnings until after 5:36 PM.

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