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Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 16:06

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 00:43

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:07

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Sunset

18:29

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Moonrise

16:47

🌑

Moonset

04:19

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:54 – 12:42

Abhijit is the 8th muhurta of the day, centered around solar noon. Generally considered auspicious for new undertakings.

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
15:23 – 16:56
✕Yamaganda
09:12 – 10:45
✕Gulika Kaal
12:18 – 13:50

Avoid starting auspicious activities, new ventures, or travel during these periods.

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:07–18:29
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 15:23–16:56
Yamaganda 09:12–10:45
Gulika 12:18–13:50

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:07–07:39

Udveg

07:39–09:12

Char

09:12–10:45

Labh

10:45–12:18

Amrit

12:18–13:50

Kaal

13:50–15:23

Shubh

15:23–16:56

Rog

16:56–18:29

Panchang FAQ

What is a Tithi?▾

A Tithi is a lunar day in the Hindu calendar. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha). Today's Tithi is Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

What is Rahu Kaal and should I avoid it?▾

Rahu Kaal is an approximately 90-minute inauspicious period each day governed by Rahu. Today it runs from 15:23 to 16:56 IST. Starting new ventures, making important decisions, or travelling during this window is traditionally avoided.

What is Abhijit Muhurta?▾

Abhijit Muhurta is the most auspicious time window of the day — roughly 24 minutes centred around solar noon. Today it falls between 11:54 and 12:42 IST. It overrides most inauspicious yogas and is ideal when no other favourable muhurta is available.

What is a Nakshatra?▾

A Nakshatra is one of 27 lunar mansions — star clusters the Moon transits through. Each spans 13°20′ of the zodiac. Today's Nakshatra is Shatabhisha. The Nakshatra influences auspiciousness for travel, ceremonies, and starting new activities.

Calculated using astronomical algorithms (VSOP87 simplified, Brown's lunar theory) and SunCalc for rise/set times. All times are in IST (UTC+5:30). Consult a qualified jyotishi for personal muhurta guidance.