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Saturday, 16 December 2017

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 15:35

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

Until 15:10

Yoga

Vriddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:08

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Sunset

17:27

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Moonrise

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Moonset

16:23

Karana

Bava

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
11:00 – 12:18
✕Yamaganda
14:53 – 16:10
✕Gulika Kaal
08:25 – 09:43

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:08–17:27
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 11:00–12:18
Yamaganda 14:53–16:10
Gulika 08:25–09:43

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

07:08–08:25

Labh

08:25–09:43

Amrit

09:43–11:00

Kaal

11:00–12:18

Shubh

12:18–13:35

Rog

13:35–14:53

Udveg

14:53–16:10

Char

16:10–17:27

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 Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha, day 13).

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 11:00 to 12:18 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 Jyeshtha. 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.