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Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 00:07

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 14:56

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:16

🌇

Sunset

17:42

🌕

Moonrise

01:13

🌑

Moonset

12:27

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:05 – 12:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
08:34 – 09:52
✕Yamaganda
11:10 – 12:29
✕Gulika Kaal
13:47 – 15:05

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:42
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 08:34–09:52
Yamaganda 11:10–12:29
Gulika 13:47–15:05

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

07:16–08:34

Kaal

08:34–09:52

Shubh

09:52–11:10

Rog

11:10–12:29

Udveg

12:29–13:47

Char

13:47–15:05

Labh

15:05–16:23

Amrit

16:23–17:42

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 Ashtami (Krishna Paksha, day 8).

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 08:34 to 09:52 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Swati. 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.