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Thursday, 8 March 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 12:20

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

Until 13:34

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:40

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Sunset

18:26

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Moonrise

00:32

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Moonset

10:54

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:09 – 12:57

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:33 – 14:01
✕Yamaganda
08:08 – 09:37
✕Gulika Kaal
11:05 – 12:33

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:40–18:26
Abhijit 12:09–12:57
Rahu Kaal 12:33–14:01
Yamaganda 08:08–09:37
Gulika 11:05–12:33

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:40–08:08

Amrit

08:08–09:37

Kaal

09:37–11:05

Shubh

11:05–12:33

Rog

12:33–14:01

Udveg

14:01–15:29

Char

15:29–16:58

Labh

16:58–18:26

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 Shashthi (Krishna Paksha, day 6).

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 12:33 to 14:01 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 12:09 and 12:57 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.