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Monday, 3 September 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 23:39

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 06:36

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:01

🌇

Sunset

18:42

🌕

Moonrise

00:07

🌑

Moonset

13:12

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:58 – 12:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
17:07 – 18:42
✕Yamaganda
12:22 – 13:57
✕Gulika Kaal
15:32 – 17:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:01–18:42
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 17:07–18:42
Yamaganda 12:22–13:57
Gulika 15:32–17:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:01–07:36

Char

07:36–09:11

Labh

09:11–10:47

Amrit

10:47–12:22

Kaal

12:22–13:57

Shubh

13:57–15:32

Rog

15:32–17:07

Udveg

17:07–18:42

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 17:07 to 18:42 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 11:58 and 12:46 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 Ardra. 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.