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Saturday, 24 November 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 19:08

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 07:38

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:52

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Sunset

17:26

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Moonrise

18:29

🌑

Moonset

07:35

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:45 – 12:33

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
10:49 – 12:09
✕Yamaganda
14:47 – 16:07
✕Gulika Kaal
08:11 – 09:30

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:52–17:26
Abhijit 11:45–12:33
Rahu Kaal 10:49–12:09
Yamaganda 14:47–16:07
Gulika 08:11–09:30

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:52–08:11

Labh

08:11–09:30

Amrit

09:30–10:49

Kaal

10:49–12:09

Shubh

12:09–13:28

Rog

13:28–14:47

Udveg

14:47–16:07

Char

16:07–17:26

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 Pratipada (Krishna Paksha, day 1).

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 10:49 to 12:09 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 11:45 and 12:33 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.