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Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 00:24

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 00:35

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:05

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Sunset

17:26

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Moonrise

10:50

🌑

Moonset

21:56

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:52 – 12:40

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
14:51 – 16:09
✕Yamaganda
09:40 – 10:58
✕Gulika Kaal
12:16 – 13:33

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:05–17:26
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 14:51–16:09
Yamaganda 09:40–10:58
Gulika 12:16–13:33

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

07:05–08:23

Udveg

08:23–09:40

Char

09:40–10:58

Labh

10:58–12:16

Amrit

12:16–13:33

Kaal

13:33–14:51

Shubh

14:51–16:09

Rog

16:09–17:26

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 14:51 to 16:09 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 11:52 and 12:40 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 Shatabhisha. 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.