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Friday, 21 December 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 11:10

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Until 14:42

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:10

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Sunset

17:29

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Moonrise

16:21

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Moonset

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Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:56 – 12:44

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
13:37 – 14:55
✕Yamaganda
07:10 – 08:28
✕Gulika Kaal
09:45 – 11:02

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:10–17:29
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 13:37–14:55
Yamaganda 07:10–08:28
Gulika 09:45–11:02

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:10–08:28

Rog

08:28–09:45

Udveg

09:45–11:02

Char

11:02–12:20

Labh

12:20–13:37

Amrit

13:37–14:55

Kaal

14:55–16:12

Shubh

16:12–17:29

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 13:37 to 14:55 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 11:56 and 12:44 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 Mrigashira. 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.