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Saturday, 22 December 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Purnima

Shukla · #15

Until 09:53

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 14:02

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:11

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Sunset

17:30

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Moonrise

17:13

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Moonset

06:25

Karana

Vishti

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
11:03 – 12:20
✕Yamaganda
14:55 – 16:12
✕Gulika Kaal
08:28 – 09:46

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:11–17:30
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 11:03–12:20
Yamaganda 14:55–16:12
Gulika 08:28–09:46

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

07:11–08:28

Labh

08:28–09:46

Amrit

09:46–11:03

Kaal

11:03–12:20

Shubh

12:20–13:38

Rog

13:38–14:55

Udveg

14:55–16:12

Char

16:12–17:30

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 Purnima (Shukla Paksha, day 15).

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 11:03 to 12:20 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 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.