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Sunday, 30 December 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 13:07

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 00:28

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:14

🌇

Sunset

17:34

🌕

Moonrise

01:41

🌑

Moonset

13:00

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:00 – 12:48

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
09:49 – 11:07
✕Yamaganda
13:42 – 14:59
✕Gulika Kaal
07:14 – 08:32

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:14–17:34
Abhijit 12:00–12:48
Rahu Kaal 09:49–11:07
Yamaganda 13:42–14:59
Gulika 07:14–08:32

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

07:14–08:32

Shubh

08:32–09:49

Rog

09:49–11:07

Udveg

11:07–12:24

Char

12:24–13:42

Labh

13:42–14:59

Amrit

14:59–16:17

Kaal

16:17–17:34

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 09:49 to 11:07 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 12:00 and 12:48 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 Swati. 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.