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Monday, 31 December 2018

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dashami

Krishna · #10

Until 11:35

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 23:56

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:14

🌇

Sunset

17:35

🌕

Moonrise

02:41

🌑

Moonset

13:38

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:01 – 12:49

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
16:17 – 17:35
✕Yamaganda
12:25 – 13:42
✕Gulika Kaal
15:00 – 16:17

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:14–17:35
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 16:17–17:35
Yamaganda 12:25–13:42
Gulika 15:00–16:17

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:14–08:32

Char

08:32–09:49

Labh

09:49–11:07

Amrit

11:07–12:25

Kaal

12:25–13:42

Shubh

13:42–15:00

Rog

15:00–16:17

Udveg

16:17–17:35

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 Dashami (Krishna Paksha, day 10).

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 16:17 to 17:35 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 12:01 and 12:49 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 Vishakha. 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.