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Saturday, 21 December 2019

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Dashami

Krishna · #10

Until 24:10

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 09:04

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:10

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Sunset

17:29

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Moonrise

03:02

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Moonset

14:03

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
11:02 – 12:20
✕Yamaganda
14:54 – 16:12
✕Gulika Kaal
08:28 – 09:45

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 11:02–12:20
Yamaganda 14:54–16:12
Gulika 08:28–09:45

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

07:10–08:28

Labh

08:28–09:45

Amrit

09:45–11:02

Kaal

11:02–12:20

Shubh

12:20–13:37

Rog

13:37–14:54

Udveg

14:54–16:12

Char

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 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 11:02 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 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.