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Thursday, 16 January 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 20:13

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 18:58

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:16

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Sunset

17:47

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Moonrise

23:42

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Moonset

11:21

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:07 – 12:55

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:31 – 13:50
✕Yamaganda
08:35 – 09:53
✕Gulika Kaal
11:12 – 12:31

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:47
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 12:31–13:50
Yamaganda 08:35–09:53
Gulika 11:12–12:31

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:16–08:35

Amrit

08:35–09:53

Kaal

09:53–11:12

Shubh

11:12–12:31

Rog

12:31–13:50

Udveg

13:50–15:09

Char

15:09–16:28

Labh

16:28–17:47

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 Shashthi (Krishna Paksha, day 6).

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 12:31 to 13:50 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 12:07 and 12:55 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 Chitra. 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.