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Friday, 17 January 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Saptami

Krishna · #7

Until 17:16

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 16:38

Yoga

Vriddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:15

🌇

Sunset

17:48

🌕

Moonrise

24:47

🌑

Moonset

11:59

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:08 – 12:56

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
13:51 – 15:10
✕Yamaganda
07:15 – 08:35
✕Gulika Kaal
09:54 – 11:13

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:15–17:48
Abhijit 12:08–12:56
Rahu Kaal 13:51–15:10
Yamaganda 07:15–08:35
Gulika 09:54–11:13

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:15–08:35

Rog

08:35–09:54

Udveg

09:54–11:13

Char

11:13–12:32

Labh

12:32–13:51

Amrit

13:51–15:10

Kaal

15:10–16:29

Shubh

16:29–17:48

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 Saptami (Krishna Paksha, day 7).

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 13:51 to 15:10 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 12:08 and 12:56 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.