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Friday, 20 March 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 08:53

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 01:18

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:26

🌇

Sunset

18:33

🌕

Moonrise

04:53

🌑

Moonset

15:08

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:05 – 12:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
14:00 – 15:31
✕Yamaganda
06:26 – 07:57
✕Gulika Kaal
09:28 – 10:59

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:26–18:33
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 14:00–15:31
Yamaganda 06:26–07:57
Gulika 09:28–10:59

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:26–07:57

Rog

07:57–09:28

Udveg

09:28–10:59

Char

10:59–12:29

Labh

12:29–14:00

Amrit

14:00–15:31

Kaal

15:31–17:02

Shubh

17:02–18:33

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 Dwadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 12).

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 14:00 to 15:31 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Shatabhisha. 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.