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Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 21:59

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 08:10

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

05:56

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Sunset

18:47

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Moonrise

02:09

🌑

Moonset

12:01

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:58 – 12:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
15:35 – 17:11
✕Yamaganda
09:09 – 10:45
✕Gulika Kaal
12:22 – 13:58

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:56–18:47
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 15:35–17:11
Yamaganda 09:09–10:45
Gulika 12:22–13:58

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:56–07:33

Udveg

07:33–09:09

Char

09:09–10:45

Labh

10:45–12:22

Amrit

12:22–13:58

Kaal

13:58–15:35

Shubh

15:35–17:11

Rog

17:11–18:47

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 Ashtami (Krishna Paksha, day 8).

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 15:35 to 17:11 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 11:58 and 12:46 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 Dhanishta. 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.