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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 4 May 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 07:57

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 05:19

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:39

🌇

Sunset

18:59

🌕

Moonrise

15:47

🌑

Moonset

04:22

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:55 – 12:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
17:19 – 18:59
✕Yamaganda
12:19 – 13:59
✕Gulika Kaal
15:39 – 17:19

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:39–18:59
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 17:19–18:59
Yamaganda 12:19–13:59
Gulika 15:39–17:19

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:39–07:19

Char

07:19–08:59

Labh

08:59–10:39

Amrit

10:39–12:19

Kaal

12:19–13:59

Shubh

13:59–15:39

Rog

15:39–17:19

Udveg

17:19–18:59

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 (Shukla 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 17:19 to 18:59 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 11:55 and 12:43 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.