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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 11:23

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 16:21

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:32

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Sunset

19:05

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Moonrise

01:27

🌑

Moonset

11:45

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:54 – 12:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:18 – 14:00
✕Yamaganda
07:13 – 08:55
✕Gulika Kaal
10:37 – 12:18

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:32–19:05
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 12:18–14:00
Yamaganda 07:13–08:55
Gulika 10:37–12:18

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:32–07:13

Amrit

07:13–08:55

Kaal

08:55–10:37

Shubh

10:37–12:18

Rog

12:18–14:00

Udveg

14:00–15:42

Char

15:42–17:23

Labh

17:23–19:05

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 12:18 to 14:00 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 11:54 and 12:42 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.