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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 01:42

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 09:55

Yoga

Atiganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:29

🌇

Sunset

19:08

🌕

Moonrise

04:04

🌑

Moonset

16:09

Karana

Chatushpada

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
07:11 – 08:54
✕Yamaganda
10:36 – 12:19
✕Gulika Kaal
14:01 – 15:43

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:29–19:08
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 07:11–08:54
Yamaganda 10:36–12:19
Gulika 14:01–15:43

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:29–07:11

Kaal

07:11–08:54

Shubh

08:54–10:36

Rog

10:36–12:19

Udveg

12:19–14:01

Char

14:01–15:43

Labh

15:43–17:26

Amrit

17:26–19:08

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 07:11 to 08:54 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 Bharani. 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.