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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Krishna · #11

Until 09:05

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Until 10:31

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

05:34

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Sunset

19:21

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Moonrise

02:18

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Moonset

15:29

Karana

Vishti

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:04 – 12:52

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:28 – 14:11
✕Yamaganda
07:18 – 09:01
✕Gulika Kaal
10:44 – 12:28

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:34–19:21
Abhijit 12:04–12:52
Rahu Kaal 12:28–14:11
Yamaganda 07:18–09:01
Gulika 10:44–12:28

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:34–07:18

Amrit

07:18–09:01

Kaal

09:01–10:44

Shubh

10:44–12:28

Rog

12:28–14:11

Udveg

14:11–15:55

Char

15:55–17:38

Labh

17:38–19:21

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 Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 11).

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 12:28 to 14:11 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 12:04 and 12:52 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 Mrigashira. 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.