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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 17 August 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 19:27

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Until 18:20

Yoga

Shiva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:52

🌇

Sunset

19:00

🌕

Moonrise

04:36

🌑

Moonset

17:58

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:02 – 12:50

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
17:21 – 19:00
✕Yamaganda
12:26 – 14:05
✕Gulika Kaal
15:43 – 17:21

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:52–19:00
Abhijit 12:02–12:50
Rahu Kaal 17:21–19:00
Yamaganda 12:26–14:05
Gulika 15:43–17:21

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:52–07:31

Char

07:31–09:09

Labh

09:09–10:48

Amrit

10:48–12:26

Kaal

12:26–14:05

Shubh

14:05–15:43

Rog

15:43–17:21

Udveg

17:21–19:00

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 Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha, day 13).

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 17:21 to 19:00 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 12:02 and 12:50 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 Ashlesha. 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.