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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 21 August 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 09:56

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 12:07

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:55

🌇

Sunset

18:56

🌕

Moonrise

07:52

🌑

Moonset

20:45

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:01 – 12:49

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
14:03 – 15:41
✕Yamaganda
05:55 – 07:32
✕Gulika Kaal
09:10 – 10:48

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:55–18:56
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 14:03–15:41
Yamaganda 05:55–07:32
Gulika 09:10–10:48

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:55–07:32

Rog

07:32–09:10

Udveg

09:10–10:48

Char

10:48–12:25

Labh

12:25–14:03

Amrit

14:03–15:41

Kaal

15:41–17:18

Shubh

17:18–18:56

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 Tritiya (Shukla Paksha, day 3).

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 14:03 to 15:41 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 12:01 and 12:49 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 Hasta. 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.