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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 22 August 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 07:03

Nakshatra

Swati

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:55

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Sunset

18:55

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Moonrise

08:57

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Moonset

21:22

Karana

Vishti

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
10:48 – 12:25
✕Yamaganda
15:40 – 17:17
✕Gulika Kaal
07:33 – 09:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:55–18:55
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 10:48–12:25
Yamaganda 15:40–17:17
Gulika 07:33–09:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:55–07:33

Labh

07:33–09:10

Amrit

09:10–10:48

Kaal

10:48–12:25

Shubh

12:25–14:03

Rog

14:03–15:40

Udveg

15:40–17:17

Char

17:17–18:55

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 10:48 to 12:25 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 Swati. 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.