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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 24 August 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla · #6

Until 24:40

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 07:17

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:56

🌇

Sunset

18:53

🌕

Moonrise

11:08

🌑

Moonset

22:40

Karana

Kimstughna

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
17:16 – 18:53
✕Yamaganda
12:25 – 14:02
✕Gulika Kaal
15:39 – 17:16

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:56–18:53
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 17:16–18:53
Yamaganda 12:25–14:02
Gulika 15:39–17:16

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:56–07:33

Char

07:33–09:10

Labh

09:10–10:47

Amrit

10:47–12:25

Kaal

12:25–14:02

Shubh

14:02–15:39

Rog

15:39–17:16

Udveg

17:16–18:53

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 Shashthi (Shukla Paksha, day 6).

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 17:16 to 18:53 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 Anuradha. 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.