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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna · #15

Until 23:54

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 21:27

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

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Sunset

18:25

🌕

Moonrise

05:37

🌑

Moonset

18:41

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:53 – 12:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:17 – 13:49
✕Yamaganda
07:40 – 09:12
✕Gulika Kaal
10:44 – 12:17

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:25
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 12:17–13:49
Yamaganda 07:40–09:12
Gulika 10:44–12:17

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:08–07:40

Amrit

07:40–09:12

Kaal

09:12–10:44

Shubh

10:44–12:17

Rog

12:17–13:49

Udveg

13:49–15:21

Char

15:21–16:53

Labh

16:53–18:25

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 Amavasya (Krishna Paksha, day 15).

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 12:17 to 13:49 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 11:53 and 12:41 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.