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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 18 September 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 21:13

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 19:28

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

🌇

Sunset

18:24

🌕

Moonrise

06:42

🌑

Moonset

19:19

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:52 – 12:40

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
13:48 – 15:20
✕Yamaganda
06:08 – 07:40
✕Gulika Kaal
09:12 – 10:44

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:24
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 13:48–15:20
Yamaganda 06:08–07:40
Gulika 09:12–10:44

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:08–07:40

Rog

07:40–09:12

Udveg

09:12–10:44

Char

10:44–12:16

Labh

12:16–13:48

Amrit

13:48–15:20

Kaal

15:20–16:52

Shubh

16:52–18:24

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 Pratipada (Shukla Paksha, day 1).

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 13:48 to 15:20 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 11:52 and 12:40 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 Chitra. 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.