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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 19 September 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 18:16

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 17:14

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:09

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Sunset

18:23

🌕

Moonrise

07:47

🌑

Moonset

19:56

Karana

Taitila

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
10:44 – 12:16
✕Yamaganda
15:19 – 16:51
✕Gulika Kaal
07:41 – 09:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:09–18:23
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 10:44–12:16
Yamaganda 15:19–16:51
Gulika 07:41–09:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:09–07:41

Labh

07:41–09:12

Amrit

09:12–10:44

Kaal

10:44–12:16

Shubh

12:16–13:48

Rog

13:48–15:19

Udveg

15:19–16:51

Char

16:51–18:23

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 10:44 to 12:16 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 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.