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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 21 September 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 11:24

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 12:08

Yoga

Saubhagya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:10

🌇

Sunset

18:20

🌕

Moonrise

09:59

🌑

Moonset

21:17

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:51 – 12:39

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
16:49 – 18:20
✕Yamaganda
12:15 – 13:46
✕Gulika Kaal
15:18 – 16:49

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:10–18:20
Abhijit 11:51–12:39
Rahu Kaal 16:49–18:20
Yamaganda 12:15–13:46
Gulika 15:18–16:49

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:10–07:41

Char

07:41–09:12

Labh

09:12–10:44

Amrit

10:44–12:15

Kaal

12:15–13:46

Shubh

13:46–15:18

Rog

15:18–16:49

Udveg

16:49–18:20

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 16:49 to 18:20 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 11:51 and 12:39 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.