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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 2 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 10:46

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Until 19:09

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:15

🌇

Sunset

18:07

🌕

Moonrise

18:40

🌑

Moonset

06:29

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:47 – 12:35

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
13:40 – 15:09
✕Yamaganda
06:15 – 07:44
✕Gulika Kaal
09:13 – 10:42

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:15–18:07
Abhijit 11:47–12:35
Rahu Kaal 13:40–15:09
Yamaganda 06:15–07:44
Gulika 09:13–10:42

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:15–07:44

Rog

07:44–09:13

Udveg

09:13–10:42

Char

10:42–12:11

Labh

12:11–13:40

Amrit

13:40–15:09

Kaal

15:09–16:38

Shubh

16:38–18:07

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 (Krishna 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 13:40 to 15:09 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 11:47 and 12:35 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 Ashwini. 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.