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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Panchami

Krishna · #5

Until 22:10

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 09:36

Yoga

Shiva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:18

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Sunset

18:01

🌕

Moonrise

21:30

🌑

Moonset

10:55

Karana

Vishti

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:46 – 12:34

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
15:05 – 16:33
✕Yamaganda
09:14 – 10:42
✕Gulika Kaal
12:10 – 13:38

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:18–18:01
Abhijit 11:46–12:34
Rahu Kaal 15:05–16:33
Yamaganda 09:14–10:42
Gulika 12:10–13:38

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:18–07:46

Udveg

07:46–09:14

Char

09:14–10:42

Labh

10:42–12:10

Amrit

12:10–13:38

Kaal

13:38–15:05

Shubh

15:05–16:33

Rog

16:33–18:01

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 (Krishna 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 15:05 to 16:33 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 11:46 and 12:34 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 Ardra. 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.