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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 12:09

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 05:00

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:23

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Sunset

17:53

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Moonrise

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Moonset

17:15

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:44 – 12:32

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:08 – 13:34
✕Yamaganda
07:49 – 09:15
✕Gulika Kaal
10:41 – 12:08

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:23–17:53
Abhijit 11:44–12:32
Rahu Kaal 12:08–13:34
Yamaganda 07:49–09:15
Gulika 10:41–12:08

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:23–07:49

Amrit

07:49–09:15

Kaal

09:15–10:41

Shubh

10:41–12:08

Rog

12:08–13:34

Udveg

13:34–15:00

Char

15:00–16:26

Labh

16:26–17:53

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 Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha, day 13).

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 12:08 to 13:34 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 11:44 and 12:32 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.