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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 19 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 23:27

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

Until 19:22

Yoga

Sukarma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:25

🌇

Sunset

17:48

🌕

Moonrise

08:50

🌑

Moonset

19:55

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:43 – 12:31

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
16:23 – 17:48
✕Yamaganda
12:07 – 13:32
✕Gulika Kaal
14:58 – 16:23

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:25–17:48
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 16:23–17:48
Yamaganda 12:07–13:32
Gulika 14:58–16:23

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:25–07:50

Char

07:50–09:16

Labh

09:16–10:41

Amrit

10:41–12:07

Kaal

12:07–13:32

Shubh

13:32–14:58

Rog

14:58–16:23

Udveg

16:23–17:48

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 Tritiya (Shukla Paksha, day 3).

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 16:23 to 17:48 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 11:43 and 12:31 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 Jyeshtha. 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.