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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 20:17

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 16:52

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:26

🌇

Sunset

17:47

🌕

Moonrise

09:58

🌑

Moonset

20:45

Karana

Shakuni

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
07:51 – 09:16
✕Yamaganda
10:41 – 12:07
✕Gulika Kaal
13:32 – 14:57

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:26–17:47
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 07:51–09:16
Yamaganda 10:41–12:07
Gulika 13:32–14:57

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

06:26–07:51

Kaal

07:51–09:16

Shubh

09:16–10:41

Rog

10:41–12:07

Udveg

12:07–13:32

Char

13:32–14:57

Labh

14:57–16:22

Amrit

16:22–17:47

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 07:51 to 09:16 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 Mula. 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.