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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 24 October 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 13:37

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 12:52

Yoga

Dhruva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:28

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Sunset

17:44

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Moonrise

13:49

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Moonset

24:40

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:42 – 12:30

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
10:42 – 12:06
✕Yamaganda
14:55 – 16:19
✕Gulika Kaal
07:53 – 09:17

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:28–17:44
Abhijit 11:42–12:30
Rahu Kaal 10:42–12:06
Yamaganda 14:55–16:19
Gulika 07:53–09:17

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:28–07:53

Labh

07:53–09:17

Amrit

09:17–10:42

Kaal

10:42–12:06

Shubh

12:06–13:30

Rog

13:30–14:55

Udveg

14:55–16:19

Char

16:19–17:44

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 Ashtami (Shukla Paksha, day 8).

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 10:42 to 12:06 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 11:42 and 12:30 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 Dhanishta. 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.