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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 01:00

Nakshatra

Swati

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:42

🌇

Sunset

17:30

🌕

Moonrise

04:22

🌑

Moonset

15:48

Karana

Chatushpada

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
12:06 – 13:27
✕Yamaganda
08:03 – 09:24
✕Gulika Kaal
10:45 – 12:06

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:42–17:30
Abhijit 11:42–12:30
Rahu Kaal 12:06–13:27
Yamaganda 08:03–09:24
Gulika 10:45–12:06

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:42–08:03

Amrit

08:03–09:24

Kaal

09:24–10:45

Shubh

10:45–12:06

Rog

12:06–13:27

Udveg

13:27–14:48

Char

14:48–16:09

Labh

16:09–17:30

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 Dwadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 12).

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 12:06 to 13:27 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 Swati. 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.