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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 05:03

Nakshatra

Shravana

Until 21:35

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:48

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Sunset

17:27

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Moonrise

10:51

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Moonset

21:28

Karana

Chatushpada

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 – 13:27
✕Yamaganda
08:08 – 09:28
✕Gulika Kaal
10:48 – 12:08

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:48–17:27
Abhijit 11:44–12:32
Rahu Kaal 12:08–13:27
Yamaganda 08:08–09:28
Gulika 10:48–12:08

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:48–08:08

Amrit

08:08–09:28

Kaal

09:28–10:48

Shubh

10:48–12:08

Rog

12:08–13:27

Udveg

13:27–14:47

Char

14:47–16:07

Labh

16:07–17:27

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 13:27 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 11:44 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 Shravana. 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.