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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 18 December 2020

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 19:55

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 06:41

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:09

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

10:23

🌑

Moonset

21:18

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:3614:53
Yamaganda
07:0908:26
Gulika Kaal
09:4411:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:09–17:28
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 13:36–14:53
Yamaganda 07:09–08:26
Gulika 09:44–11:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:0908:26

Rog

08:2609:44

Udveg

09:4411:01

Char

11:0112:19

Labh

12:1913:36

Amrit

13:3614:53

Kaal

14:5316:11

Shubh

16:1117:28

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 13:36 to 14:53 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Shatabhisha. 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.