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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 17 July 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 08:29

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:35

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Sunset

19:21

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Moonrise

12:27

🌑

Moonset

24:21

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0412:52

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4512:28
Yamaganda
15:5417:38
Gulika Kaal
07:1809:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:35–19:21
Abhijit 12:04–12:52
Rahu Kaal 10:45–12:28
Yamaganda 15:54–17:38
Gulika 07:18–09:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:3507:18

Labh

07:1809:01

Amrit

09:0110:45

Kaal

10:4512:28

Shubh

12:2814:11

Rog

14:1115:54

Udveg

15:5417:38

Char

17:3819:21

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 10:45 to 12:28 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 12:04 and 12:52 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 Vishakha. 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.