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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 17 September 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Shukla · #11

Until 13:52

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 14:30

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

🌇

Sunset

18:25

🌕

Moonrise

16:27

🌑

Moonset

03:19

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5312:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:4915:21
Yamaganda
06:0807:40
Gulika Kaal
09:1210:44

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:25
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 13:49–15:21
Yamaganda 06:08–07:40
Gulika 09:12–10:44

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:0807:40

Rog

07:4009:12

Udveg

09:1210:44

Char

10:4412:17

Labh

12:1713:49

Amrit

13:4915:21

Kaal

15:2116:53

Shubh

16:5318:25

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 Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 11).

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 13:49 to 15:21 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 11:53 and 12:41 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.