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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 10:03

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 15:27

Yoga

Siddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:03

🌇

Sunset

17:25

🌕

Moonrise

10:54

🌑

Moonset

21:41

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5012:38

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
14:5016:08
Yamaganda
09:3810:56
Gulika Kaal
12:1413:32

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:03–17:25
Abhijit 11:50–12:38
Rahu Kaal 14:50–16:08
Yamaganda 09:38–10:56
Gulika 12:14–13:32

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

07:0308:20

Udveg

08:2009:38

Char

09:3810:56

Labh

10:5612:14

Amrit

12:1413:32

Kaal

13:3214:50

Shubh

14:5016:08

Rog

16:0817:25

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 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 14:50 to 16:08 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 11:50 and 12:38 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.