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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 08:25

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 18:11

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:07

🌇

Sunset

17:27

🌕

Moonrise

14:56

🌑

Moonset

04:30

Karana

Bava

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
14:5216:10
Yamaganda
09:4211:00
Gulika Kaal
12:1713:35

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:07–17:27
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 14:52–16:10
Yamaganda 09:42–11:00
Gulika 12:17–13:35

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

07:0708:25

Udveg

08:2509:42

Char

09:4211:00

Labh

11:0012:17

Amrit

12:1713:35

Kaal

13:3514:52

Shubh

14:5216:10

Rog

16:1017:27

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 14:52 to 16:10 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 Krittika. 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.