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Sunday, 19 December 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Purnima

Shukla · #15

Until 13:44

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 01:37

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:09

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Sunset

17:29

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Moonrise

17:29

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Moonset

07:15

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:55 – 12:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
09:44 – 11:02
✕Yamaganda
13:36 – 14:54
✕Gulika Kaal
07:09 – 08:27

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:09–17:29
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 09:44–11:02
Yamaganda 13:36–14:54
Gulika 07:09–08:27

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

07:09–08:27

Shubh

08:27–09:44

Rog

09:44–11:02

Udveg

11:02–12:19

Char

12:19–13:36

Labh

13:36–14:54

Amrit

14:54–16:11

Kaal

16:11–17:29

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 Purnima (Shukla Paksha, day 15).

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 09:44 to 11:02 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 Punarvasu. 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.