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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 20 December 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 15:32

Nakshatra

Pushya

Until 04:02

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:10

🌇

Sunset

17:29

🌕

Moonrise

18:20

🌑

Moonset

08:08

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:1217:29
Yamaganda
12:1913:37
Gulika Kaal
14:5416:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:10–17:29
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 16:12–17:29
Yamaganda 12:19–13:37
Gulika 14:54–16:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:1008:27

Char

08:2709:45

Labh

09:4511:02

Amrit

11:0212:19

Kaal

12:1913:37

Shubh

13:3714:54

Rog

14:5416:12

Udveg

16:1217:29

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 Pratipada (Krishna Paksha, day 1).

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 16:12 to 17:29 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 Pushya. 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.