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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 21 December 2021

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Krishna · #2

Until 17:27

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Until 06:34

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:10

🌇

Sunset

17:29

🌕

Moonrise

19:14

🌑

Moonset

08:57

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5612:44

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
08:2809:45
Yamaganda
11:0312:20
Gulika Kaal
13:3714:55

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:10–17:29
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 08:28–09:45
Yamaganda 11:03–12:20
Gulika 13:37–14:55

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

07:1008:28

Kaal

08:2809:45

Shubh

09:4511:03

Rog

11:0312:20

Udveg

12:2013:37

Char

13:3714:55

Labh

14:5516:12

Amrit

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 Dwitiya (Krishna Paksha, day 2).

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 08:28 to 09:45 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 11:56 and 12:44 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 Ashlesha. 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.