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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 14 January 2022

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 02:04

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 06:25

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:16

🌇

Sunset

17:46

🌕

Moonrise

14:41

🌑

Moonset

05:07

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0712:55

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:4915:08
Yamaganda
07:1608:34
Gulika Kaal
09:5311:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:46
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 13:49–15:08
Yamaganda 07:16–08:34
Gulika 09:53–11:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:1608:34

Rog

08:3409:53

Udveg

09:5311:12

Char

11:1212:31

Labh

12:3113:49

Amrit

13:4915:08

Kaal

15:0816:27

Shubh

16:2717:46

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 13:49 to 15:08 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 12:07 and 12:55 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 Ardra. 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.