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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 25 December 2022

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 18:38

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Yoga

Siddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:12

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Sunset

17:31

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Moonrise

09:05

🌑

Moonset

19:34

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5812:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:4711:04
Yamaganda
13:3914:57
Gulika Kaal
07:1208:30

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:12–17:31
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 09:47–11:04
Yamaganda 13:39–14:57
Gulika 07:12–08:30

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

07:1208:30

Shubh

08:3009:47

Rog

09:4711:04

Udveg

11:0412:22

Char

12:2213:39

Labh

13:3914:57

Amrit

14:5716:14

Kaal

16:1417:31

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 (Shukla 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 09:47 to 11:04 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 11:58 and 12:46 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 Dhanishta. 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.