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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 30 December 2022

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 04:21

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Until 02:32

Yoga

Sadhya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:14

🌇

Sunset

17:34

🌕

Moonrise

12:25

🌑

Moonset

01:03

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0012:48

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:4214:59
Yamaganda
07:1408:31
Gulika Kaal
09:4911:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:14–17:34
Abhijit 12:00–12:48
Rahu Kaal 13:42–14:59
Yamaganda 07:14–08:31
Gulika 09:49–11:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:1408:31

Rog

08:3109:49

Udveg

09:4911:07

Char

11:0712:24

Labh

12:2413:42

Amrit

13:4214:59

Kaal

14:5916:17

Shubh

16:1717:34

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 Ashtami (Shukla Paksha, day 8).

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 13:42 to 14:59 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 12:00 and 12:48 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 Ashwini. 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.