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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 5 January 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 02:08

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 04:02

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:15

🌇

Sunset

17:38

🌕

Moonrise

16:12

🌑

Moonset

06:01

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0312:51

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2713:45
Yamaganda
08:3309:51
Gulika Kaal
11:0912:27

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:15–17:38
Abhijit 12:03–12:51
Rahu Kaal 12:27–13:45
Yamaganda 08:33–09:51
Gulika 11:09–12:27

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:1508:33

Amrit

08:3309:51

Kaal

09:5111:09

Shubh

11:0912:27

Rog

12:2713:45

Udveg

13:4515:03

Char

15:0316:21

Labh

16:2117:38

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 12:27 to 13:45 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 12:03 and 12:51 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 Punarvasu. 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.