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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 16 January 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Navami

Krishna · #9

Until 01:17

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 07:21

Yoga

Dhruva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:16

🌇

Sunset

17:47

🌕

Moonrise

02:29

🌑

Moonset

12:43

Karana

Kaulava

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
16:2817:47
Yamaganda
12:3113:50
Gulika Kaal
15:0916:28

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:47
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 16:28–17:47
Yamaganda 12:31–13:50
Gulika 15:09–16:28

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:1608:35

Char

08:3509:53

Labh

09:5311:12

Amrit

11:1212:31

Kaal

12:3113:50

Shubh

13:5015:09

Rog

15:0916:28

Udveg

16:2817:47

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 Navami (Krishna Paksha, day 9).

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 16:28 to 17:47 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 Anuradha. 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.