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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 06:32

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 19:04

Yoga

Dhruva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:40

🌇

Sunset

18:26

🌕

Moonrise

19:10

🌑

Moonset

07:12

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0912:57

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:2916:58
Yamaganda
09:3711:05
Gulika Kaal
12:3314:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:40–18:26
Abhijit 12:09–12:57
Rahu Kaal 15:29–16:58
Yamaganda 09:37–11:05
Gulika 12:33–14:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:4008:09

Udveg

08:0909:37

Char

09:3711:05

Labh

11:0512:33

Amrit

12:3314:01

Kaal

14:0115:29

Shubh

15:2916:58

Rog

16:5818:26

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 Pratipada (Krishna Paksha, day 1).

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 15:29 to 16:58 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 12:09 and 12:57 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 Hasta. 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.