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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 17 March 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dashami

Krishna · #10

Until 17:33

Nakshatra

Shravana

Until 12:01

Yoga

Sadhya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:30

🌇

Sunset

18:31

🌕

Moonrise

04:20

🌑

Moonset

13:52

Karana

Vanija

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
14:0115:31
Yamaganda
06:3008:00
Gulika Kaal
09:3011:00

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:30–18:31
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 14:01–15:31
Yamaganda 06:30–08:00
Gulika 09:30–11:00

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:3008:00

Rog

08:0009:30

Udveg

09:3011:00

Char

11:0012:31

Labh

12:3114:01

Amrit

14:0115:31

Kaal

15:3117:01

Shubh

17:0118:31

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 Dashami (Krishna Paksha, day 10).

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 14:01 to 15:31 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 Shravana. 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.