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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 23:37

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 24:43

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:23

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Sunset

18:34

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Moonrise

07:26

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Moonset

20:29

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0512:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2914:00
Yamaganda
07:5509:26
Gulika Kaal
10:5712:29

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:23–18:34
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 12:29–14:00
Yamaganda 07:55–09:26
Gulika 10:57–12:29

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:2307:55

Amrit

07:5509:26

Kaal

09:2610:57

Shubh

10:5712:29

Rog

12:2914:00

Udveg

14:0015:31

Char

15:3117:03

Labh

17:0318:34

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 12:29 to 14:00 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Bharani. 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.