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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 28 April 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 22:10

Nakshatra

Magha

Until 21:53

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:44

🌇

Sunset

18:55

🌕

Moonrise

12:11

🌑

Moonset

02:15

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:5815:37
Yamaganda
05:4407:23
Gulika Kaal
09:0210:41

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:44–18:55
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 13:58–15:37
Yamaganda 05:44–07:23
Gulika 09:02–10:41

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:4407:23

Rog

07:2309:02

Udveg

09:0210:41

Char

10:4112:19

Labh

12:1913:58

Amrit

13:5815:37

Kaal

15:3717:16

Shubh

17:1618:55

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 Ashtami (Shukla Paksha, day 8).

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 13:58 to 15:37 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Magha. 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.