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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 01:18

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 15:04

Yoga

Sukarma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:31

🌇

Sunset

19:06

🌕

Moonrise

04:29

🌑

Moonset

17:05

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:4217:24
Yamaganda
08:5410:36
Gulika Kaal
12:1814:00

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:31–19:06
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 15:42–17:24
Yamaganda 08:54–10:36
Gulika 12:18–14:00

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:3107:13

Udveg

07:1308:54

Char

08:5410:36

Labh

10:3612:18

Amrit

12:1814:00

Kaal

14:0015:42

Shubh

15:4217:24

Rog

17:2419:06

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 Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha, day 13).

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 15:42 to 17:24 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 11:54 and 12:42 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.