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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 12 August 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 11:34

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 16:24

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:49

🌇

Sunset

19:05

🌕

Moonrise

02:41

🌑

Moonset

16:36

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0312:51

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4812:27
Yamaganda
15:4617:26
Gulika Kaal
07:2909:08

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:49–19:05
Abhijit 12:03–12:51
Rahu Kaal 10:48–12:27
Yamaganda 15:46–17:26
Gulika 07:29–09:08

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:4907:29

Labh

07:2909:08

Amrit

09:0810:48

Kaal

10:4812:27

Shubh

12:2714:07

Rog

14:0715:46

Udveg

15:4617:26

Char

17:2619:05

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 Dwadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 12).

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 10:48 to 12:27 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 12:03 and 12:51 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 Punarvasu. 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.