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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Saptami

Shukla · #7

Until 07:57

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 18:13

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:55

🌇

Sunset

18:55

🌕

Moonrise

11:56

🌑

Moonset

22:48

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0112:49

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:4017:17
Yamaganda
09:1010:48
Gulika Kaal
12:2514:02

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:55–18:55
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 15:40–17:17
Yamaganda 09:10–10:48
Gulika 12:25–14:02

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:5507:33

Udveg

07:3309:10

Char

09:1010:48

Labh

10:4812:25

Amrit

12:2514:02

Kaal

14:0215:40

Shubh

15:4017:17

Rog

17:1718:55

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 Saptami (Shukla Paksha, day 7).

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 15:40 to 17:17 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 12:01 and 12:49 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 Anuradha. 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.