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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Shukla · #13

Until 18:50

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 11:43

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:58

🌇

Sunset

18:48

🌕

Moonrise

17:55

🌑

Moonset

04:50

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5912:47

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
07:3509:11
Yamaganda
10:4712:23
Gulika Kaal
14:0015:36

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:58–18:48
Abhijit 11:59–12:47
Rahu Kaal 07:35–09:11
Yamaganda 10:47–12:23
Gulika 14:00–15:36

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:5807:35

Kaal

07:3509:11

Shubh

09:1110:47

Rog

10:4712:23

Udveg

12:2314:00

Char

14:0015:36

Labh

15:3617:12

Amrit

17:1218:48

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 (Shukla 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 07:35 to 09:11 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 11:59 and 12:47 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 Shatabhisha. 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.