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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 4 September 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Panchami

Krishna · #5

Until 24:20

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 21:54

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:01

🌇

Sunset

18:42

🌕

Moonrise

21:30

🌑

Moonset

10:19

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5712:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:0718:42
Yamaganda
12:2113:56
Gulika Kaal
15:3117:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:01–18:42
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 17:07–18:42
Yamaganda 12:21–13:56
Gulika 15:31–17:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:0107:36

Char

07:3609:11

Labh

09:1110:46

Amrit

10:4612:21

Kaal

12:2113:56

Shubh

13:5615:31

Rog

15:3117:07

Udveg

17:0718:42

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 Panchami (Krishna Paksha, day 5).

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 17:07 to 18:42 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 11:57 and 12:45 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 Krittika. 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.