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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 17 September 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 20:55

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 01:07

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

🌇

Sunset

18:26

🌕

Moonrise

07:49

🌑

Moonset

19:40

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5312:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:1210:45
Yamaganda
13:4915:21
Gulika Kaal
06:0807:40

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:26
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 09:12–10:45
Yamaganda 13:49–15:21
Gulika 06:08–07:40

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

06:0807:40

Shubh

07:4009:12

Rog

09:1210:45

Udveg

10:4512:17

Char

12:1713:49

Labh

13:4915:21

Amrit

15:2116:54

Kaal

16:5418:26

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 09:12 to 10:45 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 11:53 and 12:41 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 Swati. 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.