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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 20:40

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 02:16

Yoga

Ayushman

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:09

🌇

Sunset

18:24

🌕

Moonrise

09:44

🌑

Moonset

20:45

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5212:40

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
07:4009:12
Yamaganda
10:4412:16
Gulika Kaal
13:4815:20

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:09–18:24
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 07:40–09:12
Yamaganda 10:44–12:16
Gulika 13:48–15:20

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

06:0907:40

Kaal

07:4009:12

Shubh

09:1210:44

Rog

10:4412:16

Udveg

12:1613:48

Char

13:4815:20

Labh

15:2016:52

Amrit

16:5218:24

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 07:40 to 09:12 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 11:52 and 12:40 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.