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Thursday, 21 September 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla · #6

Until 18:09

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 01:10

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:10

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Sunset

18:21

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Moonrise

11:52

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Moonset

22:14

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:51 – 12:39

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:15 – 13:47
✕Yamaganda
07:41 – 09:12
✕Gulika Kaal
10:44 – 12:15

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:10–18:21
Abhijit 11:51–12:39
Rahu Kaal 12:15–13:47
Yamaganda 07:41–09:12
Gulika 10:44–12:15

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:10–07:41

Amrit

07:41–09:12

Kaal

09:12–10:44

Shubh

10:44–12:15

Rog

12:15–13:47

Udveg

13:47–15:18

Char

15:18–16:50

Labh

16:50–18:21

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 Shashthi (Shukla Paksha, day 6).

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 12:15 to 13:47 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 11:51 and 12:39 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 Mula. 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.