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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 7 October 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 16:20

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:18

🌇

Sunset

18:02

🌕

Moonrise

24:16

🌑

Moonset

14:02

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4612:34

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4212:10
Yamaganda
15:0616:34
Gulika Kaal
07:4609:14

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:18–18:02
Abhijit 11:46–12:34
Rahu Kaal 10:42–12:10
Yamaganda 15:06–16:34
Gulika 07:46–09:14

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:1807:46

Labh

07:4609:14

Amrit

09:1410:42

Kaal

10:4212:10

Shubh

12:1013:38

Rog

13:3815:06

Udveg

15:0616:34

Char

16:3418:02

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 Ashtami (Krishna Paksha, day 8).

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 10:42 to 12:10 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 11:46 and 12:34 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 Ashlesha. 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.