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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 23:54

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 04:30

Yoga

Vriddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:26

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Sunset

17:46

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Moonrise

13:40

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Moonset

24:17

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4212:30

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:1610:41
Yamaganda
13:3114:56
Gulika Kaal
06:2607:51

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:26–17:46
Abhijit 11:42–12:30
Rahu Kaal 09:16–10:41
Yamaganda 13:31–14:56
Gulika 06:26–07:51

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

06:2607:51

Shubh

07:5109:16

Rog

09:1610:41

Udveg

10:4112:06

Char

12:0613:31

Labh

13:3114:56

Amrit

14:5616:21

Kaal

16:2117:46

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 (Shukla 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 09:16 to 10:41 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 11:42 and 12:30 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 Dhanishta. 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.