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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 18 November 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 15:48

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:47

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

11:30

🌑

Moonset

21:59

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4312:31

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4712:07
Yamaganda
14:4716:08
Gulika Kaal
08:0709:27

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:47–17:28
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 10:47–12:07
Yamaganda 14:47–16:08
Gulika 08:07–09:27

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:4708:07

Labh

08:0709:27

Amrit

09:2710:47

Kaal

10:4712:07

Shubh

12:0713:27

Rog

13:2714:47

Udveg

14:4716:08

Char

16:0817:28

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 10:47 to 12:07 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 11:43 and 12:31 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.