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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 8 December 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dashami

Krishna · #10

Until 13:58

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 22:35

Yoga

Sukarma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:02

🌇

Sunset

17:25

🌕

Moonrise

03:14

🌑

Moonset

14:12

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5012:38

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:3214:50
Yamaganda
07:0208:20
Gulika Kaal
09:3810:56

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:02–17:25
Abhijit 11:50–12:38
Rahu Kaal 13:32–14:50
Yamaganda 07:02–08:20
Gulika 09:38–10:56

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:0208:20

Rog

08:2009:38

Udveg

09:3810:56

Char

10:5612:14

Labh

12:1413:32

Amrit

13:3214:50

Kaal

14:5016:07

Shubh

16:0717:25

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 Dashami (Krishna Paksha, day 10).

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 13:32 to 14:50 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 11:50 and 12:38 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 Swati. 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.