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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 17 December 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 03:08

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 17:45

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:08

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

10:57

🌑

Moonset

22:02

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:4311:00
Yamaganda
13:3514:53
Gulika Kaal
07:0808:25

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:08–17:28
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 09:43–11:00
Yamaganda 13:35–14:53
Gulika 07:08–08:25

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

07:0808:25

Shubh

08:2509:43

Rog

09:4311:00

Udveg

11:0012:18

Char

12:1813:35

Labh

13:3514:53

Amrit

14:5316:10

Kaal

16:1017:28

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 09:43 to 11:00 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 11:54 and 12:42 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 Shatabhisha. 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.