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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 17:52

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Yoga

Siddha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:10

🌇

Sunset

17:29

🌕

Moonrise

12:45

🌑

Moonset

01:21

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
14:5416:11
Yamaganda
09:4411:02
Gulika Kaal
12:1913:37

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:10–17:29
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 14:54–16:11
Yamaganda 09:44–11:02
Gulika 12:19–13:37

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

07:1008:27

Udveg

08:2709:44

Char

09:4411:02

Labh

11:0212:19

Amrit

12:1913:37

Kaal

13:3714:54

Shubh

14:5416:11

Rog

16:1117:29

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 14:54 to 16:11 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Ashwini. 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.