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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 22 December 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dashami

Shukla · #10

Until 12:02

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 08:00

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:11

🌇

Sunset

17:30

🌕

Moonrise

13:54

🌑

Moonset

03:32

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5612:44

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:3814:55
Yamaganda
07:1108:28
Gulika Kaal
09:4511:03

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:11–17:30
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 13:38–14:55
Yamaganda 07:11–08:28
Gulika 09:45–11:03

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:1108:28

Rog

08:2809:45

Udveg

09:4511:03

Char

11:0312:20

Labh

12:2013:38

Amrit

13:3814:55

Kaal

14:5516:12

Shubh

16:1217:30

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 (Shukla 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 13:38 to 14:55 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 11:56 and 12:44 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 Krittika. 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.