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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 25 December 2023

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 07:55

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 06:07

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:12

🌇

Sunset

17:31

🌕

Moonrise

16:01

🌑

Moonset

05:43

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5812:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:1417:31
Yamaganda
12:2213:39
Gulika Kaal
14:5616:14

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:12–17:31
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 16:14–17:31
Yamaganda 12:22–13:39
Gulika 14:56–16:14

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:1208:29

Char

08:2909:47

Labh

09:4711:04

Amrit

11:0412:22

Kaal

12:2213:39

Shubh

13:3914:56

Rog

14:5616:14

Udveg

16:1417:31

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 16:14 to 17:31 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 11:58 and 12:46 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 Ardra. 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.