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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 22 January 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 24:05

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 13:22

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:14

🌇

Sunset

17:52

🌕

Moonrise

14:43

🌑

Moonset

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0912:57

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:3217:52
Yamaganda
12:3313:53
Gulika Kaal
15:1216:32

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:14–17:52
Abhijit 12:09–12:57
Rahu Kaal 16:32–17:52
Yamaganda 12:33–13:53
Gulika 15:12–16:32

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:1408:34

Char

08:3409:54

Labh

09:5411:13

Amrit

11:1312:33

Kaal

12:3313:53

Shubh

13:5315:12

Rog

15:1216:32

Udveg

16:3217:52

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 16:32 to 17:52 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 12:09 and 12:57 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.