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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 16 March 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Saptami

Shukla · #7

Until 06:32

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 06:43

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:31

🌇

Sunset

18:31

🌕

Moonrise

10:26

🌑

Moonset

01:11

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0712:55

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
11:0112:31
Yamaganda
15:3117:01
Gulika Kaal
08:0109:31

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:31–18:31
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 11:01–12:31
Yamaganda 15:31–17:01
Gulika 08:01–09:31

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:3108:01

Labh

08:0109:31

Amrit

09:3111:01

Kaal

11:0112:31

Shubh

12:3114:01

Rog

14:0115:31

Udveg

15:3117:01

Char

17:0118:31

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 Saptami (Shukla Paksha, day 7).

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 11:01 to 12:31 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 12:07 and 12:55 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.