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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 18 March 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Navami

Shukla · #9

Until 07:21

Nakshatra

Pushya

Until 08:52

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:28

🌇

Sunset

18:32

🌕

Moonrise

12:16

🌑

Moonset

03:03

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0612:54

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:0118:32
Yamaganda
12:3014:00
Gulika Kaal
15:3117:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:28–18:32
Abhijit 12:06–12:54
Rahu Kaal 17:01–18:32
Yamaganda 12:30–14:00
Gulika 15:31–17:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:2807:59

Char

07:5909:29

Labh

09:2911:00

Amrit

11:0012:30

Kaal

12:3014:00

Shubh

14:0015:31

Rog

15:3117:01

Udveg

17:0118:32

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 Navami (Shukla Paksha, day 9).

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 17:01 to 18:32 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 12:06 and 12:54 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 Pushya. 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.