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Thursday, 21 March 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Shukla · #11

Until 13:15

Nakshatra

Magha

Until 14:10

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:25

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Sunset

18:34

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Moonrise

15:11

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Moonset

04:59

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:05 – 12:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:29 – 14:00
✕Yamaganda
07:56 – 09:27
✕Gulika Kaal
10:58 – 12:29

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:25–18:34
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 12:29–14:00
Yamaganda 07:56–09:27
Gulika 10:58–12:29

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:25–07:56

Amrit

07:56–09:27

Kaal

09:27–10:58

Shubh

10:58–12:29

Rog

12:29–14:00

Udveg

14:00–15:31

Char

15:31–17:02

Labh

17:02–18:34

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 Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 11).

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 12:29 to 14:00 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Magha. 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.