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Saturday, 13 April 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 20:41

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 13:40

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

05:58

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Sunset

18:46

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Moonrise

09:10

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Moonset

24:00

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:58 – 12:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
10:46 – 12:22
✕Yamaganda
15:34 – 17:10
✕Gulika Kaal
07:34 – 09:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:58–18:46
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 10:46–12:22
Yamaganda 15:34–17:10
Gulika 07:34–09:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:58–07:34

Labh

07:34–09:10

Amrit

09:10–10:46

Kaal

10:46–12:22

Shubh

12:22–13:58

Rog

13:58–15:34

Udveg

15:34–17:10

Char

17:10–18:46

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 10:46 to 12:22 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.