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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 23:35

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Until 18:39

Yoga

Vriddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:55

🌇

Sunset

18:48

🌕

Moonrise

12:04

🌑

Moonset

02:26

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5812:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
07:3209:08
Yamaganda
10:4512:22
Gulika Kaal
13:5815:35

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:55–18:48
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 07:32–09:08
Yamaganda 10:45–12:22
Gulika 13:58–15:35

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:5507:32

Kaal

07:3209:08

Shubh

09:0810:45

Rog

10:4512:22

Udveg

12:2213:58

Char

13:5815:35

Labh

15:3517:11

Amrit

17:1118:48

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 Ashtami (Shukla Paksha, day 8).

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 07:32 to 09:08 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 Ashlesha. 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.