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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 20 April 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 07:29

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 05:21

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:51

🌇

Sunset

18:50

🌕

Moonrise

15:45

🌑

Moonset

04:24

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5712:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4312:21
Yamaganda
15:3517:13
Gulika Kaal
07:2809:06

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:51–18:50
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 10:43–12:21
Yamaganda 15:35–17:13
Gulika 07:28–09:06

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:5107:28

Labh

07:2809:06

Amrit

09:0610:43

Kaal

10:4312:21

Shubh

12:2113:58

Rog

13:5815:35

Udveg

15:3517:13

Char

17:1318:50

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 10:43 to 12:21 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 11:57 and 12:45 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 Hasta. 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.