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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 12:02

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 11:38

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:48

🌇

Sunset

18:52

🌕

Moonrise

18:22

🌑

Moonset

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5612:44

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
07:2609:04
Yamaganda
10:4212:20
Gulika Kaal
13:5815:36

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:48–18:52
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 07:26–09:04
Yamaganda 10:42–12:20
Gulika 13:58–15:36

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:4807:26

Kaal

07:2609:04

Shubh

09:0410:42

Rog

10:4212:20

Udveg

12:2013:58

Char

13:5815:36

Labh

15:3617:14

Amrit

17:1418:52

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 07:26 to 09:04 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 11:56 and 12:44 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 Vishakha. 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.