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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 8 August 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 05:00

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 10:20

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:47

🌇

Sunset

19:08

🌕

Moonrise

09:02

🌑

Moonset

21:26

Karana

Vishti

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0412:52

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2814:08
Yamaganda
07:2709:08
Gulika Kaal
10:4812:28

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:47–19:08
Abhijit 12:04–12:52
Rahu Kaal 12:28–14:08
Yamaganda 07:27–09:08
Gulika 10:48–12:28

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:4707:27

Amrit

07:2709:08

Kaal

09:0810:48

Shubh

10:4812:28

Rog

12:2814:08

Udveg

14:0815:48

Char

15:4817:28

Labh

17:2819:08

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 12:28 to 14:08 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 12:04 and 12:52 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 Chitra. 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.