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Monday, 12 August 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 09:54

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 15:56

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:50

🌇

Sunset

19:05

🌕

Moonrise

12:36

🌑

Moonset

23:22

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:03 – 12:51

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
17:25 – 19:05
✕Yamaganda
12:27 – 14:06
✕Gulika Kaal
15:46 – 17:25

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:50–19:05
Abhijit 12:03–12:51
Rahu Kaal 17:25–19:05
Yamaganda 12:27–14:06
Gulika 15:46–17:25

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:50–07:29

Char

07:29–09:08

Labh

09:08–10:48

Amrit

10:48–12:27

Kaal

12:27–14:06

Shubh

14:06–15:46

Rog

15:46–17:25

Udveg

17:25–19:05

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 17:25 to 19:05 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 12:03 and 12:51 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 Anuradha. 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.