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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Purnima

Shukla · #15

Until 15:39

Nakshatra

Revati

Until 24:20

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

🌇

Sunset

18:24

🌕

Moonrise

18:35

🌑

Moonset

06:06

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5212:40

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:2016:52
Yamaganda
09:1210:44
Gulika Kaal
12:1613:48

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:24
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 15:20–16:52
Yamaganda 09:12–10:44
Gulika 12:16–13:48

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:0807:40

Udveg

07:4009:12

Char

09:1210:44

Labh

10:4412:16

Amrit

12:1613:48

Kaal

13:4815:20

Shubh

15:2016:52

Rog

16:5218:24

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 Purnima (Shukla Paksha, day 15).

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 15:20 to 16:52 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 11:52 and 12:40 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 Revati. 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.