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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna · #15

Until 04:50

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 23:39

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:15

🌇

Sunset

18:07

🌕

Moonrise

05:40

🌑

Moonset

17:56

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4712:35

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:0916:38
Yamaganda
09:1310:42
Gulika Kaal
12:1113:40

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:15–18:07
Abhijit 11:47–12:35
Rahu Kaal 15:09–16:38
Yamaganda 09:13–10:42
Gulika 12:11–13:40

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:1507:44

Udveg

07:4409:13

Char

09:1310:42

Labh

10:4212:11

Amrit

12:1113:40

Kaal

13:4015:09

Shubh

15:0916:38

Rog

16:3818:07

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 Amavasya (Krishna 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 15:09 to 16:38 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 11:47 and 12:35 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.