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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 18 October 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 21:20

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 03:01

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:24

🌇

Sunset

17:49

🌕

Moonrise

18:19

🌑

Moonset

07:10

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4312:31

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:3314:58
Yamaganda
06:2407:50
Gulika Kaal
09:1610:41

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:24–17:49
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 13:33–14:58
Yamaganda 06:24–07:50
Gulika 09:16–10:41

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:2407:50

Rog

07:5009:16

Udveg

09:1610:41

Char

10:4112:07

Labh

12:0713:33

Amrit

13:3314:58

Kaal

14:5816:24

Shubh

16:2417:49

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 Pratipada (Krishna Paksha, day 1).

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 13:33 to 14:58 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 11:43 and 12:31 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 Krittika. 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.