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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Krishna · #2

Until 06:15

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 07:57

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:46

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

18:32

🌑

Moonset

08:22

Karana

Kimstughna

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
09:2710:47
Yamaganda
13:2714:47
Gulika Kaal
06:4608:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:46–17:28
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 09:27–10:47
Yamaganda 13:27–14:47
Gulika 06:46–08:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

06:4608:07

Shubh

08:0709:27

Rog

09:2710:47

Udveg

10:4712:07

Char

12:0713:27

Labh

13:2714:47

Amrit

14:4716:08

Kaal

16:0817:28

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 Dwitiya (Krishna Paksha, day 2).

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 09:27 to 10:47 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 Ardra. 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.