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Thursday, 5 December 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 20:12

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 06:40

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:01

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Sunset

17:25

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Moonrise

10:31

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Moonset

21:07

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:49 – 12:37

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:13 – 13:31
✕Yamaganda
08:19 – 09:37
✕Gulika Kaal
10:55 – 12:13

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:01–17:25
Abhijit 11:49–12:37
Rahu Kaal 12:13–13:31
Yamaganda 08:19–09:37
Gulika 10:55–12:13

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:01–08:19

Amrit

08:19–09:37

Kaal

09:37–10:55

Shubh

10:55–12:13

Rog

12:13–13:31

Udveg

13:31–14:49

Char

14:49–16:07

Labh

16:07–17:25

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 12:13 to 13:31 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 11:49 and 12:37 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 Dhanishta. 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.