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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 14 December 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 22:44

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Until 15:12

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:07

🌇

Sunset

17:27

🌕

Moonrise

16:23

🌑

Moonset

06:05

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5312:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:5912:17
Yamaganda
14:5216:09
Gulika Kaal
08:2409:42

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:07–17:27
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 10:59–12:17
Yamaganda 14:52–16:09
Gulika 08:24–09:42

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

07:0708:24

Labh

08:2409:42

Amrit

09:4210:59

Kaal

10:5912:17

Shubh

12:1713:34

Rog

13:3414:52

Udveg

14:5216:09

Char

16:0917:27

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 10:59 to 12:17 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 11:53 and 12:41 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 Mrigashira. 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.