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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 16 December 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Pratipada

Krishna · #1

Until 20:07

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 13:50

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:08

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

18:20

🌑

Moonset

08:16

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:1017:28
Yamaganda
12:1813:35
Gulika Kaal
14:5316:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:08–17:28
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 16:10–17:28
Yamaganda 12:18–13:35
Gulika 14:53–16:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:0808:25

Char

08:2509:43

Labh

09:4311:00

Amrit

11:0012:18

Kaal

12:1813:35

Shubh

13:3514:53

Rog

14:5316:10

Udveg

16:1017:28

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 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 16:10 to 17:28 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 11:54 and 12:42 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 Punarvasu. 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.