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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Krishna · #2

Until 19:33

Nakshatra

Pushya

Until 13:53

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:08

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

19:24

🌑

Moonset

09:10

Karana

Bava

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
08:2609:43
Yamaganda
11:0112:18
Gulika Kaal
13:3614:53

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 08:26–09:43
Yamaganda 11:01–12:18
Gulika 13:36–14:53

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

07:0808:26

Kaal

08:2609:43

Shubh

09:4311:01

Rog

11:0112:18

Udveg

12:1813:36

Char

13:3614:53

Labh

14:5316:10

Amrit

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 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 08:26 to 09:43 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 Pushya. 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.