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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 26 December 2024

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Krishna · #11

Until 02:53

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 02:48

Yoga

Vriddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:13

🌇

Sunset

17:32

🌕

Moonrise

03:46

🌑

Moonset

13:52

Karana

Vishti

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5812:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2213:40
Yamaganda
08:3009:48
Gulika Kaal
11:0512:22

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:13–17:32
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 12:22–13:40
Yamaganda 08:30–09:48
Gulika 11:05–12:22

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:1308:30

Amrit

08:3009:48

Kaal

09:4811:05

Shubh

11:0512:22

Rog

12:2213:40

Udveg

13:4014:57

Char

14:5716:15

Labh

16:1517:32

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 Ekadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 11).

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 12:22 to 13:40 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 11:58 and 12:46 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 Anuradha. 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.