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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 2 January 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 11:35

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 13:35

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:15

🌇

Sunset

17:37

🌕

Moonrise

09:10

🌑

Moonset

19:59

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0212:50

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2613:43
Yamaganda
08:3309:50
Gulika Kaal
11:0812:26

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:15–17:37
Abhijit 12:02–12:50
Rahu Kaal 12:26–13:43
Yamaganda 08:33–09:50
Gulika 11:08–12:26

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:1508:33

Amrit

08:3309:50

Kaal

09:5011:08

Shubh

11:0812:26

Rog

12:2613:43

Udveg

13:4315:01

Char

15:0116:19

Labh

16:1917:37

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 Tritiya (Shukla Paksha, day 3).

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 12:26 to 13:43 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 12:02 and 12:50 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.