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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 20 January 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 13:52

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 05:16

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:15

🌇

Sunset

17:51

🌕

Moonrise

23:49

🌑

Moonset

10:57

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0912:57

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:3117:51
Yamaganda
12:3313:52
Gulika Kaal
15:1216:31

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:15–17:51
Abhijit 12:09–12:57
Rahu Kaal 16:31–17:51
Yamaganda 12:33–13:52
Gulika 15:12–16:31

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:1508:34

Char

08:3409:54

Labh

09:5411:13

Amrit

11:1312:33

Kaal

12:3313:52

Shubh

13:5215:12

Rog

15:1216:31

Udveg

16:3117:51

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 Shashthi (Krishna Paksha, day 6).

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 16:31 to 17:51 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 12:09 and 12:57 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 Swati. 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.