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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 17 March 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Tritiya

Krishna · #3

Until 20:09

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 21:29

Yoga

Siddhi

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:30

🌇

Sunset

18:31

🌕

Moonrise

21:22

🌑

Moonset

07:55

Karana

Kaulava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0612:54

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:0118:31
Yamaganda
12:3014:01
Gulika Kaal
15:3117:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:30–18:31
Abhijit 12:06–12:54
Rahu Kaal 17:01–18:31
Yamaganda 12:30–14:01
Gulika 15:31–17:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:3008:00

Char

08:0009:30

Labh

09:3011:00

Amrit

11:0012:30

Kaal

12:3014:01

Shubh

14:0115:31

Rog

15:3117:01

Udveg

17:0118:31

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 (Krishna 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 17:01 to 18:31 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 12:06 and 12:54 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 Vishakha. 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.