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Thursday, 17 April 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Krishna · #4

Until 17:48

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 14:02

Yoga

Siddha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

05:54

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Sunset

18:48

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Moonrise

22:59

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Moonset

08:18

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:57 – 12:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:21 – 13:58
✕Yamaganda
07:31 – 09:08
✕Gulika Kaal
10:45 – 12:21

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:54–18:48
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 12:21–13:58
Yamaganda 07:31–09:08
Gulika 10:45–12:21

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:54–07:31

Amrit

07:31–09:08

Kaal

09:08–10:45

Shubh

10:45–12:21

Rog

12:21–13:58

Udveg

13:58–15:35

Char

15:35–17:12

Labh

17:12–18:48

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 Chaturthi (Krishna Paksha, day 4).

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 12:21 to 13:58 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 11:57 and 12:45 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 Mula. 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.