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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 21 April 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 23:46

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 22:48

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:50

🌇

Sunset

18:51

🌕

Moonrise

02:13

🌑

Moonset

12:09

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5712:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:1318:51
Yamaganda
12:2113:58
Gulika Kaal
15:3617:13

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:50–18:51
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 17:13–18:51
Yamaganda 12:21–13:58
Gulika 15:36–17:13

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:5007:28

Char

07:2809:05

Labh

09:0510:43

Amrit

10:4312:21

Kaal

12:2113:58

Shubh

13:5815:36

Rog

15:3617:13

Udveg

17:1318:51

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 Ashtami (Krishna Paksha, day 8).

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 17:13 to 18:51 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 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 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.