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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 23:34

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 08:19

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:41

🌇

Sunset

18:57

🌕

Moonrise

08:17

🌑

Moonset

23:14

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:55 – 12:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:19 – 13:58
✕Yamaganda
07:21 – 09:00
✕Gulika Kaal
10:40 – 12:19

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:41–18:57
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 12:19–13:58
Yamaganda 07:21–09:00
Gulika 10:40–12:19

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:41–07:21

Amrit

07:21–09:00

Kaal

09:00–10:40

Shubh

10:40–12:19

Rog

12:19–13:58

Udveg

13:58–15:38

Char

15:38–17:17

Labh

17:17–18:57

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 (Shukla 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 12:19 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Punarvasu. 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.