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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 9 May 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 18:40

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 09:09

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:35

🌇

Sunset

19:02

🌕

Moonrise

16:15

🌑

Moonset

04:00

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:54 – 12:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
13:59 – 15:40
✕Yamaganda
05:35 – 07:16
✕Gulika Kaal
08:57 – 10:38

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:35–19:02
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 13:59–15:40
Yamaganda 05:35–07:16
Gulika 08:57–10:38

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:35–07:16

Rog

07:16–08:57

Udveg

08:57–10:38

Char

10:38–12:18

Labh

12:18–13:59

Amrit

13:59–15:40

Kaal

15:40–17:21

Shubh

17:21–19:02

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 13:59 to 15:40 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 11:54 and 12:42 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.