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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Panchami

Krishna · #5

Until 11:27

Nakshatra

Shravana

Until 05:29

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:30

🌇

Sunset

19:07

🌕

Moonrise

23:26

🌑

Moonset

08:52

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:3612:18
Yamaganda
15:4317:25
Gulika Kaal
07:1208:54

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:30–19:07
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 10:36–12:18
Yamaganda 15:43–17:25
Gulika 07:12–08:54

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:3007:12

Labh

07:1208:54

Amrit

08:5410:36

Kaal

10:3612:18

Shubh

12:1814:01

Rog

14:0115:43

Udveg

15:4317:25

Char

17:2519:07

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 Panchami (Krishna Paksha, day 5).

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 10:36 to 12:18 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 Shravana. 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.