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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 18:26

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 15:13

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:58

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Sunset

18:49

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Moonrise

10:25

🌑

Moonset

21:32

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:59 – 12:47

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:23 – 14:00
✕Yamaganda
07:34 – 09:11
✕Gulika Kaal
10:47 – 12:23

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:58–18:49
Abhijit 11:59–12:47
Rahu Kaal 12:23–14:00
Yamaganda 07:34–09:11
Gulika 10:47–12:23

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:58–07:34

Amrit

07:34–09:11

Kaal

09:11–10:47

Shubh

10:47–12:23

Rog

12:23–14:00

Udveg

14:00–15:36

Char

15:36–17:13

Labh

17:13–18:49

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 (Shukla 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 12:23 to 14:00 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 11:59 and 12:47 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 Vishakha. 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.