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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 18 February 2027

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 17:08

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Until 06:44

Yoga

Atiganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:58

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Sunset

18:14

🌕

Moonrise

15:29

🌑

Moonset

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:1213:00

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:3614:01
Yamaganda
08:2309:47
Gulika Kaal
11:1212:36

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:58–18:14
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 12:36–14:01
Yamaganda 08:23–09:47
Gulika 11:12–12:36

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:5808:23

Amrit

08:2309:47

Kaal

09:4711:12

Shubh

11:1212:36

Rog

12:3614:01

Udveg

14:0115:25

Char

15:2516:49

Labh

16:4918:14

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 12:36 to 14:01 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 12:12 and 13:00 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 Ashlesha. 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.