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Thursday, 16 December 2027

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Tritiya

Krishna · #3

Until 01:37

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Until 02:03

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

07:07

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Sunset

17:27

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Moonrise

20:15

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Moonset

09:27

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:53 – 12:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:17 – 13:35
✕Yamaganda
08:25 – 09:42
✕Gulika Kaal
11:00 – 12:17

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:07–17:27
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 12:17–13:35
Yamaganda 08:25–09:42
Gulika 11:00–12:17

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:07–08:25

Amrit

08:25–09:42

Kaal

09:42–11:00

Shubh

11:00–12:17

Rog

12:17–13:35

Udveg

13:35–14:52

Char

14:52–16:10

Labh

16:10–17:27

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 Tritiya (Krishna Paksha, day 3).

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 12:17 to 13:35 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 11:53 and 12:41 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.