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Thursday, 16 March 2028

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 04:08

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

Until 12:31

Yoga

Variyan

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

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Sunrise

06:31

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Sunset

18:31

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Moonrise

24:22

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Moonset

09:49

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
12:07 – 12:55

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
12:31 – 14:01
✕Yamaganda
08:01 – 09:31
✕Gulika Kaal
11:01 – 12:31

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:31–18:31
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 12:31–14:01
Yamaganda 08:01–09:31
Gulika 11:01–12:31

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:31–08:01

Amrit

08:01–09:31

Kaal

09:31–11:01

Shubh

11:01–12:31

Rog

12:31–14:01

Udveg

14:01–15:31

Char

15:31–17:01

Labh

17:01–18:31

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 Shashthi (Krishna Paksha, day 6).

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 12:31 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 12:07 and 12:55 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 Jyeshtha. 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.