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Monday, 18 December 2028

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 08:09

Nakshatra

Shravana

Until 13:56

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:09

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

09:00

🌑

Moonset

19:50

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

✦Abhijit Muhurta
11:55 – 12:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

✕Rahu Kaal
16:11 – 17:28
✕Yamaganda
12:19 – 13:36
✕Gulika Kaal
14:53 – 16:11

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:09–17:28
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 16:11–17:28
Yamaganda 12:19–13:36
Gulika 14:53–16:11

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:09–08:26

Char

08:26–09:44

Labh

09:44–11:01

Amrit

11:01–12:19

Kaal

12:19–13:36

Shubh

13:36–14:53

Rog

14:53–16:11

Udveg

16:11–17:28

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 (Shukla 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 16:11 to 17:28 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 11:55 and 12:43 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.