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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 02:00

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Until 22:49

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:08

🌇

Sunset

17:27

🌕

Moonrise

04:39

🌑

Moonset

14:37

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
08:2509:43
Yamaganda
11:0012:18
Gulika Kaal
13:3514:52

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:08–17:27
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 08:25–09:43
Yamaganda 11:00–12:18
Gulika 13:35–14:52

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

07:0808:25

Kaal

08:2509:43

Shubh

09:4311:00

Rog

11:0012:18

Udveg

12:1813:35

Char

13:3514:52

Labh

14:5216:10

Amrit

16:1017:27

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 Dwadashi (Krishna 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 08:25 to 09:43 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 11:54 and 12:42 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 Anuradha. 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.