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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Krishna · #14

Until 08:39

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 06:44

Yoga

Dhruva

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:09

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

05:35

🌑

Moonset

15:53

Karana

Balava

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
12:1813:36
Yamaganda
08:2609:44
Gulika Kaal
11:0112:18

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:09–17:28
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 12:18–13:36
Yamaganda 08:26–09:44
Gulika 11:01–12:18

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:0908:26

Amrit

08:2609:44

Kaal

09:4411:01

Shubh

11:0112:18

Rog

12:1813:36

Udveg

13:3614:53

Char

14:5316:11

Labh

16:1117:28

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 Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha, day 14).

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 12:18 to 13:36 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 Mula. 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.