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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 8 January 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 11:36

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 23:03

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:16

🌇

Sunset

17:41

🌕

Moonrise

22:49

🌑

Moonset

10:42

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0412:52

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2813:46
Yamaganda
08:3409:52
Gulika Kaal
11:1012:28

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:41
Abhijit 12:04–12:52
Rahu Kaal 12:28–13:46
Yamaganda 08:34–09:52
Gulika 11:10–12:28

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:1608:34

Amrit

08:3409:52

Kaal

09:5211:10

Shubh

11:1012:28

Rog

12:2813:46

Udveg

13:4615:05

Char

15:0516:23

Labh

16:2317:41

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 12:28 to 13:46 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 12:04 and 12:52 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 Hasta. 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.