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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 9 January 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Saptami

Krishna · #7

Until 11:21

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 23:25

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:16

🌇

Sunset

17:42

🌕

Moonrise

23:45

🌑

Moonset

11:10

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0512:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:4715:05
Yamaganda
07:1608:34
Gulika Kaal
09:5211:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:16–17:42
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 13:47–15:05
Yamaganda 07:16–08:34
Gulika 09:52–11:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

07:1608:34

Rog

08:3409:52

Udveg

09:5211:10

Char

11:1012:29

Labh

12:2913:47

Amrit

13:4715:05

Kaal

15:0516:23

Shubh

16:2317:42

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 Saptami (Krishna Paksha, day 7).

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 13:47 to 15:05 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Chitra. 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.