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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 14:47

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 06:40

Yoga

Parigha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:15

🌇

Sunset

17:50

🌕

Moonrise

08:13

🌑

Moonset

19:18

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0912:57

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
08:3409:54
Yamaganda
11:1312:33
Gulika Kaal
13:5215:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:15–17:50
Abhijit 12:09–12:57
Rahu Kaal 08:34–09:54
Yamaganda 11:13–12:33
Gulika 13:52–15:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

07:1508:34

Kaal

08:3409:54

Shubh

09:5411:13

Rog

11:1312:33

Udveg

12:3313:52

Char

13:5215:12

Labh

15:1216:31

Amrit

16:3117:50

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 Pratipada (Shukla Paksha, day 1).

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 08:34 to 09:54 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 12:09 and 12:57 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 Shatabhisha. 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.