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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 16 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Krishna · #14

Until 05:27

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 12:25

Yoga

Siddha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:00

🌇

Sunset

18:12

🌕

Moonrise

06:11

🌑

Moonset

17:06

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:1213:00

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:4818:12
Yamaganda
12:3614:00
Gulika Kaal
15:2416:48

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:00–18:12
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 16:48–18:12
Yamaganda 12:36–14:00
Gulika 15:24–16:48

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:0008:24

Char

08:2409:48

Labh

09:4811:12

Amrit

11:1212:36

Kaal

12:3614:00

Shubh

14:0015:24

Rog

15:2416:48

Udveg

16:4818:12

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 16:48 to 18:12 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 12:12 and 13:00 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 Dhanishta. 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.