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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna · #15

Until 05:47

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 13:23

Yoga

Sadhya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:59

🌇

Sunset

18:13

🌕

Moonrise

06:45

🌑

Moonset

18:07

Karana

Taitila

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
08:2309:48
Yamaganda
11:1212:36
Gulika Kaal
14:0015:25

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:59–18:13
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 08:23–09:48
Yamaganda 11:12–12:36
Gulika 14:00–15:25

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

06:5908:23

Kaal

08:2309:48

Shubh

09:4811:12

Rog

11:1212:36

Udveg

12:3614:00

Char

14:0015:25

Labh

15:2516:49

Amrit

16:4918:13

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 Amavasya (Krishna Paksha, day 15).

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 08:23 to 09:48 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 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.