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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 05:11

Nakshatra

Purva Bhadrapada

Until 13:25

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:58

🌇

Sunset

18:14

🌕

Moonrise

07:18

🌑

Moonset

19:07

Karana

Bava

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
15:2516:49
Yamaganda
09:4711:12
Gulika Kaal
12:3614:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:58–18:14
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 15:25–16:49
Yamaganda 09:47–11:12
Gulika 12:36–14:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:5808:23

Udveg

08:2309:47

Char

09:4711:12

Labh

11:1212:36

Amrit

12:3614:01

Kaal

14:0115:25

Shubh

15:2516:49

Rog

16:4918:14

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 15:25 to 16:49 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 Purva Bhadrapada. 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.