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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 03:43

Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada

Until 12:36

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:57

🌇

Sunset

18:15

🌕

Moonrise

07:50

🌑

Moonset

20:08

Karana

Kaulava

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
12:3614:01
Yamaganda
08:2209:47
Gulika Kaal
11:1112:36

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:57–18:15
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 12:36–14:01
Yamaganda 08:22–09:47
Gulika 11:11–12:36

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:5708:22

Amrit

08:2209:47

Kaal

09:4711:11

Shubh

11:1112:36

Rog

12:3614:01

Udveg

14:0115:25

Char

15:2516:50

Labh

16:5018:15

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 12:36 to 14:01 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 Uttara 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.