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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 20 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 01:35

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:56

🌇

Sunset

18:15

🌕

Moonrise

08:21

🌑

Moonset

21:10

Karana

Garija

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
14:0115:26
Yamaganda
06:5608:21
Gulika Kaal
09:4611:11

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:56–18:15
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 14:01–15:26
Yamaganda 06:56–08:21
Gulika 09:46–11:11

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:5608:21

Rog

08:2109:46

Udveg

09:4611:11

Char

11:1112:36

Labh

12:3614:01

Amrit

14:0115:26

Kaal

15:2616:50

Shubh

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 Tritiya (Shukla Paksha, day 3).

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 14:01 to 15:26 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 Ashwini. 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.