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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Krishna · #2

Until 17:41

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 14:13

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:43

🌇

Sunset

18:24

🌕

Moonrise

20:23

🌑

Moonset

07:40

Karana

Bava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:1012:58

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:3414:01
Yamaganda
08:1109:39
Gulika Kaal
11:0612:34

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:43–18:24
Abhijit 12:10–12:58
Rahu Kaal 12:34–14:01
Yamaganda 08:11–09:39
Gulika 11:06–12:34

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:4308:11

Amrit

08:1109:39

Kaal

09:3911:06

Shubh

11:0612:34

Rog

12:3414:01

Udveg

14:0115:29

Char

15:2916:56

Labh

16:5618:24

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 (Krishna 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 12:34 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 12:10 and 12:58 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 Chitra. 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.