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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 16 March 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 20:21

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 21:30

Yoga

Shukla

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:31

🌇

Sunset

18:30

🌕

Moonrise

05:17

🌑

Moonset

15:55

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0712:55

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:0118:30
Yamaganda
12:3114:01
Gulika Kaal
15:3117:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:31–18:30
Abhijit 12:07–12:55
Rahu Kaal 17:01–18:30
Yamaganda 12:31–14:01
Gulika 15:31–17:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:3108:01

Char

08:0109:31

Labh

09:3111:01

Amrit

11:0112:31

Kaal

12:3114:01

Shubh

14:0115:31

Rog

15:3117:01

Udveg

17:0118:30

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 Dwadashi (Krishna Paksha, day 12).

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 17:01 to 18:30 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 12:07 and 12:55 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.