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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 20 March 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 14:45

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Until 18:33

Yoga

Vishkambha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:26

🌇

Sunset

18:33

🌕

Moonrise

06:52

🌑

Moonset

20:00

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0612:54

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
14:0015:31
Yamaganda
06:2607:57
Gulika Kaal
09:2810:59

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:26–18:33
Abhijit 12:06–12:54
Rahu Kaal 14:00–15:31
Yamaganda 06:26–07:57
Gulika 09:28–10:59

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

06:2607:57

Rog

07:5709:28

Udveg

09:2810:59

Char

10:5912:30

Labh

12:3014:00

Amrit

14:0015:31

Kaal

15:3117:02

Shubh

17:0218:33

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 14:00 to 15:31 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 12:06 and 12:54 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.