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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Tritiya

Shukla · #3

Until 11:37

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 16:28

Yoga

Priti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:25

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Sunset

18:33

🌕

Moonrise

07:26

🌑

Moonset

21:07

Karana

Garija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0512:53

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:5812:29
Yamaganda
15:3117:02
Gulika Kaal
07:5609:27

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:25–18:33
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 10:58–12:29
Yamaganda 15:31–17:02
Gulika 07:56–09:27

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:2507:56

Labh

07:5609:27

Amrit

09:2710:58

Kaal

10:5812:29

Shubh

12:2914:00

Rog

14:0015:31

Udveg

15:3117:02

Char

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 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 10:58 to 12:29 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 12:05 and 12:53 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 Bharani. 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.