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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 23 March 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 05:37

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:23

🌇

Sunset

18:34

🌕

Moonrise

08:51

🌑

Moonset

23:28

Karana

Chatushpada

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
17:0318:34
Yamaganda
12:2914:00
Gulika Kaal
15:3117:03

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:23–18:34
Abhijit 12:05–12:53
Rahu Kaal 17:03–18:34
Yamaganda 12:29–14:00
Gulika 15:31–17:03

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

06:2307:54

Char

07:5409:26

Labh

09:2610:57

Amrit

10:5712:29

Kaal

12:2914:00

Shubh

14:0015:31

Rog

15:3117:03

Udveg

17:0318:34

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 17:03 to 18:34 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 Mrigashira. 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.