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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Krishna · #14

Until 05:06

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Until 03:43

Yoga

Ayushman

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:56

🌇

Sunset

18:48

🌕

Moonrise

05:24

🌑

Moonset

17:46

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5812:46

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2213:58
Yamaganda
07:3209:09
Gulika Kaal
10:4512:22

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:56–18:48
Abhijit 11:58–12:46
Rahu Kaal 12:22–13:58
Yamaganda 07:32–09:09
Gulika 10:45–12:22

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:5607:32

Amrit

07:3209:09

Kaal

09:0910:45

Shubh

10:4512:22

Rog

12:2213:58

Udveg

13:5815:35

Char

15:3517:11

Labh

17:1118:48

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 Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha, day 14).

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 12:22 to 13:58 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 11:58 and 12:46 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.