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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 17 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna · #15

Until 02:31

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 01:51

Yoga

Saubhagya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:55

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Sunset

18:48

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Moonrise

🌑

Moonset

18:51

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5712:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:5815:35
Yamaganda
05:5507:31
Gulika Kaal
09:0810:45

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:55–18:48
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 13:58–15:35
Yamaganda 05:55–07:31
Gulika 09:08–10:45

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:5507:31

Rog

07:3109:08

Udveg

09:0810:45

Char

10:4512:21

Labh

12:2113:58

Amrit

13:5815:35

Kaal

15:3517:11

Shubh

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 Amavasya (Krishna Paksha, day 15).

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 13:58 to 15:35 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 11:57 and 12:45 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.