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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 18 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 23:41

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 23:42

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:54

🌇

Sunset

18:49

🌕

Moonrise

06:01

🌑

Moonset

19:59

Karana

Balava

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
10:4412:21
Yamaganda
15:3517:12
Gulika Kaal
07:3109:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:54–18:49
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 10:44–12:21
Yamaganda 15:35–17:12
Gulika 07:31–09:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

05:5407:31

Labh

07:3109:07

Amrit

09:0710:44

Kaal

10:4412:21

Shubh

12:2113:58

Rog

13:5815:35

Udveg

15:3517:12

Char

17:1218:49

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 10:44 to 12:21 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 Krittika. 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.