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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 14:30

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 16:38

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:51

🌇

Sunset

18:50

🌕

Moonrise

08:30

🌑

Moonset

23:28

Karana

Shakuni

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
07:2809:06
Yamaganda
10:4312:21
Gulika Kaal
13:5815:36

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:51–18:50
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 07:28–09:06
Yamaganda 10:43–12:21
Gulika 13:58–15:36

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:5107:28

Kaal

07:2809:06

Shubh

09:0610:43

Rog

10:4312:21

Udveg

12:2113:58

Char

13:5815:36

Labh

15:3617:13

Amrit

17:1318:50

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 07:28 to 09:06 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 Ardra. 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.