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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla · #6

Until 10:58

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Until 14:10

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:50

🌇

Sunset

18:51

🌕

Moonrise

09:35

🌑

Moonset

24:28

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5612:44

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:3617:13
Yamaganda
09:0510:43
Gulika Kaal
12:2013:58

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:50–18:51
Abhijit 11:56–12:44
Rahu Kaal 15:36–17:13
Yamaganda 09:05–10:43
Gulika 12:20–13:58

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:5007:27

Udveg

07:2709:05

Char

09:0510:43

Labh

10:4312:20

Amrit

12:2013:58

Kaal

13:5815:36

Shubh

15:3617:13

Rog

17:1318:51

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 Shashthi (Shukla Paksha, day 6).

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 15:36 to 17:13 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 11:56 and 12:44 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 Punarvasu. 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.