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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 20:56

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 06:38

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:44

🌇

Sunset

18:55

🌕

Moonrise

16:04

🌑

Moonset

04:11

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
07:2309:02
Yamaganda
10:4112:19
Gulika Kaal
13:5815:37

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:44–18:55
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 07:23–09:02
Yamaganda 10:41–12:19
Gulika 13:58–15:37

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:4407:23

Kaal

07:2309:02

Shubh

09:0210:41

Rog

10:4112:19

Udveg

12:1913:58

Char

13:5815:37

Labh

15:3717:16

Amrit

17:1618:55

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 07:23 to 09:02 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Chitra. 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.