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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 8 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Shashthi

Krishna · #6

Until 20:34

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 10:47

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:36

🌇

Sunset

19:01

🌕

Moonrise

24:40

🌑

Moonset

10:36

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
13:5915:40
Yamaganda
05:3607:17
Gulika Kaal
08:5710:38

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:36–19:01
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 13:59–15:40
Yamaganda 05:36–07:17
Gulika 08:57–10:38

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:3607:17

Rog

07:1708:57

Udveg

08:5710:38

Char

10:3812:18

Labh

12:1813:59

Amrit

13:5915:40

Kaal

15:4017:20

Shubh

17:2019:01

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 (Krishna 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 13:59 to 15:40 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 11:54 and 12:42 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 Dhanishta. 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.