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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Krishna · #12

Until 16:25

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 10:59

Yoga

Atiganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:32

🌇

Sunset

19:05

🌕

Moonrise

03:57

🌑

Moonset

16:36

Karana

Naga

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
12:1814:00
Yamaganda
07:1408:55
Gulika Kaal
10:3712:18

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:32–19:05
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 12:18–14:00
Yamaganda 07:14–08:55
Gulika 10:37–12:18

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

05:3207:14

Amrit

07:1408:55

Kaal

08:5510:37

Shubh

10:3712:18

Rog

12:1814:00

Udveg

14:0015:41

Char

15:4117:23

Labh

17:2319:05

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 (Krishna 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 12:18 to 14:00 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 Bharani. 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.