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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 15 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 13:44

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 09:01

Yoga

Sukarma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:32

🌇

Sunset

19:05

🌕

Moonrise

04:36

🌑

Moonset

17:42

Karana

Bava

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
14:0015:42
Yamaganda
05:3207:13
Gulika Kaal
08:5510:37

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 14:00–15:42
Yamaganda 05:32–07:13
Gulika 08:55–10:37

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:3207:13

Rog

07:1308:55

Udveg

08:5510:37

Char

10:3712:18

Labh

12:1814:00

Amrit

14:0015:42

Kaal

15:4217:24

Shubh

17:2419:05

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 Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha, day 13).

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 14:00 to 15:42 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 Krittika. 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.