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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla · #1

Until 07:28

Nakshatra

Mrigashira

Until 04:35

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:30

🌇

Sunset

19:06

🌕

Moonrise

🌑

Moonset

20:03

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
08:5410:36
Yamaganda
14:0015:42
Gulika Kaal
05:3007:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:30–19:06
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 08:54–10:36
Yamaganda 14:00–15:42
Gulika 05:30–07:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

05:3007:12

Shubh

07:1208:54

Rog

08:5410:36

Udveg

10:3612:18

Char

12:1814:00

Labh

14:0015:42

Amrit

15:4217:24

Kaal

17:2419:06

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 Pratipada (Shukla Paksha, day 1).

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 08:54 to 10:36 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 Mrigashira. 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.