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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 18 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 04:21

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 02:12

Yoga

Ganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:30

🌇

Sunset

19:07

🌕

Moonrise

06:18

🌑

Moonset

21:12

Karana

Kaulava

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
17:2519:07
Yamaganda
12:1814:01
Gulika Kaal
15:4317:25

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:30–19:07
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 17:25–19:07
Yamaganda 12:18–14:01
Gulika 15:43–17:25

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:3007:12

Char

07:1208:54

Labh

08:5410:36

Amrit

10:3612:18

Kaal

12:1814:01

Shubh

14:0115:43

Rog

15:4317:25

Udveg

17:2519:07

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 17:25 to 19:07 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 Ardra. 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.