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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 21:56

Nakshatra

Pushya

Until 21:14

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:29

🌇

Sunset

19:08

🌕

Moonrise

08:27

🌑

Moonset

23:10

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:4317:26
Yamaganda
08:5410:36
Gulika Kaal
12:1914:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:29–19:08
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 15:43–17:26
Yamaganda 08:54–10:36
Gulika 12:19–14:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:2907:11

Udveg

07:1108:54

Char

08:5410:36

Labh

10:3612:19

Amrit

12:1914:01

Kaal

14:0115:43

Shubh

15:4317:26

Rog

17:2619:08

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 Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

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 15:43 to 17:26 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Pushya. 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.