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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna · #15

Until 03:47

Nakshatra

Magha

Until 15:58

Yoga

Siddha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:49

🌇

Sunset

19:05

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Moonrise

🌑

Moonset

19:02

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0312:51

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:4617:26
Yamaganda
09:0810:48
Gulika Kaal
12:2714:07

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:49–19:05
Abhijit 12:03–12:51
Rahu Kaal 15:46–17:26
Yamaganda 09:08–10:48
Gulika 12:27–14:07

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:4907:29

Udveg

07:2909:08

Char

09:0810:48

Labh

10:4812:27

Amrit

12:2714:07

Kaal

14:0715:46

Shubh

15:4617:26

Rog

17:2619:05

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 Amavasya (Krishna Paksha, day 15).

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 15:46 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 12:03 and 12:51 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 Magha. 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.