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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 20:49

Nakshatra

Swati

Yoga

Brahma

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:52

🌇

Sunset

19:01

🌕

Moonrise

09:18

🌑

Moonset

21:11

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0212:50

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:0910:48
Yamaganda
14:0515:44
Gulika Kaal
05:5207:30

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:52–19:01
Abhijit 12:02–12:50
Rahu Kaal 09:09–10:48
Yamaganda 14:05–15:44
Gulika 05:52–07:30

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

05:5207:30

Shubh

07:3009:09

Rog

09:0910:48

Udveg

10:4812:26

Char

12:2614:05

Labh

14:0515:44

Amrit

15:4417:23

Kaal

17:2319:01

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 09:09 to 10:48 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 12:02 and 12:50 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 Swati. 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.