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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 17 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 21:15

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 13:07

Yoga

Indra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:52

🌇

Sunset

19:00

🌕

Moonrise

10:16

🌑

Moonset

21:42

Karana

Naga

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
17:2219:00
Yamaganda
12:2614:05
Gulika Kaal
15:4317:22

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:52–19:00
Abhijit 12:02–12:50
Rahu Kaal 17:22–19:00
Yamaganda 12:26–14:05
Gulika 15:43–17:22

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:5207:31

Char

07:3109:09

Labh

09:0910:48

Amrit

10:4812:26

Kaal

12:2614:05

Shubh

14:0515:43

Rog

15:4317:22

Udveg

17:2219:00

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 17:22 to 19:00 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.