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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla · #6

Until 22:36

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Until 15:11

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:53

🌇

Sunset

18:59

🌕

Moonrise

11:14

🌑

Moonset

22:15

Karana

Bava

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
07:3109:09
Yamaganda
10:4812:26
Gulika Kaal
14:0415:43

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:53–18:59
Abhijit 12:02–12:50
Rahu Kaal 07:31–09:09
Yamaganda 10:48–12:26
Gulika 14:04–15:43

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

05:5307:31

Kaal

07:3109:09

Shubh

09:0910:48

Rog

10:4812:26

Udveg

12:2614:04

Char

14:0415:43

Labh

15:4317:21

Amrit

17:2118:59

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 Shashthi (Shukla Paksha, day 6).

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 07:31 to 09:09 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 Vishakha. 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.