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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Friday, 21 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Guruvara

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Tithi

Navami

Shukla · #9

Until 06:26

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 01:13

Yoga

Ayushman

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:54

🌇

Sunset

18:57

🌕

Moonrise

14:05

🌑

Moonset

24:17

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0112:49

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
14:0315:41
Yamaganda
05:5407:32
Gulika Kaal
09:1010:48

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:54–18:57
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 14:03–15:41
Yamaganda 05:54–07:32
Gulika 09:10–10:48

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Shubh

05:5407:32

Rog

07:3209:10

Udveg

09:1010:48

Char

10:4812:25

Labh

12:2514:03

Amrit

14:0315:41

Kaal

15:4117:19

Shubh

17:1918:57

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 Navami (Shukla Paksha, day 9).

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 14:03 to 15:41 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 12:01 and 12:49 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 Mula. 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.