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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 24 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Shukla · #11

Until 15:42

Nakshatra

Shravana

Yoga

Atiganda

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:56

🌇

Sunset

18:53

🌕

Moonrise

16:30

🌑

Moonset

02:56

Karana

Kimstughna

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
17:1618:53
Yamaganda
12:2514:02
Gulika Kaal
15:3917:16

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:56–18:53
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 17:16–18:53
Yamaganda 12:25–14:02
Gulika 15:39–17:16

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:5607:33

Char

07:3309:10

Labh

09:1010:47

Amrit

10:4712:25

Kaal

12:2514:02

Shubh

14:0215:39

Rog

15:3917:16

Udveg

17:1618:53

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 Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 11).

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 17:16 to 18:53 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 Shravana. 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.