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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Shukla · #13

Until 19:22

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Until 15:10

Yoga

Dhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:57

🌇

Sunset

18:51

🌕

Moonrise

17:45

🌑

Moonset

04:51

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0012:48

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:3817:15
Yamaganda
09:1110:47
Gulika Kaal
12:2414:01

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:57–18:51
Abhijit 12:00–12:48
Rahu Kaal 15:38–17:15
Yamaganda 09:11–10:47
Gulika 12:24–14:01

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

05:5707:34

Udveg

07:3409:11

Char

09:1110:47

Labh

10:4712:24

Amrit

12:2414:01

Kaal

14:0115:38

Shubh

15:3817:15

Rog

17:1518:51

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 Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha, day 13).

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 15:38 to 17:15 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 12:00 and 12:48 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 Dhanishta. 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.