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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 31 August 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Tritiya

Krishna · #3

Until 16:36

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Until 16:01

Yoga

Vyaghata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:59

🌇

Sunset

18:46

🌕

Moonrise

20:22

🌑

Moonset

08:45

Karana

Kaulava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5912:47

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:1018:46
Yamaganda
12:2313:58
Gulika Kaal
15:3417:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:59–18:46
Abhijit 11:59–12:47
Rahu Kaal 17:10–18:46
Yamaganda 12:23–13:58
Gulika 15:34–17:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:5907:35

Char

07:3509:11

Labh

09:1110:47

Amrit

10:4712:23

Kaal

12:2313:58

Shubh

13:5815:34

Rog

15:3417:10

Udveg

17:1018:46

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 Tritiya (Krishna Paksha, day 3).

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 17:10 to 18:46 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 11:59 and 12:47 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 Ashwini. 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.