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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Dwitiya

Shukla · #2

Until 09:15

Nakshatra

Chitra

Until 20:16

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:05

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Sunset

18:32

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Moonrise

07:07

🌑

Moonset

19:11

Karana

Kaulava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
10:4512:19
Yamaganda
15:2516:59
Gulika Kaal
07:3909:12

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:05–18:32
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 10:45–12:19
Yamaganda 15:25–16:59
Gulika 07:39–09:12

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:0507:39

Labh

07:3909:12

Amrit

09:1210:45

Kaal

10:4512:19

Shubh

12:1913:52

Rog

13:5215:25

Udveg

15:2516:59

Char

16:5918:32

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 Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha, day 2).

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 10:45 to 12:19 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Chitra. 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.