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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 15:02

Nakshatra

Jyeshtha

Until 04:30

Yoga

Saubhagya

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:07

🌇

Sunset

18:27

🌕

Moonrise

11:00

🌑

Moonset

21:28

Karana

Naga

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5312:41

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
15:2216:55
Yamaganda
09:1210:45
Gulika Kaal
12:1713:50

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:07–18:27
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 15:22–16:55
Yamaganda 09:12–10:45
Gulika 12:17–13:50

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

06:0707:40

Udveg

07:4009:12

Char

09:1210:45

Labh

10:4512:17

Amrit

12:1713:50

Kaal

13:5015:22

Shubh

15:2216:55

Rog

16:5518:27

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 Panchami (Shukla Paksha, day 5).

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 15:22 to 16:55 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 11:53 and 12:41 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 Jyeshtha. 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.