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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Shashthi

Shukla · #6

Until 17:57

Nakshatra

Mula

Until 08:07

Yoga

Shobhana

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:08

🌇

Sunset

18:26

🌕

Moonrise

11:57

🌑

Moonset

22:12

Karana

Bava

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
12:1713:49
Yamaganda
07:4009:12
Gulika Kaal
10:4412:17

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:08–18:26
Abhijit 11:53–12:41
Rahu Kaal 12:17–13:49
Yamaganda 07:40–09:12
Gulika 10:44–12:17

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:0807:40

Amrit

07:4009:12

Kaal

09:1210:44

Shubh

10:4412:17

Rog

12:1713:49

Udveg

13:4915:21

Char

15:2116:54

Labh

16:5418:26

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 Shashthi (Shukla Paksha, day 6).

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 12:17 to 13:49 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 Mula. 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.