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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna · #13

Until 24:16

Nakshatra

Hasta

Until 05:23

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:18

🌇

Sunset

18:01

🌕

Moonrise

04:56

🌑

Moonset

16:40

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4612:34

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:1013:37
Yamaganda
07:4609:14
Gulika Kaal
10:4212:10

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:18–18:01
Abhijit 11:46–12:34
Rahu Kaal 12:10–13:37
Yamaganda 07:46–09:14
Gulika 10:42–12:10

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

06:1807:46

Amrit

07:4609:14

Kaal

09:1410:42

Shubh

10:4212:10

Rog

12:1013:37

Udveg

13:3715:05

Char

15:0516:33

Labh

16:3318:01

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 (Krishna 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 12:10 to 13:37 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 11:46 and 12:34 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 Hasta. 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.