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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Somavara

Chandra (Moon)

Tithi

Ashtami

Shukla · #8

Until 11:04

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 14:07

Yoga

Vajra

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:46

🌇

Sunset

17:28

🌕

Moonrise

12:49

🌑

Moonset

24:18

Karana

Taitila

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:4312:31

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
08:0609:26
Yamaganda
10:4712:07
Gulika Kaal
13:2714:47

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:46–17:28
Abhijit 11:43–12:31
Rahu Kaal 08:06–09:26
Yamaganda 10:47–12:07
Gulika 13:27–14:47

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Amrit

06:4608:06

Kaal

08:0609:26

Shubh

09:2610:47

Rog

10:4712:07

Udveg

12:0713:27

Char

13:2714:47

Labh

14:4716:08

Amrit

16:0817:28

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 Ashtami (Shukla Paksha, day 8).

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 08:06 to 09:26 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 11:43 and 12:31 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 Shatabhisha. 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.