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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 14 December 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Panchami

Shukla · #5

Until 01:31

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Until 21:35

Yoga

Vyatipata

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:06

🌇

Sunset

17:27

🌕

Moonrise

10:49

🌑

Moonset

22:09

Karana

Chatushpada

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5212:40

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
16:0917:27
Yamaganda
12:1613:34
Gulika Kaal
14:5216:09

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:06–17:27
Abhijit 11:52–12:40
Rahu Kaal 16:09–17:27
Yamaganda 12:16–13:34
Gulika 14:52–16:09

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

07:0608:24

Char

08:2409:41

Labh

09:4110:59

Amrit

10:5912:16

Kaal

12:1613:34

Shubh

13:3414:52

Rog

14:5216:09

Udveg

16:0917:27

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 16:09 to 17:27 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 11:52 and 12:40 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.