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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Sunday, 20 December 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shanivara

Shani (Saturn)

Tithi

Ekadashi

Shukla · #11

Until 22:13

Nakshatra

Krittika

Until 22:01

Yoga

Shubha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:10

🌇

Sunset

17:29

🌕

Moonrise

14:01

🌑

Moonset

04:08

Karana

Kimstughna

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5512:43

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
09:4511:02
Yamaganda
13:3714:54
Gulika Kaal
07:1008:27

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:10–17:29
Abhijit 11:55–12:43
Rahu Kaal 09:45–11:02
Yamaganda 13:37–14:54
Gulika 07:10–08:27

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Kaal

07:1008:27

Shubh

08:2709:45

Rog

09:4511:02

Udveg

11:0212:19

Char

12:1913:37

Labh

13:3714:54

Amrit

14:5416:12

Kaal

16:1217:29

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 Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 11).

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 09:45 to 11:02 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 11:55 and 12:43 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 Krittika. 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.