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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Wednesday, 23 December 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Mangalavara

Mangal (Mars)

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Shukla · #14

Until 15:55

Nakshatra

Ardra

Until 17:34

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:11

🌇

Sunset

17:30

🌕

Moonrise

16:36

🌑

Moonset

06:25

Karana

Vanija

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5712:45

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
14:5616:13
Yamaganda
09:4611:03
Gulika Kaal
12:2113:38

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:11–17:30
Abhijit 11:57–12:45
Rahu Kaal 14:56–16:13
Yamaganda 09:46–11:03
Gulika 12:21–13:38

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Rog

07:1108:29

Udveg

08:2909:46

Char

09:4611:03

Labh

11:0312:21

Amrit

12:2113:38

Kaal

13:3814:56

Shubh

14:5616:13

Rog

16:1317:30

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 Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha, day 14).

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 14:56 to 16:13 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 11:57 and 12:45 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 Ardra. 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.