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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Thursday, 31 December 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Budhavara

Budha (Mercury)

Tithi

Ashtami

Krishna · #8

Until 20:05

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 05:19

Yoga

Shula

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

07:14

🌇

Sunset

17:35

🌕

Moonrise

01:20

🌑

Moonset

12:12

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:0112:49

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
12:2513:42
Yamaganda
08:3209:49
Gulika Kaal
11:0712:25

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 07:14–17:35
Abhijit 12:01–12:49
Rahu Kaal 12:25–13:42
Yamaganda 08:32–09:49
Gulika 11:07–12:25

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Labh

07:1408:32

Amrit

08:3209:49

Kaal

09:4911:07

Shubh

11:0712:25

Rog

12:2513:42

Udveg

13:4215:00

Char

15:0016:17

Labh

16:1717:35

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 (Krishna 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 12:25 to 13:42 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 12:01 and 12:49 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 Swati. 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.