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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Monday, 17 May 2027

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Ravivara

Surya (Sun)

Tithi

Dwadashi

Shukla · #12

Until 21:19

Nakshatra

Swati

Until 21:31

Yoga

Parigha

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

05:31

🌇

Sunset

19:06

🌕

Moonrise

16:22

🌑

Moonset

03:45

Karana

Balava

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
11:5412:42

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

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
17:2419:06
Yamaganda
12:1814:00
Gulika Kaal
15:4217:24

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

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 05:31–19:06
Abhijit 11:54–12:42
Rahu Kaal 17:24–19:06
Yamaganda 12:18–14:00
Gulika 15:42–17:24

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Udveg

05:3107:13

Char

07:1308:55

Labh

08:5510:36

Amrit

10:3612:18

Kaal

12:1814:00

Shubh

14:0015:42

Rog

15:4217:24

Udveg

17:2419:06

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 Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha, day 12).

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 17:24 to 19:06 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 11:54 and 12:42 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.