Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sunrise
05:30
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
19:05
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Karka
Cancer
Vara
Budhavara
Lord: Budha (Mercury)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Wednesday · Budhavara
Ruling Planet
Budha (Mercury)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Shukla Ashtami
Position
8 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Ashlesha
Position & Lord
9 of 27 · Lord: Mercury
Nakshatra Ends
15:32 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Vriddhi
Position
11 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
07:45 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Vishti
Note
Each tithi is divided into two karanas; this is the karana prevailing at sunrise.
Daily Timings
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods (IST)
Abhijit Muhurta — Most Auspicious
11:54 – 12:42
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
12:18 – 13:59
Significance
Ruled by Rahu. Traditionally avoided for new beginnings, travel, or important decisions. Occurs in a different 1.5-hour slot each day of the week.
Gulika Kala
Period
08:54 – 10:36
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Vaishakha
Paksha
Shukla
Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat
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