Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Sunrise
05:39
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
19:17
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Kumbha
Aquarius
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
Krishna Tritiya
Position
18 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
Tithi Ends
07:34 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Shatabhisha
Position & Lord
24 of 27 · Lord: Rahu
Nakshatra Ends
18:17 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Saubhagya
Position
4 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
11:12 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
12:04 – 12:52
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
12:28 – 14:10
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
09:03 – 10:45
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Ashadha
Paksha
Krishna
Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat
2080