Friday, August 9, 2024
Sunrise
05:48
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
19:06
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Kanya
Virgo
Vara
Shukravara
Lord: Shukra (Venus)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Friday · Shukravara
Ruling Planet
Shukra (Venus)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Shukla Panchami
Position
5 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)
Tithi Ends
03:15 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Hasta
Position & Lord
13 of 27 · Lord: Moon
Nakshatra Ends
02:44 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Siddha
Position
21 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
13:45 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Bava
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
12:03 – 12:51
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
10:47 – 12:27
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
05:48 – 07:27
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Ashadha
Paksha
Shukla
Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat
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