Saturday, November 16, 2024
Sunrise
06:45
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:27
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Vrishabha
Taurus
Vara
Shanivara
Lord: Shani (Saturn)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Saturday · Shanivara
Ruling Planet
Shani (Saturn)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Krishna Pratipada
Position
16 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
Tithi Ends
23:57 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Krittika
Position & Lord
3 of 27 · Lord: Sun
Nakshatra Ends
19:34 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Parigha
Position
19 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
23:51 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Balava
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
11:42 – 12:30
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
09:26 – 10:46
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
14:46 – 16:07
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Ashvin
Paksha
Krishna
Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat
2080