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Shukla Chaturdashi Krittika
Panchang

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Kartika Vikrama Samvat 2081 Shukla Paksha
Sunrise 06:59 IST, New Delhi
Sunset 17:24 IST, New Delhi
Moon in Vrishabha Taurus
Vara Guruvara Lord: Guru (Jupiter)
Pancha Anga

Five Limbs of the Day

01 — Vara · Weekday

Day

Thursday · Guruvara

Ruling Planet

Guru (Jupiter)

02 — Tithi · Lunar Day

Tithi at Sunrise

Shukla Chaturdashi

Position

14 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)

Tithi Ends

08:39 IST

03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion

Nakshatra at Sunrise

Krittika

Position & Lord

3 of 27 · Lord: Sun

Nakshatra Ends

14:55 IST

04 — Yoga

Yoga at Sunrise

Shiva

Position

20 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude

Yoga Ends

12:34 IST

05 — Karana · Half Tithi

Karana at Sunrise

Vanija

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

11:47 – 12:35

The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.

Rahu Kala

Period

13:30 – 14:48

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

08:17 – 09:35

Significance

Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.

Calendar Context

Hindu Calendar

Lunar Month Kartika
Paksha Shukla Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat 2081