Sunday, December 13, 2026
Sunrise
07:05
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:26
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Makara
Capricorn
Vara
Ravivara
Lord: Surya (Sun)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Sunday · Ravivara
Ruling Planet
Surya (Sun)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Shukla Chaturthi
Position
4 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)
Tithi Ends
16:49 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Shravana
Position & Lord
22 of 27 · Lord: Moon
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Dhruva
Position
12 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
12:14 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
11:51 – 12:39
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
16:08 – 17:26
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
13:33 – 14:50
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
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