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Panchang

Tuesday, 31 December 2024 · New Delhi, India

Shukla PratipadaTithi PaushaAmanta month Vikram 2081Pingala Shaka 1946Krodhi Hemanta (Pre-winter)Dakshinayana
Sunrise Sunset Daylight · 10h 21m
☀︎Sunrise07:14 AM
☀︎Sunset05:35 PM
☾︎Moonrise07:42 AM
☾︎Moonset05:52 PM
Moon phaseWaxing • 0% illuminated

The Five Limbs (Panchang)

☾︎TithiPratipadaupto 03:24 AM, Jan 1then Dwitiya
✦︎NakshatraPurva AshadhaPada 2 · upto 12:04 AM, Jan 1then Uttara Ashadha
✤︎YogaDhruvaupto 06:59 PMthen Vyaghata
◐︎KaranaKimstughnaupto 03:44 PMthen Bava
☉︎VaraTuesdayMangalavaraLord · Mars

Auspicious Yogas Today

No special Shubh Yoga — such as Sarvartha Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi, Ravi/Guru Pushya or Dwi/Tripushkar — falls on this day.

Auspicious Timings Shubh Muhurat

MuhuratStartEnd
Abhijit MuhuratMost auspicious midday window12:04 PM12:45 PM
Brahma MuhuratIdeal for meditation & study05:38 AM06:26 AM

Inauspicious Timings Ashubh Kaal

PeriodStartEnd
Rahu KaalAvoid starting new ventures03:00 PM04:17 PM
YamagandaInauspicious for travel09:49 AM11:07 AM
Gulika KaalAvoid important work12:24 PM01:42 PM

Choghadiya Muhurat

Day Choghadiya

ChoghadiyaStartEnd
Rog bad07:14 AM08:31 AM
Udveg bad08:31 AM09:49 AM
Char neutral09:49 AM11:07 AM
Labh good11:07 AM12:24 PM
Amrit good12:24 PM01:42 PM
Kaal bad01:42 PM03:00 PM
Shubh good03:00 PM04:17 PM
Rog bad04:17 PM05:35 PM

Night Choghadiya

ChoghadiyaStartEnd
Kaal bad05:35 PM07:17 PM
Shubh good07:17 PM09:00 PM
Rog bad09:00 PM10:42 PM
Udveg bad10:42 PM12:24 AM
Char neutral12:24 AM02:07 AM
Labh good02:07 AM03:49 AM
Amrit good03:49 AM05:32 AM
Kaal bad05:32 AM07:14 AM

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Calendar Details

PakshaShukla
Amanta MonthPausha
Purnimanta MonthPausha
Ritu (Season)Hemanta (Pre-winter)
AyanaDakshinayana
Vikram Samvat2081 · Pingala
Shaka Samvat1946 · Krodhi
Sun Sign (Rashi)Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Moon Sign (Rashi)Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Moon NakshatraPurva Ashadha · Pada 2

Lagna Kundali at sunrise · 07:14 AM

North Indian (Lagna chart)
9 Su Mo 10 11 Ve Sa 12 Ra 1 2 Ju 3 4 Ma 5 6 Ke 7 8 Me

The Lagna (Ascendant) at sunrise is Sagittarius. House 1 holds the Lagna; each cell’s small number is its zodiac sign (1 = Aries … 12 = Pisces).

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Planetary Positions at sunrise · sidereal (Lahiri)

PlanetSignDegreeMotionStateNakshatra
SunSagittarius15° 40' 04"MargiUditaPurva Ashadha
MoonSagittarius17° 19' 29"MargiCombustPurva Ashadha
MarsCancer8° 00' 38"VakriUditaPushya
MercuryScorpio24° 29' 25"MargiUditaJyeshtha
JupiterTaurus19° 06' 29"VakriUditaRohini
VenusAquarius2° 30' 53"MargiUditaDhanishta
SaturnAquarius20° 15' 17"MargiUditaPurva Bhadrapada
RahuPisces7° 20' 39"VakriUditaUttara Bhadrapada
KetuVirgo7° 20' 39"VakriUditaUttara Phalguni

Computed with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ayanamsa (24.202°). Want your personal chart? Generate a free Kundli or try your numerology.

Panchang — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panchang?

Panchang (literally "five limbs") is the Hindu Vedic calendar for a day. Its five elements are Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga, Karana and Vara (weekday). AstroAsk computes them from precise astronomy for your chosen date and city.

What is Rahu Kaal and why does it matter?

Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period of roughly 90 minutes each day, traditionally avoided for starting new or important work. It is one-eighth of the daylight and its slot changes with the weekday — AstroAsk shows the exact times for your location.

What is the most auspicious time today?

Abhijit Muhurat — the eighth of the day's fifteen muhurtas, centred on local noon — is considered the most auspicious window for new beginnings. Brahma Muhurat before sunrise is ideal for meditation and study.

How accurate is the AstroAsk Panchang?

Sunrise, sunset, tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are computed from real planetary positions (Lahiri sidereal ayanamsa) and typically match leading almanacs within a couple of minutes.

What is the difference between Amanta and Purnimanta months?

Both name the lunar month but use different end points: an Amanta month ends at the new moon (Amavasya), while a Purnimanta month ends at the full moon (Purnima). AstroAsk shows both.