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Panchang

Saturday, 20 December 2031 · New Delhi, India

Shukla SaptamiTithi MargashirshaAmanta month Vikram 2088Raktakshi Shaka 1953Virodhikrit Hemanta (Pre-winter)Dakshinayana
Sunrise Sunset Daylight · 10h 19m
☀︎Sunrise07:09 AM
☀︎Sunset05:28 PM
☾︎Moonrise11:39 AM
☾︎Moonset12:07 AM
Moon phaseWaxing • 40% illuminated

The Five Limbs (Panchang)

☾︎TithiSaptamiupto 06:14 PMthen Ashtami
✦︎NakshatraPurva BhadrapadaPada 1 · upto 03:19 AM, Dec 21then Uttara Bhadrapada
✤︎YogaSiddhiupto 08:00 PMthen Vyatipata
◐︎KaranaVanijaupto 06:14 PMthen Vishti
☉︎VaraSaturdayShanivaraLord · Saturn

Auspicious Yogas Today

✺︎Tripushkar YogaResults tend to repeat thrice.

Auspicious Timings Shubh Muhurat

MuhuratStartEnd
Abhijit MuhuratMost auspicious midday window11:58 AM12:39 PM
Brahma MuhuratIdeal for meditation & study05:33 AM06:21 AM

Inauspicious Timings Ashubh Kaal

PeriodStartEnd
Rahu KaalAvoid starting new ventures09:44 AM11:01 AM
YamagandaInauspicious for travel01:36 PM02:53 PM
Gulika KaalAvoid important work07:09 AM08:26 AM

Choghadiya Muhurat

Day Choghadiya

ChoghadiyaStartEnd
Kaal bad07:09 AM08:26 AM
Shubh good08:26 AM09:44 AM
Rog bad09:44 AM11:01 AM
Udveg bad11:01 AM12:19 PM
Char neutral12:19 PM01:36 PM
Labh good01:36 PM02:53 PM
Amrit good02:53 PM04:11 PM
Kaal bad04:11 PM05:28 PM

Night Choghadiya

ChoghadiyaStartEnd
Labh good05:28 PM07:11 PM
Amrit good07:11 PM08:53 PM
Kaal bad08:53 PM10:36 PM
Shubh good10:36 PM12:19 AM
Rog bad12:19 AM02:01 AM
Udveg bad02:01 AM03:44 AM
Char neutral03:44 AM05:27 AM
Labh good05:27 AM07:09 AM

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Calendar Details

PakshaShukla
Amanta MonthMargashirsha
Purnimanta MonthMargashirsha
Ritu (Season)Hemanta (Pre-winter)
AyanaDakshinayana
Vikram Samvat2088 · Raktakshi
Shaka Samvat1953 · Virodhikrit
Sun Sign (Rashi)Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Moon Sign (Rashi)Kumbha (Aquarius)
Moon NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada · Pada 1

Lagna Kundali at sunrise · 07:09 AM

North Indian (Lagna chart)
9 Su Ju 10 Ma 11 Mo 12 1 Ke 2 Sa 3 4 5 6 7 Ve Ra 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
SunSagittarius3° 39' 07"MargiUditaMula
MoonAquarius21° 41' 03"MargiUditaPurva Bhadrapada
MarsCapricorn28° 20' 01"MargiUditaDhanishta
MercuryScorpio12° 21' 24"MargiUditaAnuradha
JupiterSagittarius13° 18' 25"MargiCombustMula
VenusLibra24° 25' 11"MargiUditaVishakha
SaturnTaurus24° 32' 23"VakriUditaMrigashira
RahuLibra22° 28' 46"VakriUditaVishakha
KetuAries22° 28' 46"VakriUditaBharani

Computed with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ayanamsa (24.300°). 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.