What is today's Tithi and end time in New Delhi, Delhi, IN?

Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Ashtami in New Delhi, Delhi, IN, continuing until 17:26:10.

What is the Rahu Kaal timing today in New Delhi, Delhi, IN?

Rahu Kaal today in New Delhi, Delhi, IN is from 09:28:27 to 10:58:59. It is advised to avoid beginning critical auspicious activities during this time.

What is the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat today?

Today's auspicious Abhijit Muhurat in New Delhi, Delhi, IN is from 12:05:24 to 12:53:41.

What are the five limbs (Pancha-Anga) of Vedic Panchang?

The five fundamental limbs of Vedic Panchang are Tithi (Lunar day), Vaar (Weekday), Nakshatra (Lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-solar combination), and Karana (Half-tithi).

What is Abhijit Muhurat and why is it considered auspicious?

Abhijit Muhurat is the 8th Muhurta of the day occurring roughly around local solar noon. Blessed by Lord Vishnu, it neutralizes minor astrological afflictions and is ideal for ceremonies and investments.

Why do sunrise, sunset, and Tithi timings differ by city?

In Vedic astrology, a day begins at local sunrise rather than midnight. Geographic latitude and longitude determine local sunrise timing, causing shifts between different cities.

What are Purnimanta and Amanta lunar months?

Purnimanta calendar ends the lunar month on Purnima (Full Moon) followed in North India. Amanta calendar ends the month on Amavasya (New Moon) followed in Western and Southern India.

Panchang For Saturday, 18 March 2028

The Daily Panchang for Saturday, 18 March 2028, exclusively curated for New Delhi, Delhi, IN, India, by Astrology Divine, is a profound astrological guide for the day. Rooted in Vedic traditions, this Panchang encompasses crucial elements such as tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (constellation), yoga, and karana. Tailored specifically for the unique energy of New Delhi, Delhi, IN, it serves as an invaluable tool for individuals adhering to Hindu traditions. Providing precise insights into auspicious and inauspicious timings, this Daily Panchang becomes a trusted companion for planning daily activities, religious ceremonies, and cultural events, aligning them with the cosmic energies of that particular day. Astrology Divine ensures a spiritually attuned and harmonious approach to Saturday, 18 March 2028, in New Delhi, Delhi, IN.

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Sky

Time (24H)

Tithi

Nakshatra

Yoga

Karana

Muhurats

Daytime

Nighttime

06:27 AM

06:31 PM

06:26 AM

9 AM

12 PM

3 PM

6 PM

9 PM

12 AM

3 AM

6 AM

Ashtami (Krishna) upto 05:26 PM

Navami (Krishna) upto 07:13 PM

Moola upto 11:33 PM

Purva Ashadha upto 02:00 AM

Vyatipata upto 09:38 PM

Variyana upto 10:03 PM

Kaulava upto 05:26 PM

Gara upto 07:13 PM

Gulika Kaal

Kalavela

Varjyam

Dur Muhurtam

Yamaghanta

Rahu Kaal

Kulika

Abhijit

Yamaganda

Vijaya Muhurta

Amrit Kaal

Kantaka

Godhuli Muhurta

Varjyam

Nishita Muhurta

Brahma Muhurta

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Sun & Moon Timings Vasant Ritu

Sunrise 06:27 AM

Sunset 06:31 PM

Moonrise 01:23 AM

Moonset 11:40 AM

Sun Sign	Pisces ♓ Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada (Pad 1) • Lord: Saturn
Moon Sign	Sagittarius ♐ Nakshatra: Moola (Pad 2) • Lord: Ketu
Ayana	Uttarayana Commencing from ‘Makar Sankranti’ each year, this phase marks the Sun’s movement toward the North. During this highly auspicious interval, the daylight hours (Dinmaan) continuously increase while the night hours (Raatrimaan) decrease. The sunrise direction shifts from South-East toward North-East. This period encompasses the seasons of Shishir (Winter), Vasant (Spring), and Greeshma (Summer), each lasting for two months.
Ritu	Vasant
Day / Night Duration	12:04:21 / 11:54:29
Solar Noon (Madhyahna)	12:29 PM

Panchang Elements 5 Core Angas

Tithi	Ashtami Krishna Paksha upto 05:26 PM Deity: Vasus • Type: Jaya • Next: Navami (Krishna)
Nakshatra	Moola Pad 2 upto 11:33 PM Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction/Dissolution) • Lord: Ketu (Fire) • Next: Purva Ashadha
Yog	Vyatipata upto 09:38 PM (Calamity) — prone to sudden mishaps and reversals, fickle and unreliable. • Next: Variyana
Karan	Kaulava upto 05:26 PM Next: Taitila
Vaar (Day)	Saturday / Shanivara

Hindu Month & Year Vedic Era

Vikram Samvat	2084 Roudri Lord: Moon • Those born in this year will have a short life, heavy physique, and may be inclined to do bad deeds. They may become a menace to others.
Shaka Samvat	1949 Plavanga Lord: Brahma • Those born in this year will be hard-working and helpful to others but may suffer from diseases.
Gujarati Samvat	2083 Saddhartha Lord: Sun
Kali Samvat / Kaliyuga	5128
Purnimanta / Amanta	Chaitra / Phalguna
Pravishte (Solar Day)	4
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.257902°

Auspicious Timing (Shubh Kaal) Auspicious

Abhijit Muhurta	12:05 PM – 12:53 PM
Brahma Muhurta	04:52 AM – 05:39 AM
Vijaya Muhurta	02:30 PM – 03:18 PM
Godhuli Muhurta	06:31 PM – 06:55 PM
Amrit Kalam	04:42 PM – 06:25 PM
Nishita Muhurta (Midnight)	12:05 AM – 12:52 AM (Next Day)
Pratah Sandhya	05:15 AM – 06:27 AM
Sayahna Sandhya	06:31 PM – 07:43 PM

Inauspicious Timing (Ashubh Kaal) Avoid New Tasks

Rahu Kalam	09:28 AM – 10:58 AM
Yamaganda Kalam	02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Gulika Kalam	06:27 AM – 07:57 AM
Dur Muhurtam	08:03 AM – 08:52 AM
Kulika Muhurta	11:17 AM – 12:05 PM
Kantaka Muhurta	04:55 PM – 05:43 PM
Kalavela Muhurta	06:27 AM – 07:15 AM
Varjyam	06:25 AM – 08:08 AM 09:50 PM – 11:33 PM

Havan, Puja & Travel Shool Rituals Guide

Agnivasa (Havan/Yagya)	Patala (Nadir) Dhananasha (Financial Loss) Agni resides in Underworld (Patala). Inauspicious for performing Havan.
Shivavasa (Rudrabhishek)	with Gauri Sukha Sampatti (Prosperity) Lord Shiva resides with Devi Gauri. Auspicious for Rudrabhishek.
Disha Shool	East Remedy: Consume Ginger or Mustard oil
Homahuti Planet	Saturn (♄)
Moon Nivash	EastRahu: East
Anandadi Yog	Gadaya Deterioration (Bhaya)

Cosmic Cabinet of the Year (Samvat 2084) Mantri Mandala

Raja (King)

Venus

Mantri (Minister)

Mercury

Senadhipati (Commander)

Mars

Dhanyadhipati (Grains)

Jupiter

Sasyadhipati (Greens)

Venus

Meghadhipati (Monsoon)

Mars

Dhanadhipati (Economy)

Venus

Rasadhipati (Fluids)

Sun

Chandra & Tara Bala Favorable Today

Favorable Moon Signs:

Favorable Nakshatras (Tara Bala):

Aswini Bharani Krittika Mrigashirsha Punarvasu Ashlesha Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Chitra Vishakha Jyeshtha Moola Purva Ashadha Uttara Ashadha Dhanishta Purva Bhadrapada Revati

Other Calendars and Epoch Epoch Chronology

Kaliyuga	5129 Years
Kali Ahargana	1873383 Days
National Civil Date	🇮🇳Phalguna 28, 1949 Shaka
National Nirayana Date	🇮🇳Chaitra 06, 1949 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.257902°
Rata Die	740424
Julian Date	March 05, 2028 CE
Julian Day / MJD	2461848.5 Days / 61848 Days

Today's Planetary Transit & Sunrise Lagna Chart

Astronomical planetary positions & rising ascendant at sunrise

Sunrise Chart 18 Mar 2028

Daily Lagna Kundli for New Delhi, Delhi, IN

Planet	Sign	Degree	Nakshatra (Pad)	Motion
Sun	Pisces	03° 42'	Uttara Bhadrapada Pad 1	Direct
Moon	Sagittarius	04° 27'	Moola Pad 2	Direct
Mars	Pisces	04° 21'	Uttara Bhadrapada Pad 1	Direct
Mercury	Aquarius	12° 51'	Shatabhisha Pad 2	Direct
Jupiter	Leo	27° 38'	Uttara Phalguni Pad 1	Retrograde
Venus	Aries	19° 41'	Bharani Pad 2	Direct
Saturn	Aries	02° 31'	Aswini Pad 1	Direct
Rahu	Capricorn	05° 10'	Uttara Ashadha Pad 3	Retrograde
Ketu	Cancer	05° 10'	Pushya Pad 1	Retrograde
Ascendant	Pisces	02° 16'	Purva Bhadrapada Pad 4	Direct

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Vedic Wisdom

Understanding the 5 Pillars of Vedic Panchang

The word Panchang is derived from Sanskrit: Pancha (Five) + Anga (Limbs). Aligning important actions with these cosmic vibrations brings harmony and success.

1. Tithi (Lunar Day)

A Tithi represents the longitudinal angle between the Sun and Moon increasing by 12°. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month divided into Shukla Paksha (Waxing) and Krishna Paksha (Waning). Each Tithi governs specific emotional and spiritual energies.

2. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

The ecliptic is divided into 27 Nakshatras of 13°20' each. The Nakshatra occupied by the Moon at any given moment deeply influences mental disposition, travel auspiciousness, and ceremony outcomes.

3. Yoga (Luni-Solar Harmony)

Yoga is calculated by adding the celestial longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 parts. Auspicious Yogas like Sarvartha Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi, and Sobhana enhance success in auspicious undertakings.

4. Karana (Half Tithi)

A Karana is exactly half of a Tithi (6° separation). There are 11 Karanas (4 fixed, 7 movable). Karanas help determine specific micro-windows for financial, medical, or construction tasks.

5. Vaar (Solar Weekday)

The day of the week ruled by the planetary lord from local sunrise to next sunrise (Ravivaar = Sun, Somvaar = Moon, Mangalvaar = Mars, Budhvaar = Mercury, Guruvaar = Jupiter, Shukravaar = Venus, Shanivaar = Saturn).

Why Rahu Kaal is Avoided

Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute daily period ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is strictly avoided for starting new businesses, signing contracts, marriage ceremonies, or property registrations to prevent unforeseen obstacles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Daily Panchang FAQs

Common queries regarding Hindu calendar timings, auspicious Muhurats, and Panchang calculation methods.

Drik Panchang calculations are based on exact observable sidereal planetary coordinates (Chitrapaksha / Lahiri Ayanamsha) verified by modern astronomical observations (NASA/JPL Ephemeris). Traditional Surya Siddhanta uses classical mean motion algorithms without contemporary observational corrections. Astrology Divine uses high-precision Drik algorithms for accurate local sunrise and muhurat timings.

Abhijit Muhurat is the 8th Muhurta of the day occurring roughly around local solar noon (approx 24 minutes before and 24 minutes after mid-day). Blessed by Lord Vishnu, it has the unique power to neutralize numerous minor astrological afflictions and is ideal for starting journeys, ceremonies, and investments (except on Wednesdays).

In Vedic astrology, a day begins at local sunrise rather than midnight. Because geographic latitude, longitude, and elevation determine the exact moment the Sun's upper limb crosses the local horizon, Panchang elements, Rahu Kaal, and Chaughadiyas shift by several minutes between different cities.

Purnimanta calendar ends the lunar month on Purnima (Full Moon day) and is predominantly followed in North Indian states (Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, MP, Punjab). Amanta calendar ends the month on Amavasya (New Moon day) and is followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Traveling in the Disha Shool direction is astrologically discouraged. However, if unavoidable, traditional Vedic remedies suggest consuming specific items before departure: Sunday (Ghee/Paan), Monday (Look in Mirror/Drink Milk), Tuesday (Jaggery/Coriander), Wednesday (Sesame seeds/Jaggery), Thursday (Curd/Mustard), Friday (Curd/Barley), Saturday (Ginger/Mustard Oil).