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Panchang For Saturday, 18 May 2024

The Daily Panchang for Saturday, 18 May 2024, 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 May 2024, in New Delhi, Delhi, IN.

Baana: Agni
Fire / Danger

24-Hour Visual Panchang Timeline

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Saturday, 18 May 2024 New Delhi, Delhi, IN • 24-hour cycle from Sunrise to Sunrise
Auspicious Inauspicious Day Night
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Time (24H)
Tithi
Nakshatra
Yoga
Karana
Muhurats
Daytime
Nighttime
05:29 AM
07:07 PM
05:28 AM
6 AM
9 AM
12 PM
3 PM
6 PM
9 PM
12 AM
3 AM
Dasami (Sukla) upto 11:23 AM
Ekadasi (Sukla) upto 01:51 PM
Uttara Phalguni upto 12:24 AM
Hasta upto 03:21 AM
Harshana upto 10:24 AM
Vajra upto 11:23 AM
Gara upto 11:23 AM
Vishti ⚠️ upto 01:51 PM
Gulika Kaal
Kalavela
Varjyam
Dur Muhurtam
Yamaghanta
Rahu Kaal
Kulika
Abhijit
Yamaganda
Vijaya Muhurta
Amrit Kaal
Kantaka
Godhuli Muhurta
Nishita Muhurta
Bhadra
Brahma Muhurta
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Sun & Moon Timings Greeshma Ritu
Sunrise 05:29 AM
Sunset 07:07 PM
Moonrise 02:32 PM
Moonset 02:24 AM (Next Day)
Sun Sign Taurus Taurus ♉︎ Nakshatra: Krittika (Pad 3) • Lord: Sun
Moon Sign Virgo Virgo ♍︎ Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni (Pad 2) • Lord: Sun
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 Greeshma
Day / Night Duration 13:38:06 / 10:21:24
Solar Noon (Madhyahna) 12:18 PM
Panchang Elements 5 Core Angas
Tithi Dasami Sukla Paksha upto 11:23 AM Deity: Dharma • Type: Purna • Next: Ekadasi (Sukla)
Nakshatra Uttara Phalguni Pad 2 upto 12:24 AM (Next Day) Deity: Aryaman (The God of Patronage and Kindness) • Lord: Sun (Earth) • Next: Hasta
Yog Harshana upto 10:24 AM (Thrilling) — intelligent, delights in merriment and humor. • Next: Vajra
Karan Gara upto 11:23 AM Next: Vanija
Vaar (Day) Saturday / Shanivara
Hindu Month & Year Vedic Era
Vikram Samvat 2081 Pingala Lord: Rahu • Those who are born this year will suffer from ailments of his head.
Shaka Samvat 1946 Krodhi Lord: Saturn • A person of this year will always hurry about things and spoil his undertakings. He may also be of loose morals.
Gujarati Samvat 2080 Nala Lord: Saturn
Kali Samvat / Kaliyuga 5124
Purnimanta / Amanta Jyestha / Jyestha
Pravishte (Solar Day) 4
Lahiri Ayanamsha 24.204350°
Auspicious Timing (Shubh Kaal) Auspicious
Abhijit Muhurta 11:51 AM – 12:45 PM
Brahma Muhurta 04:06 AM – 04:47 AM
Vijaya Muhurta 02:34 PM – 03:29 PM
Godhuli Muhurta 07:07 PM – 07:28 PM
Amrit Kalam
04:16 PM – 06:05 PM
Nishita Muhurta (Midnight) 11:57 PM – 12:38 AM (Next Day)
Pratah Sandhya 04:27 AM – 05:29 AM
Sayahna Sandhya 07:07 PM – 08:09 PM
Active Auspicious Yogas Today:
Ravi Yog A powerful yoga formed by the Sun and Moon. It is known to destroy inauspicious effects and is excellent for new beginnings.
Inauspicious Timing (Ashubh Kaal) Avoid New Tasks
Rahu Kalam 08:53 AM – 10:36 AM
Yamaganda Kalam 02:00 PM – 03:42 PM
Gulika Kalam 05:29 AM – 07:11 AM
Dur Muhurtam
07:18 AM – 08:12 AM
Kulika Muhurta 10:56 AM – 11:51 AM
Kantaka Muhurta 05:18 PM – 06:12 PM
Kalavela Muhurta 05:29 AM – 06:23 AM
Varjyam
05:26 AM – 07:14 AM
Havan, Puja & Travel Shool Rituals Guide
Agnivasa (Havan/Yagya) Prithvi (Earth)
Sarva Siddhiprada (Complete Success)
Agni resides on Earth. Highly auspicious for performing Havan and Yagya.
Shivavasa (Rudrabhishek) in Krida
Kashta (Trouble)
Lord Shiva is engaged in divine play/games. Inauspicious for Rudrabhishek.
Disha Shool East
Remedy: Consume Ginger or Mustard oil
Homahuti Planet Saturn (♄)
Moon Nivash SouthRahu: East
Anandadi Yog Uthpatha
Death (Prana Nasha)
Cosmic Cabinet of the Year (Samvat 2081) Mantri Mandala
Raja (King)
Mars
Mantri (Minister)
Sun
Senadhipati (Commander)
Saturn
Dhanyadhipati (Grains)
Moon
Sasyadhipati (Greens)
Mars
Meghadhipati (Monsoon)
Saturn
Dhanadhipati (Economy)
Mars
Rasadhipati (Fluids)
Jupiter
Other Calendars and Epoch Epoch Chronology
Kaliyuga 5125 Years
Kali Ahargana 1871983 Days
National Civil Date 🇮🇳Vaishakha 28, 1946 Shaka
National Nirayana Date 🇮🇳Jyeshtha 06, 1946 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha 24.204350°
Rata Die 739024
Julian Date May 05, 2024 CE
Julian Day / MJD 2460448.5 Days / 60448 Days
Today's Planetary Transit & Sunrise Lagna Chart

Astronomical planetary positions & rising ascendant at sunrise

Sunrise Chart 18 May 2024
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Daily Lagna Kundli for New Delhi, Delhi, IN
Planet Sign Degree Nakshatra (Pad) Motion
Sun TaurusTaurus 03° 21' Krittika Pad 3 Direct
Moon VirgoVirgo 00° 41' Uttara Phalguni Pad 2 Direct
Mars PiscesPisces 19° 06' Revati Pad 1 Direct
Mercury AriesAries 08° 45' Aswini Pad 3 Direct
Jupiter TaurusTaurus 03° 55' Krittika Pad 3 Direct
Venus AriesAries 28° 36' Krittika Pad 1 Direct
Saturn AquariusAquarius 23° 45' Purva Bhadrapada Pad 2 Direct
Rahu PiscesPisces 19° 22' Revati Pad 1 Retrograde
Ketu VirgoVirgo 19° 22' Hasta Pad 3 Retrograde
Ascendant TaurusTaurus 02° 16' Krittika Pad 2 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).
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