Saturday, March 2, 2024
Sunrise
06:44
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
18:22
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Tula
Libra
Vara
Shanivara
Lord: Shani (Saturn)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Saturday · Shanivara
Ruling Planet
Shani (Saturn)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Krishna Shashti
Position
21 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
Tithi Ends
07:58 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Vishakha
Position & Lord
16 of 27 · Lord: Jupiter
Nakshatra Ends
14:42 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Vyaghata
Position
13 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
18:04 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Vanija
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
12:09 – 12:57
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
09:39 – 11:06
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
15:28 – 16:55
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Magha
Paksha
Krishna
Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat
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