Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sunrise
06:30
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:39
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Vrishabha
Taurus
Vara
Budhavara
Lord: Budha (Mercury)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Wednesday · Budhavara
Ruling Planet
Budha (Mercury)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Krishna Tritiya
Position
18 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
Tithi Ends
01:10 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Krittika
Position & Lord
3 of 27 · Lord: Sun
Nakshatra Ends
13:29 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Vyatipata
Position
17 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
07:20 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
11:41 – 12:29
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
12:05 – 13:29
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
09:18 – 10:41
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Ashvin
Paksha
Krishna
Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat
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