✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
1:54 AM
Moonset
11:57 AM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
till 4:21 AM
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 4:21 AM
Taitila
till 5:28 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddhi
till 9:58 AM
Vyatipata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
2:00 PM - 3:29 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:07 PM - 12:55 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:58 AM - 5:46 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:15 PM - 6:39 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:34 AM - 8:03 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:32 AM - 11:02 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:32 AM - 11:19 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:17 PM - 4:04 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:57 – 00:44
Mula Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 53m
🌗Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Last Quarter)
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.