✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
5:21 AM
Moonset
4:54 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:24 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 9:24 AM
Vishti
till 9:00 PM
Shakuni
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:15 AM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:05 PM - 12:53 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:53 AM - 5:41 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:29 PM - 1:59 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:53 AM - 9:41 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:29 PM - 3:18 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:30 – 15:05
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 1m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- 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.