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Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Moonrise
7:23 AM
Moonset
7:09 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Aquarius
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 4:59 PM
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
till 9:16 PM
Purva Bhadrapada
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kimstughna
till 5:19 AM
Bava
till 4:59 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Parigha
till 12:28 AM
Shiva
till 10:45 PM
Siddha
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
12:35 PM - 1:59 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
5:21 AM - 6:09 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:12 PM - 12:57 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:01 PM - 6:25 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
8:21 AM - 9:46 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:10 AM - 12:35 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:12 PM - 12:57 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 16m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing 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.