✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Monday, February 23, 2026
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Moonrise
10:12 AM
Moonset
12:29 AM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 9:10 AM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Bharani
till 4:34 PM
Krittika
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:10 AM
Garaja
till 8:08 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Brahma
till 10:19 AM
Indra
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
8:18 AM - 9:43 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:10 PM - 12:58 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
5:16 AM - 6:04 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:04 PM - 6:28 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
11:09 AM - 12:34 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
2:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:57 PM - 1:43 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:14 PM - 3:59 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
02:58 – 04:29
Bharani Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 24m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (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.