✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Moonrise
12:54 PM
Moonset
2:44 AM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:42 AM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Mrigashirsha
till 12:11 PM
Ardra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 2:42 AM
Taitila
till 1:38 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 1:28 AM
Priti
till 10:33 PM
Ayushman
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 - 3:26 PM
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
5:13 AM - 6:01 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:06 PM - 6:30 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:49 AM - 8:15 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:42 AM - 11:08 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:39 AM - 11:25 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
20:07 – 21:38
Ardra Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 29m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.