✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Monday, August 17, 2026
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Moonrise
10:17 AM
Moonset
9:37 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Bhadrapada
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:01 PM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 4:52 AM
Balava
till 5:01 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 4:07 AM
Shubha
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
7:29 AM - 9:08 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:01 PM - 12:49 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:15 AM - 5:03 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:46 PM - 7:10 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:46 AM - 12:25 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
2:03 PM - 3:41 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:51 PM - 1:43 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:28 PM - 4:21 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
12:14 – 13:54
Chitra Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 7m
🌒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.