✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Moonrise
7:31 AM
Moonset
9:09 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 2:32 AM
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 2:32 AM
Taitila
till 1:16 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Indra
till 7:01 PM
Vaidhriti
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
9:26 AM - 10:57 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:04 PM - 12:52 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:48 AM - 5:36 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:20 PM - 6:44 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:59 PM - 3:30 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:24 AM - 7:55 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:24 AM - 7:13 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:13 AM - 8:01 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
20:56 – 22:25
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 8m
🌒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.