✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Monday, December 21, 2026
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Moonrise
2:40 PM
Moonset
3:56 AM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Margashirsha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Dwadashi
Shukla Paksha
till 5:37 PM
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
till 2:25 PM, 22 Dec
Karana
Bava
till 7:01 AM
Balava
till 5:37 PM
Kaulava
till 4:04 AM, 22 Dec
Yoga
Shiva
till 5:07 AM
Siddha
till 1:31 AM, 22 Dec
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 1:09 PM onwardsKrittika Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
8:27 AM - 9:44 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
5:33 AM - 6:21 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:58 AM - 12:39 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:16 PM - 5:40 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
11:01 AM - 12:19 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:39 PM - 1:21 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Gulika Kaal
1:36 PM - 2:53 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
2:43 PM - 3:24 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
23:58 – 01:24
Krittika Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Margashirsha Shukla Pradosh Vrat
pradosh-vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:10h 19m
🌔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.