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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Daily Panchang

  • Sankashti Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha

Wednesday, Krishna Paksha. The Sankashti Chaturthi fast falls on this day. The tithi is Tritiya till morning, then Chaturthi begins. Tritiya is an auspicious day, good for travel and celebrations. The Moon is in Pushya nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Ashlesha. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal (12:17 – 13:35). The Moon is in Karka rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.

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Wednesday, 18 December

Sankashti Chaturthi

Vrat

Chandrodaya20:27

The fast is broken only after the Moon is sighted; the day is the one on which the Moon rises while Chaturthi stands.

The monthly fast for Ganesha, kept on the Krishna Chaturthi on which the moon rises while the tithi stands. Devotees fast from sunrise and break it only after sighting the moon; each month's Sankashti carries its own name, and one falling on a Tuesday is Angarki.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Krishna Tritiya

      from Previous day 10:56 till 10:06

    • then

      Krishna Chaturthi

      10:06 – Next day 10:03

    Tritiya — a generally auspicious day. Suited for travel and joyful occasions.

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.

  • AmantaMargashirsha
    PurnimantaPausha

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Pushya · Pada 2

      from 00:44 till Next day 00:58

    Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.

    • Indra

      from Previous day 21:10 till 19:33

    • then

      Vaidhriti

      19:33 – Next day 18:33

    An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Vishti

      from Previous day 22:25 till 10:06

    • then

      Bava

      10:06 – 21:58

    • then

      Balava

      21:58 – Next day 10:03

    Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.

Day at a glance

A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.

A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.

Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Krishna Tritiya · Wed

00061218Labh · 07:08 – 08:25Amrit · 08:25 – 09:42Kaal · 09:42 – 11:00Shubh · 11:00 – 12:17Rog · 12:17 – 13:35Udveg · 13:35 – 14:52Chal · 14:52 – 16:10Labh · 16:10 – 17:27Udveg · 17:27 – 19:10Shubh · 19:10 – 20:52Amrit · 20:52 – 22:35Chal · 22:35 – 00:18Rog · 00:18 – 02:00Kaal · 02:00 – 03:43Labh · 03:43 – 05:26Udveg · 05:26 – 07:08Laabam · 07:08 – 08:25Dhanam · 08:25 – 09:42Sugam · 09:42 – 11:00Soram · 11:00 – 12:17Visham · 12:17 – 13:35Uthi · 13:35 – 14:52Amirdha · 14:52 – 16:10Rogam · 16:10 – 17:27Uthi · 17:27 – 19:10Amirdha · 19:10 – 20:52Rogam · 20:52 – 22:35Laabam · 22:35 – 00:18Dhanam · 00:18 – 02:00Sugam · 02:00 – 03:43Soram · 03:43 – 05:26Visham · 05:26 – 07:08Brahma Muhurta · 05:18 – 06:13Amrit Kaal · 18:30 – 20:07Rahu Kaal · 12:17 – 13:35Yamaganda Kaal · 08:25 – 09:42Gulika Kaal · 11:00 – 12:17Varjyam · 08:48 – 10:25Mercury · 07:08 – 07:59Moon · 07:59 – 08:51Saturn · 08:51 – 09:42Jupiter · 09:42 – 10:34Mars · 10:34 – 11:26Sun · 11:26 – 12:17Venus · 12:17 – 13:09Mercury · 13:09 – 14:01Moon · 14:01 – 14:52Saturn · 14:52 – 15:44Jupiter · 15:44 – 16:35Mars · 16:35 – 17:27Sun · 17:27 – 18:36Venus · 18:36 – 19:44Mercury · 19:44 – 20:52Moon · 20:52 – 22:01Saturn · 22:01 – 23:09Jupiter · 23:09 – 00:18Mars · 00:18 – 01:26Sun · 01:26 – 02:34Venus · 02:34 – 03:43Mercury · 03:43 – 04:51Moon · 04:51 – 06:00Saturn · 06:00 – 07:08

Dec 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m
07:08
08:25
09:42
11:00
12:17
13:35
14:52
16:10

Night periods

8·1h 43m
17:27
19:10
20:52
22:35
00:18
02:00
03:43
05:26

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m
07:08
08:25
09:42
11:00
12:17
13:35
14:52
16:10

Night periods

8·1h 43m
17:27
19:10
20:52
22:35
00:18
02:00
03:43
05:26
05:18–06:13
18:30–20:07
12:17–13:35
08:25–09:42
11:00–12:17
08:48–10:25

Daytime hours

12·52 min
07:08
07:59
08:51
09:42
10:34
11:26
12:17
13:09
14:01
14:52
15:44
16:35

Night hours

12·1h 8m
17:27
18:36
19:44
20:52
22:01
23:09
00:18
01:26
02:34
03:43
04:51
06:00

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on December 18, 2024?
On December 18, 2024, Krishna Tritiya lasts till 10:06, then Krishna Chaturthi begins.
What is the nakshatra on December 18, 2024?
The nakshatra is Pushya and the yoga is Indra.
When are sunrise and sunset on December 18, 2024?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset is at 17:27.
When is Rahu Kaal on December 18, 2024?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 12:17 to 13:35. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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