Saturday, December 20, 2025
Daily Panchang
Saturday, Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Amavasya till morning, then Pratipada begins. Amavasya is the new moon, a day for ancestors, quiet and reflection. The Moon is in Mula nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Purva Ashadha. Abhijit Muhurta (11:58 – 12:39) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (09:43 – 11:01). The Moon and the Sun are both in Dhanu rashi.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Margashirsha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Amavasya
from Previous day 04:59 till 07:13
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then
Shukla Pratipada
07:13 – Next day 09:11
Amavasya — the new moon. A day for pitru tarpan, quiet worship and rest; new starts are avoided.
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Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Mula · Pada 2
from Previous day 22:51 till Next day 01:21
Sharp nakshatra — favours decisive action, surgery, and matters needing focused force.
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Ganda
from Previous day 15:46 till 16:17
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then
Vriddhi
16:17 – Next day 16:35
An inauspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Naga
from Previous day 18:08 till 07:13
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then
Kimstughna
07:13 – 20:14
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then
Bava
20:14 – Next day 09:11
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
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.
Amavasya · Sat
Dec 20
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:0908:26 | ||
| 08:2609:43 | ||
| 09:4311:01 | ||
| 11:0112:18 | ||
| 12:1813:36 | ||
| 13:3614:53 | ||
| 14:5316:10 | ||
| 16:1017:28 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2819:11 | ||
| 19:1120:53 | ||
| 20:5322:36 | ||
| 22:3600:18 | ||
| 00:1802:01 | ||
| 02:0103:44 | ||
| 03:4405:26 | ||
| 05:2607:09 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 17m| 07:0908:26 | ||
| 08:2609:43 | ||
| 09:4311:01 | ||
| 11:0112:18 | ||
| 12:1813:36 | ||
| 13:3614:53 | ||
| 14:5316:10 | ||
| 16:1017:28 |
Night periods
8·1h 43m| 17:2819:11 | ||
| 19:1120:53 | ||
| 20:5322:36 | ||
| 22:3600:18 | ||
| 00:1802:01 | ||
| 02:0103:44 | ||
| 03:4405:26 | ||
| 05:2607:09 |
| 05:19–06:14 | ||
| 11:58–12:39 | ||
| 18:17–20:03 | ||
| 09:43–11:01 | ||
| 13:36–14:53 | ||
| 07:09–08:26 | ||
| 23:35–01:21 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:0908:00 | ||
| 08:0008:52 | ||
| 08:5209:43 | ||
| 09:4310:35 | ||
| 10:3511:27 | ||
| 11:2712:18 | ||
| 12:1813:10 | ||
| 13:1014:01 | ||
| 14:0114:53 | ||
| 14:5315:45 | ||
| 15:4516:36 | ||
| 16:3617:28 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:2818:36 | ||
| 18:3619:45 | ||
| 19:4520:53 | ||
| 20:5322:02 | ||
| 22:0223:10 | ||
| 23:1000:18 | ||
| 00:1801:27 | ||
| 01:2702:35 | ||
| 02:3503:44 | ||
| 03:4404:52 | ||
| 04:5206:01 | ||
| 06:0107:09 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on December 20, 2025?
- On December 20, 2025, Amavasya lasts till 07:13, then Shukla Pratipada begins.
- What is the nakshatra on December 20, 2025?
- The nakshatra is Mula and the yoga is Ganda.
- When are sunrise and sunset on December 20, 2025?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset is at 17:28.
- When is Rahu Kaal on December 20, 2025?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 09:43 to 11:01. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



