Panchang for New Delhi

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiNavami
NakshatraShatabhisha upto 6:09 AM, Purva Bhadrapada— Lord: mars, Deity: Vasus
YogaDhruva upto 8:04 AM, Vyaghata
KaranaBalava upto 6:41 PM, Kaulava
VarWednesday· बुधवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
5:26 PM
Moonrise
1:18 PM
Moonset
1:06 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Kumbha· कुंभ
Sun Rashi
Vrishchika· वृश्चिक
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Vishakha
· विशाखा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta5:09 AM5:57 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:41 AM12:29 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:05 PM2:47 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:02 PM5:50 PM48m
Amrit Kaal10:29 PM12:11 AM1h 42m
Nishita Muhurta11:42 PM12:30 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM1:25 PM1h 20m
Gulika Kaal10:45 AM12:05 PM1h 20m
Yama Ghanta8:05 AM9:25 AM1h 20m
Dur Muhurtam 111:45 AM12:28 PM43m
Dur Muhurtam 212:33 PM1:16 PM43m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Kartik· कार्तिक
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Sharad· शरद
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: New Delhi (28.62°N, 77.21°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

New Delhi, India
Panchang
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Kartik · कार्तिक • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 6:45 AM
🌅 5:26 PM
Day: 10h 40m
★★★★★

Intense

तीव्र

Fierce, destructive (of evil), transformative. Like Kali's sword cutting through ignorance.

Tithi
Ashtami
अष्टमी
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Yoga
Dhruva
ध्रुव
Karana
Bava
बव

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Kumbha • Dhanishta Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 11
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 10
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 9
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 8
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 7
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 6
♎
Libra
तुला
House 5
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 4
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 3
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 2
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 1
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 12
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Pratyari
Bharani
भरणी
Kshema
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Vipat
Rohini
रोहिणी
Sampat
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Janma
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Parama Mitra
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Mitra
Pushya
पुष्य
Naidhana
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Sadhaka
Magha
माघा
Pratyari
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Kshema
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Vipat
Hasta
हस्त
Sampat
Chitra
चित्रा
Janma
Swati
स्वाति
Parama Mitra
Vishakha
विशाखा
Mitra
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Naidhana
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Sadhaka
Mula
मूल
Pratyari
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Kshema
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Vipat
Shravana
श्रवण
Sampat
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Janma
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Parama Mitra
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Mitra
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Naidhana
Revati
रेवती
Sadhaka
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)

Upcoming Festival

Dev Deepawaliin 6 days

देव दीपावली

BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:41 AM – 12:29 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
10:29 PM – 12:11 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:05 PM – 2:47 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:02 PM – 5:50 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
12:05 PM – 1:25 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
8:05 AM – 9:25 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
VarjyamAvoid
12:15 PM – 1:57 PM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Ka8:05
Sh9:25
Ro10:45
Ud12:05
Ud1:25
Ch2:45
La4:05
Am5:25
Amri7:06
Char8:46
Roga10:26
Kala12:06
Labh1:46
Udve3:26
Shub5:06
Shub
Hora
7:39
8:32
9:25
10:19
11:12
12:05
12:59
1:52
2:45
3:39
4:32
5:25
♀6:33
☿7:39
☽8:46
♄9:53
♃10:59
♂12:06
☉1:13
♀2:19
☿3:26
☽4:33
♄5:39
♃
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Navami
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha6:09
Yoga
Dhru8:04
Vyaghata
Karana
Balava6:41
Kaulava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Durga/Kali worship
Removing negative forces
Janmashtami (Krishna's birth)
⚠️ Caution
Starting gentle or peaceful ventures
Marriage ceremonies
Births (considered challenging - Ashtami dosha)
Pleasant social gatherings
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Ashtami Tithi (अष्टमी)

Shukla Paksha

Eighth lunar day sacred to Goddess Durga - brings power, protection, and intensity. Ruled by Durga/Kali. Powerful but intense energy requiring caution. Excellent for spiritual practices, overcoming enemies, and tantric rituals. Shukla Ashtami is Durga Ashtami during Navratri - major worship day. Krishna Ashtami is Krishna Janmashtami (Bhadrapada month) - Lord Krishna's birth. Good for worship and seeking divine protection. Avoid worldly transactions, marriages, and joyful material celebrations. The energy is too intense for ordinary pleasures.

Highly Favorable
•Spiritual practices
•Durga/Kali worship
•Overcoming enemies
•Strength rituals
Best Avoided
•Marriage ceremonies
•Joyful material celebrations
•Worldly transactions
•Pleasure activities
📚 Source: Devi Bhagavata Purana, Shakti Khanda; Durga Saptashati; Krishna Janmashtami traditions
⭐

Dhanishta Nakshatra (धनिष्ठा)

Lord: mars • Deity: Vasus

Ruled by Mars, deity Vasus (celestial beings). Brings wealth and prosperity. Excellent for music, arts, and wealth-generating activities. Powerful for material gains.

Highly Favorable
•Music
•Arts
•Wealth activities
•Property
Best Avoided
•Spiritual austerity
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Spiritual practices
Durga/Kali worship
Overcoming enemies
Strength rituals
Tantric practices
Seeking protection
Fasting
Meditation
Music
Arts

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

8 activities
Marriage ceremonies
Joyful material celebrations
Worldly transactions
Pleasure activities
Spiritual austerity
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
6:45 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:26 PM
🌕
Moonrise
1:18 PM
🌙
Moonset
1:06 AM
☀
Madhyahna
12:05 PM
🕐
Day Length
10h 40m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Kumbha
कुंभ
Sun Sign
Vrishchika
वृश्चिक
Sun Nakshatra
Vishakha
विशाखा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Kartik
कार्तिक · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
North
उत्तर

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
12:15 PM – 1:57 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
11:45 AM – 12:28 PM
12:33 PM – 1:16 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:42 PM – 12:30 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
5:09 AM – 5:57 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
5:34 AM – 6:45 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
5:26 PM – 6:37 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for New Delhi.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 18 Nov 2026, 12:00:00 am | 28.6214°N, 77.2148°E

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