Hindu Panchang for Friday, 18 December 2026 — Tithi Shukla Paksha Navami, Nakshatra Uttara bhadrapada
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Friday, 18 December 2026
🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083Saka Samvat 1948📅 Margashirsha (Amanta) / Margashirsha (Purnimanta) Masa🌿 Dakshinayana · Hemanta Ritu
Surya (Sunrise/Sunset)Sagittarius
07:08to05:27
Rashi: धनु · Dinamana: —
Tithi & MoonShukla Paksha
Shukla Paksha Navami
Ends at 11:19 PM · Moon in मीन
NakshatraPada 3
Uttara bhadrapada
Lord: Saturn · Deity: Ahir Budhnya (Serpent of the Deep)
Muhurat StatusRahu: 11:00 – 12:17
Abhijit: 11:57 – 12:38
Most auspicious interval of the day
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Solar & Lunar Ephemeris
Daily celestial cycles of Surya (Sunrise & Sunset) and Chandra (Moonrise, Moonset & Paksha phases) for astrological calculations.
☀️ Sun in Sagittarius🌙 Moon in Pisces
Sunrise & Sunset
07:08to05:27
Sun in Sagittarius
🌅
Moonrise & Moonset
12:45to01:46
Moon in Pisces
🌙
Paksha (Fortnight)
Shukla Paksha
Waxing Phase (Bright)
🌕
Ayana & Ritu
Dakshinayana
Hemanta Ritu
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🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083Saka Samvat 1948📅 Margashirsha (Amanta) / Margashirsha (Purnimanta) Masa
Pancha Anga(पञ्चाङ्ग)
The Five Cosmic Pillars of Vedic Time Measurement
Tithiतिथि
Shukla Paksha Navami
Shukla Paksha
⏱️Ends: 11:19 PM
Deity: Durga (Divine Mother)
Governs spiritual energy, ritual suitability, and emotional balance.
Nakshatraनक्षत्र
Uttara bhadrapada
Pada 3 • Lord: Saturn
Deity: Ahir Budhnya (Serpent of the Deep)
Governs mental temperament, cognitive focus, and subconscious tendencies.
Yogaयोग
Vyatipata
Caution (अशुभ)
⏱️Ends: 11:06 AM
Deity: Yoga Devata
Harmonious angular distance between Sun & Moon, influencing life longevity.
Karanaकरण
Balava
standard Karana
Deity: Brahma Devata
Half division of a Tithi, ideal for calculating success in financial actions.
Varaवार
Shukravara
Ruler: Venus
Deity: Goddess Mahalakshmi & Shukra
Day of the week, infused with the planetary frequency of its cosmic deity.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings(मुहूर्त एवं अशुभ काल)
Real-time calculations based on solar horizon angles
Shubh Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)
Favorable periods for spiritual, commercial, and personal beginnings
Abhijit Muhuratअभिजीत मुहूर्त
11:57 – 12:38
Most auspicious 48-minute period of the day; removes all doshas.
Brahma Muhurtaब्रह्म मुहूर्त
05:45 – 06:26
Pre-dawn divine window ideal for meditation, yoga, and sadhana.
Amrit Kaalअमृत काल
07:49 – 08:30
Nectar period suitable for commencement of important work.
Vijaya Muhuratविजय मुहूर्त
03:23 – 04:04
Auspicious afternoon window for success in litigation, ventures, and journeys.
Godhuli Muhuratगोधूलि मुहूर्त
05:06 – 05:48
Twilight sunset moment blessed for puja and spiritual vows.
Ashubh Kaal (अशुभ काल)
Periods requiring caution; avoid starting journeys or new contracts
Rahu Kalamराहु काल
11:00 – 12:17
Avoid initiating major deals, travel, or sacred ceremonies.
Yamagandamयमगण्ड काल
02:52 – 04:09
Governed by Yama; inauspicious for signing financial contracts.
Gulika Kalamगुलिक काल
08:25 – 09:42
Governed by Saturn; repeat effects occur for events initiated.
Dur Muhuratदुर्मुहूर्त
11:57 – 12:38
Adverse astrological period; avoid beginning new journeys.
Disha Shool (दिशा शूल)Travel Advisory
Avoid traveling towards West (पश्चिम) today
Governed by Venus (Goddess Mahalakshmi & Shukra Deva). Undertaking new journeys in this direction carries subtle cosmic resistance.
Prescribed Vedic Remedy (निवारण उपाय)
Consume jaggery before travelling West
Choghadiya Muhurat(चौघड़िया मुहूर्त)
Traditional 8-part daytime & nighttime muhurat divisions
| Choghadiya | Time Period | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
Chara | 07:08 AM – 08:25 AM | Good |
Labh | 08:25 AM – 09:42 AM | Auspicious |
Amrit | 09:42 AM – 11:00 AM | Auspicious |
Kaal | 11:00 AM – 12:17 PM | Inauspicious |
Shubh | 12:17 PM – 01:35 PM | Auspicious |
Rog | 01:35 PM – 02:52 PM | Inauspicious |
Udveg | 02:52 PM – 04:09 PM | Inauspicious |
Chara | 04:09 PM – 05:27 PM | Good |
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What is Today's Panchang, Tithi and Muhurat in New Delhi?
Today's Panchang for New Delhi on Friday, 18 December 2026: The presiding Tithi is Shukla Paksha Navami and the active Nakshatra is Uttara bhadrapada. The most auspicious Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:57 – 12:38. The inauspicious Rahu Kalam window is active from 11:00 – 12:17. Sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset occurs at 05:27.