VaranasiPanchang
Sunday, December 17, 2023 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiPanchami until 05:33 pm
NakshatraDhanishta until 02:54 am+1 next day
Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala03:51 pm–05:10 pm
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am–09:49 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:32 am–12:15 pm
- Yamaganda
- 11:53 am–01:13 pm
- Gulika
- 02:32 pm–03:51 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:46 pm–04:28 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:15 pm–06:44 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:36 am
- Sunset
- 05:10 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
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Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:49 am – 05:43 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:32 am – 12:15 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:15 pm – 06:44 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am – 09:49 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:53 am – 01:13 pm
- Gulika
- 02:32 pm – 03:51 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:46 pm – 04:28 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:51 pm – 05:10 pm
At sunrise, 06:36 am
1Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
until 05:33 pm49% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 1 · Lord: Mars
until 02:54 am+1 next day9% elapsed
3Yoga
Harshana
until 12:35 am+1 next day14% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 06:46 am99% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 21%
- Sunrise
- 06:36 am
- Sunset
- 05:10 pm
- Dawn
- 06:11 am
- Dusk
- 05:36 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:53 am
- Day duration
- 10h 34m
- Moonset
- 09:43 pm
- Moonrise
- 10:37 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 06:36 am and sets at 05:10 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Margashirsha. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On December 17, 2023, the tithi in Varanasi is Panchami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:33 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on December 17, 2023 is from 03:51 pm to 05:10 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.