Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Monday, 21 December 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 7:09 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Somavara (Monday)
Tithi
Shukla Dwadashi until Mon 21 Dec, 5:37 PM
Shukla Trayodashi from Mon 21 Dec, 5:37 PM
Nakshatra
Bharani until Mon 21 Dec, 1:09 PM
Krittika from Mon 21 Dec, 1:09 PM
Yoga
Siddha until Tue 22 Dec, 1:32 AM
Sadhya from Tue 22 Dec, 1:32 AM
Karana
Balava until Mon 21 Dec, 5:37 PM
Kaulava from Mon 21 Dec, 5:37 PM
Taitila from Tue 22 Dec, 4:04 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Aries (Mesha) until Mon 21 Dec, 6:36 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 7:09 AM
- Sunset: 5:28 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:33 AM to 6:21 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:54 AM to 12:42 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 8:26 AM to 9:43 AM
- Yamaganda: 11:01 AM to 12:18 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 1:35 PM to 2:53 PM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 21 December 2026?
On Monday 21 December 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Dwadashi, which ends at Mon 21 Dec, 5:37 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 21 December 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Bharani, until Mon 21 Dec, 1:09 PM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 21 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Monday 21 December 2026 is 8:26 AM to 9:43 AM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 7:09 AM and sunset is 5:28 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:54 AM to 12:42 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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