Panchang for Delhi
Sunday, 08 June 2025 • रविवार
Today's Cosmic Insight
NeutralToday, as the Sun ascends, painting the sky with the hues of Sunday, we find ourselves under the auspicious glow of Shukla Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of the waxing moon. This is a day for nurturing growth and celebrating the blessings that have already begun to blossom in our lives. The energy of increase and expansion is palpable, encouraging us to focus on the positive momentum we've been building. Let gratitude be your guiding star, illuminating the path forward with optimism and faith. The gentle breeze of Swati Nakshatra carries with it a spirit of independence and adaptability. As the Moon journeys through this constellation, we are reminded of the importance of balance and harmony in our interactions. Swati teaches us to navigate the winds of change with grace and diplomacy, seeking equilibrium in all that we do. With the Moon in its final Pada, a sense of completion and readiness for new beginnings gently permeates the atmosphere. Parigha Yoga, a force that can initially feel like an obstruction, is present today. Instead of resisting, view it as an opportunity to fortify your inner resolve. This is a time to be mindful of potential challenges and to approach them with patience and strategic planning. By facing obstacles with courage and a steady heart, we transform them into stepping stones on our path. Kaulava Karana, ruling the day's first half, encourages us to engage in activities that bring joy and connection. Let this be a time for socializing, creative expression, and tending to the bonds that nourish our souls. Honor the Sun's day by aligning your actions with your soul's purpose, and let your inner light shine brightly for all to see.
Panchang Elements
Auspicious Times
Inauspicious Times
Current Time Period
Panchang for Delhi on Sunday, 08 June 2025 shows Shukla Trayodashi tithi (Shukla Paksha) with Vishakha nakshatra in Pada 2. The yoga for this day is Shiva and the karana is Taitila. Sunrise occurs at 04:58 AM and sunset at 07:11 PM.
What is Panchang? पंचांग
The word Panchang comes from Sanskrit — Pancha (five) + Anga (limbs). It is the traditional Vedic calendar system that has been used across the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years to track lunar days, stellar positions, and cosmic rhythms. Every day in the Hindu calendar is defined by these five elements working together.
Tithi तिथि
The lunar day — determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, 15 in each paksha (Shukla and Krishna). Each tithi carries its own energy: some are ideal for beginnings, others for completion or rest. Festivals like Ekadashi, Amavasya, and Purnima are all tithi-based.
Nakshatra नक्षत्र
The lunar mansion — the Moon's position among 27 star clusters along the ecliptic. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a ruling deity, planet, and distinct character. Nakshatras are central to muhurat selection, birth chart interpretation, and compatibility matching in Vedic astrology.
Yoga योग
The luni-solar combination — calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes divided into 27 equal parts. Each yoga has a name and nature (auspicious, neutral, or inauspicious). Yogas like Siddha, Amrita, and Shubha are considered favorable, while Vyaghata and Vajra call for caution.
Karana करण
Half of a tithi — each tithi has two karanas, giving 60 karanas in a lunar month. Of the 11 karana types, 4 are fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 are movable. Karanas help fine-tune the auspiciousness of a tithi for specific activities.
Vara वार
The weekday — each vara is ruled by a planet: Ravivara (Sun), Somavara (Moon), Mangalavara (Mars), Budhavara (Mercury), Guruvara (Jupiter), Shukravara (Venus), Shanivara (Saturn). The ruling planet influences the character of the day and which activities are most favored.
Why Check the Panchang Daily?
For centuries, families, priests, and astrologers across India have consulted the Panchang before making any significant decision. It isn't superstition — it's a systematic method of aligning human activity with natural cycles.
Muhurat Selection
Find the most auspicious time for weddings, griha pravesh, mundan, namkaran, and other samskaras. The right muhurat combines a favorable tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana while avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Business & Finance
Start a new business, sign contracts, make investments, or open accounts during auspicious tithis and nakshatras. Many Indian businesses still consult the Panchang before major financial decisions.
Festival & Vrat Dates
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar — Diwali, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, and Pradosh Vrat dates all come from the Panchang. Accurate tithi calculations ensure you observe these on the correct day.
Daily Puja & Rituals
Know the ruling deity of the day, the appropriate mantras for the current nakshatra, and whether the tithi supports your planned worship. Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat are the day's most sacred windows.
Travel & Journeys
Vedic tradition recommends checking the Panchang before long journeys. Certain nakshatras (like Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Revati) are considered ideal for travel, while Rahu Kaal should be avoided for departures.
Education & Learning
Vidyarambha (beginning of education) and joining a new course or school are traditionally timed using the Panchang. Nakshatras ruled by Mercury and Jupiter are especially valued for intellectual pursuits.
Panchang for Delhi
This Panchang is calculated specifically for Delhi using precise geographic coordinates (32.46°N, -91.49°E). Sunrise in Delhi on this day is at 04:58 AM and sunset at 07:11 PM — all time-dependent elements including tithi end times, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and Brahma Muhurat are derived from these local sun timings.
Because the Panchang is location-sensitive, the same date can show different tithi or nakshatra transition times in different cities. A tithi that ends at 3:42 PM in Delhi may end at a different time in another city due to the difference in sunrise. This is why it's important to use a Panchang calculated for your specific city rather than a generic national Panchang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Delhi?
The tithi on Sunday, 08 June 2025 in Delhi is Shukla Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha). Tithi determines the nature of the lunar day and is used for festival observance, muhurat timing, and daily planning.
What is today's nakshatra in Delhi?
The nakshatra in Delhi on 08 June 2025 is Vishakha (Pada 2). Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions used in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, birth chart analysis, and daily planning.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 08 June 2025 in Delhi?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on 08 June 2025 is from 17:25 to 19:11. Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period lasting approximately 90 minutes, calculated from the local sunrise time. It is considered unfavorable for starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys. The timing shifts each day of the week based on a fixed planetary order.
Is 08 June 2025 auspicious for starting new work?
The auspiciousness of any day depends on the combination of all five Panchang elements. On 08 June 2025 in Delhi, the tithi is Shukla Trayodashi, the nakshatra is Vishakha, and the yoga is Shiva. For the best results, plan important activities during Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 – 12:33) and avoid Rahu Kaal (17:25 – 19:11). For a detailed muhurat analysis, use our Muhurat Finder.
How is Panchang different for each city?
The Panchang changes from city to city because all time-based calculations depend on the local sunrise and sunset. Sunrise in a western city like Mumbai occurs later than in an eastern city like Kolkata — this shifts the timing of Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya, and Hora. Even tithi and nakshatra transition times can fall on different sides of midnight, making a tithi "today" in one city but "tomorrow" in another. Always use a Panchang calculated for your specific location.
What is Abhijit Muhurat and when is it ?
Abhijit Muhurat is a universally auspicious period of approximately 48 minutes occurring around midday. It is considered favorable for almost all activities — starting new work, signing documents, travel, and religious ceremonies. In Delhi on 08 June 2025, Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:36 and 12:33. The word "Abhijit" means "victorious" — it is named after the auspicious nakshatra that rules this time window.