Monday, April 8, 2024
Daily Almanac
Today is Monday. The tithi is Amavasya until 23:50, after which Pratipada runs until 20:31 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:12, then Revati until 07:31 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Indra until 18:13, then Vaidhriti until 14:17 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Chatushpada (until 13:35) to Naga (until 23:50) and then to Kimstughna (until 10:09 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 07:38 to 09:13. The Moon transits Pisces rashi while the Sun sits in Pisces.
Festivals on this date
Monday, 8 April
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Gudi Padwa
The lunar new year of the Deccan — households raise the gudi flag at dawn to mark Brahma's creation of time. One of the sade-teen muhurat, the almanac tradition's three-and-a-half days held auspicious for any new beginning.
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Chaitra Navratri
Nine nights dedicated to the nine forms of the goddess Durga, beginning the Hindu lunar new year. Marked by fasting, prayer, and devotional music.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Amavasya
Same day 03:21 Same day 23:50
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Shukla Pratipada
Same day 23:50 Next day 20:31
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
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Monday
Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.
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Chaitra · Vaishakha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Bhadrapada
Prev day 12:58 Same day 10:12
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Revati
Same day 10:12 Next day 07:31
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Indra
Prev day 22:16 Same day 18:13
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Vaidhriti
Same day 18:13 Next day 14:17
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Chatushpada
Same day 03:21 Same day 13:35
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Naga
Same day 13:35 Same day 23:50
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Kimstughna
Same day 23:50 Next day 10:09
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Amavasya · Mon
Apr 8
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 35m| 06:03 07:38 | ||
| 07:38 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:48 | ||
| 10:48 12:23 | ||
| 12:23 13:58 | ||
| 13:58 15:33 | ||
| 15:33 17:08 | ||
| 17:08 18:43 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 25m| 18:43 20:08 | ||
| 20:08 21:32 | ||
| 21:32 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:22 | ||
| 00:22 01:47 | ||
| 01:47 03:12 | ||
| 03:12 04:37 | ||
| 04:37 06:02 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 35m| 06:03 07:38 | ||
| 07:38 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:48 | ||
| 10:48 12:23 | ||
| 12:23 13:58 | ||
| 13:58 15:33 | ||
| 15:33 17:08 | ||
| 17:08 18:43 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 25m| 18:43 20:08 | ||
| 20:08 21:32 | ||
| 21:32 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:22 | ||
| 00:22 01:47 | ||
| 01:47 03:12 | ||
| 03:12 04:37 | ||
| 04:37 06:02 |
| 04:32 → 05:17 | ||
| 11:57 → 12:48 | ||
| 05:57 → 07:22 | ||
| 07:38 → 09:13 | ||
| 10:48 → 12:23 | ||
| 13:58 → 15:33 | ||
| 21:27 → 22:52 |
Daytime hours
12 · 1h 3m| 06:03 07:06 | ||
| 07:06 08:09 | ||
| 08:09 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:16 | ||
| 10:16 11:19 | ||
| 11:19 12:23 | ||
| 12:23 13:26 | ||
| 13:26 14:29 | ||
| 14:29 15:33 | ||
| 15:33 16:36 | ||
| 16:36 17:39 | ||
| 17:39 18:43 |
Night hours
12 · 57 min| 18:43 19:39 | ||
| 19:39 20:36 | ||
| 20:36 21:32 | ||
| 21:32 22:29 | ||
| 22:29 23:26 | ||
| 23:26 00:22 | ||
| 00:22 01:19 | ||
| 01:19 02:15 | ||
| 02:15 03:12 | ||
| 03:12 04:08 | ||
| 04:08 05:05 | ||
| 05:05 06:02 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on April 8, 2024?
- The tithi on April 8, 2024 is Amavasya.
- What nakshatra is active on April 8, 2024?
- Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra is active, with Indra yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on April 8, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 18:43.
- When is Rahu Kalam on April 8, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 07:38–09:13. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.