What is the tithi on December 18, 2025?

On December 18, 2025, Krishna Chaturdashi lasts till 04:59 on 19 Dec, then Amavasya begins.

What is the nakshatra on December 18, 2025?

The nakshatra is Anuradha and the yoga is Dhriti.

When are sunrise and sunset on December 18, 2025?

In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset is at 17:27.

When is Rahu Kaal on December 18, 2025?

In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 13:35 to 14:52. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Daily Panchang

Masik Shivratri

Krishna Paksha

Thursday, Krishna Paksha. The Masik Shivratri fast falls on this day. The tithi is Chaturdashi till early morning the next day, then Amavasya begins. The Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra till night, then Jyeshtha. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (11:57 to 12:38) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (13:35 to 14:52). The Moon is in Vrishchika rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.

Festivals on this date

Thursday, 18 December

Masik Shivratri

Vrat

Nishita Kaal23:50 - 00:45, 19 Dec

The puja is kept at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with Chaturdashi standing.

The monthly night of Shiva, kept on each Krishna Chaturdashi while the tithi stands at midnight. Devotees fast through the day and offer water and bilva leaves to the Shivalinga in the nishita hours; the one in Magha (Phalguna in the north) is Maha Shivratri.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

- Krishna Chaturdashi
  
  from 02:33 till Next day 04:59
Chaturdashi: an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
Thursday
Thursday, ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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PurnimantaPausha

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

- Anuradha
  
  from Previous day 17:11 till 20:06
- then
  Jyeshtha
  
  20:06 - Next day 22:51
Soft nakshatra: favours gentle activities such as music, friendship and healing.
- Dhriti
  
  from Previous day 14:16 till 15:05
- then
  Shula
  
  15:05 - Next day 15:46
An auspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
- Vishti
  
  from 02:33 till 15:47
- then
  Shakuni
  
  15:47 - Next day 04:59
Vishti (Bhadra) karana: traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.

Day at a glance

ChoghadiyaGowriBest & avoidHora

A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: 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 to pick auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the seven most important windows: three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). 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, so pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Krishna Chaturdashi · Thu

Dec 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m

		07:07
		08:25
		09:42
		11:00
		12:17
		13:35
		14:52
		16:10

Night periods

8·1h 43m

		17:27
		19:10
		20:52
		22:35
		00:18
		02:00
		03:43
		05:25

Daytime periods

8·1h 17m

		07:07
		08:25
		09:42
		11:00
		12:17
		13:35
		14:52
		16:10

Night periods

8·1h 43m

		17:27
		19:10
		20:52
		22:35
		00:18
		02:00
		03:43
		05:25

		05:18-06:13
		11:57-12:38
		08:26-10:14
		13:35-14:52
		07:07-08:25
		09:42-11:00
		02:21-04:08

Daytime hours

12·52 min

		07:07
		07:59
		08:51
		09:42
		10:34
		11:26
		12:17
		13:09
		14:00
		14:52
		15:44
		16:35

Night hours

12·1h 8m

		17:27
		18:35
		19:44
		20:52
		22:01
		23:09
		00:18
		01:26
		02:34
		03:43
		04:51
		06:00

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on December 18, 2025?: On December 18, 2025, Krishna Chaturdashi lasts till 04:59 on 19 Dec, then Amavasya begins.
What is the nakshatra on December 18, 2025?: The nakshatra is Anuradha and the yoga is Dhriti.
When are sunrise and sunset on December 18, 2025?: In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset is at 17:27.
When is Rahu Kaal on December 18, 2025?: In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 13:35 to 14:52. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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