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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Daily Almanac

Reflective day

Today is Wednesday, in the Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Chaturdashi till morning, then Amavasya begins. Chaturdashi is an intense day. Take big decisions with care. The Moon is in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra till tomorrow early morning, then Uttara Bhadrapada. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal, 12:29 to 13:59. The Moon is in Kumbha rashi and the Sun in Meena.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Krishna Chaturdashi

      Prev day 09:23 upto Same day 08:25

    • then

      Amavasya

      Same day 08:25 Next day 06:53

    Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.

  • AmantaPhalguna
    PurnimantaChaitra

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Purva Bhadrapada · Pada 1

      Same day 06:08 upto Next day 05:20

    Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.

    • Shubha

      Same day 06:21 upto Next day 04:00

    An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Shakuni

      Prev day 20:59 upto Same day 08:25

    • then

      Chatushpada

      Same day 08:25 Same day 19:43

    • then

      Naga

      Same day 19:43 Next day 06:53

    A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.

Day at a glance

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.

Krishna Chaturdashi · Wed

00061218Labh · 06:27 – 07:58Amrit · 07:58 – 09:28Kaal · 09:28 – 10:59Shubh · 10:59 – 12:29Rog · 12:29 – 13:59Udveg · 13:59 – 15:30Chal · 15:30 – 17:00Labh · 17:00 – 18:31Udveg · 18:31 – 20:00Shubh · 20:00 – 21:30Amrit · 21:30 – 22:59Chal · 22:59 – 00:28Rog · 00:28 – 01:58Kaal · 01:58 – 03:27Labh · 03:27 – 04:57Udveg · 04:57 – 06:26Labha · 06:27 – 07:58Shubha · 07:58 – 09:28Amrita · 09:28 – 10:59Chal · 10:59 – 12:29Udyoga · 12:29 – 13:59Shunya · 13:59 – 15:30Roga · 15:30 – 17:00Kaal · 17:00 – 18:31Shunya · 18:31 – 20:00Roga · 20:00 – 21:30Kaal · 21:30 – 22:59Shubha · 22:59 – 00:28Chal · 00:28 – 01:58Amrita · 01:58 – 03:27Udyoga · 03:27 – 04:57Labha · 04:57 – 06:26Brahma Muhurta · 04:52 – 05:39Amrit Kalam · 21:36 – 23:09Rahu Kalam · 12:29 – 13:59Yamaganda Kalam · 07:58 – 09:28Gulika Kalam · 10:59 – 12:29Varjyam · 12:19 – 13:52Mercury · 06:27 – 07:28Moon · 07:28 – 08:28Saturn · 08:28 – 09:28Jupiter · 09:28 – 10:28Mars · 10:28 – 11:29Sun · 11:29 – 12:29Venus · 12:29 – 13:29Mercury · 13:29 – 14:30Moon · 14:30 – 15:30Saturn · 15:30 – 16:30Jupiter · 16:30 – 17:30Mars · 17:30 – 18:31Sun · 18:31 – 19:30Venus · 19:30 – 20:30Mercury · 20:30 – 21:30Moon · 21:30 – 22:29Saturn · 22:29 – 23:29Jupiter · 23:29 – 00:28Mars · 00:28 – 01:28Sun · 01:28 – 02:28Venus · 02:28 – 03:27Mercury · 03:27 – 04:27Moon · 04:27 – 05:26Saturn · 05:26 – 06:26

Mar 18

Daily Almanac

Daytime periods

8·1h 30m
06:27
07:58
09:28
10:59
12:29
13:59
15:30
17:00

Night periods

8·1h 29m
18:31
20:00
21:30
22:59
00:28
01:58
03:27
04:57

Daytime periods

8·1h 30m
06:27
07:58
09:28
10:59
12:29
13:59
15:30
17:00

Night periods

8·1h 29m
18:31
20:00
21:30
22:59
00:28
01:58
03:27
04:57
04:52→05:39
21:36→23:09
12:29→13:59
07:58→09:28
10:59→12:29
12:19→13:52

Daytime hours

12·1h
06:27
07:28
08:28
09:28
10:28
11:29
12:29
13:29
14:30
15:30
16:30
17:30

Night hours

12·1h
18:31
19:30
20:30
21:30
22:29
23:29
00:28
01:28
02:28
03:27
04:27
05:26

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

FAQs

What is the tithi on March 18, 2026?
The tithi on March 18, 2026 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
What nakshatra is active on March 18, 2026?
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is active, with Shubha yoga.
When are sunrise and sunset on March 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 18:31.
When is Rahu Kalam on March 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 12:29–13:59. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

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