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Today's date is determined based on the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon.

Does the date remain the same throughout the day?

No, the date can change at any time during the day, so the time of the date change is given in the Panchang (Hindu calendar).

The date is used for determining fasts, prayers, and traditional ceremonies.

Yes, this information is provided for general guidance based on traditional almanacs and astronomical calculations.

Delhi,India · 15 May 2026 · Friday

Today in Delhi,India, Tithi is Krishna paksha Trayodashi. Nakshatra Ashwini. Sunrise 05:30, Sunset 19:04.

Start: 14 May 2026, 11:20 AMEnd: 15 May 2026, 08:31 AM

Start: 15 May 2026, 08:31 AMEnd: 16 May 2026, 05:11 AM

Start: 05:30End: 19:04

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Tithi is a lunar day calculated from the position of Moon and Sun.

30 Tithis — 15 Shukla Paksha and 15 Krishna Paksha.

Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Trayodashi.

Disclaimer: Calculated based on astronomical positions. Minor variations possible.