Delhi,India · 03 August 3168 · Saturday
Today's Nakshatra is Chitra, active until 01:59 PM. After that, Swati Nakshatra begins. The Moon is currently in Virgo sign. Use this nakshatra panchang to plan auspicious activities for today.
Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars and symbolizes brilliance, beauty, and creation. Favorable for wearing new clothes, jewelry, decorating homes, and artistic work.
Nakshatra refers to the 27 lunar mansions (constellations) through which the Moon travels. In the Hindu Panchang, the nakshatra determines auspicious timings for ceremonies, fasting days, and muhurat calculations.
The Moon stays in each nakshatra for approximately 24 hours, completing its cycle through all 27 nakshatras in about 27.3 days. This is why the nakshatra changes daily.
Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, and Revati are considered auspicious nakshatras. These are ideal for starting new ventures, travel, and performing religious ceremonies.
This page shows today's nakshatra with exact start and end times based on your city. You can change the city using the form above to get accurate local nakshatra timings.