Delhi,India · 20 October 3168 · Sunday
Today's Nakshatra is Magha, active until 05:37 PM. After that, Purva Phalguni Nakshatra begins. The Moon is currently in Cancer sign. Use this nakshatra panchang to plan auspicious activities for today.
Magha nakshatra is ruled by Ketu and signifies royalty, ancestors, and authority. Favorable for honoring ancestors (Pitru Karma), government work, and ceremonies of status.
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.