Dhanurmasam begins 2022: date and timings
Dhanurmasam begins is on Friday, 16 December, 2022.
Dhanurmasam begins 2022 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 5:44 pm |
| Delhi | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 7:06 am | 5:26 pm |
| Mumbai | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 7:04 am | 6:03 pm |
| Chennai | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:23 am | 5:45 pm |
| Bengaluru | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:34 am | 5:56 pm |
| Kolkata | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:09 am | 4:54 pm |
| Vijayawada | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:28 am | 5:37 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:20 am | 5:24 pm |
| Pune | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:59 am | 6:00 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 7:13 am | 5:57 pm |
| Jaipur | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 5:36 pm |
| Lucknow | 16 Dec | From sunrise, 6:47 am | 5:15 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Dhanurmasam begins 2022 Choghadiya in Bengaluru
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Dhanurmasam begins from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 am to 7:59 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:59 am to 9:24 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:24 am to 10:49 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:49 am to 12:15 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:15 pm to 1:40 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:40 pm to 3:05 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:05 pm to 4:30 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:30 pm to 5:56 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:56 pm to 7:30 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:30 pm to 9:05 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:05 pm to 10:40 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:40 pm to 12:15 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:15 am to 1:50 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:50 am to 3:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:24 am to 4:59 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:59 am to 6:34 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
The month of Tiruppavai recital and early morning worship. Weddings and griha pravesh are traditionally avoided until Makar Sankranti. Deity: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Andal.
Also on Friday, 16 December in Bengaluru
- Rahu Kalam10:49 am to 12:15 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:34 am and 5:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetNo moonrise this date, moonset 12:27 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Ashtami
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
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Dhanurmasam begins is on Friday, 16 December, 2022.