Nakshatra Today
Reference timings shown for New Delhi, India. Check your city Panchang for exact local timings.
This page explains the meaning and daily relevance of Nakshatra. For city-specific timings such as tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal, and muhurat, use the Panchang pages for your location.
Nakshatra Timing
Reference timing for New Delhi (11 May 2026). Check your city Panchang for exact local timing.
Today Nakshatra in New Delhi: Shatabhisha
Today's Nakshatra in New Delhi is Shatabhisha. In Vedic astrology, the Moon's Nakshatra helps indicate the quality of the day and is often referred to while planning travel, daily rituals, mantra sadhana, and other important activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nakshatra is today in New Delhi?
Today's Nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
Is today's Nakshatra good for travel?
The suitability of travel depends on today's Nakshatra along with other Panchang factors such as Tithi and Choghadiya. Use it as one important guide before planning an important journey.
What is a Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is a lunar mansion or constellation in Vedic astrology. The ecliptic is divided into 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes, and the Moon transits through one Nakshatra approximately every day.
What is the importance of Nakshatra?
Nakshatras are fundamental in Vedic astrology for birth chart analysis, determining an individual's nature, compatibility, and selecting auspicious timings (Muhurat) for ceremonies, travel, and new ventures.
How many Nakshatras are there?
There are 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology, starting from Ashwini and ending with Revati.
How does Nakshatra affect daily life?
The ruling Nakshatra of the day influences the general mood, energy, and suitability for various activities. Different Nakshatras are considered auspicious or inauspicious for specific tasks.
What is my birth Nakshatra?
Your birth Nakshatra is the constellation the Moon was transiting through at the time of your birth. It reveals significant aspects of your personality and destiny.