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Jain Pachchakkhaan

Pachchakkhaan Times for Ujjain, India on Sunday, March 8, 2026

Today's Prahars (time periods) are calculated using traditional Jain astronomy specifically for your location in Ujjain, India. You have 4 day Prahars and 4 night Prahars for observing fasts and spiritual activities.

Next significant period: Navkarshi in 2h 10m

Day Prahars

Day First Prahar

6:42 AM
to 9:40 AM
Duration: 2h 58m

Day First Prahar (178 minutes)

Suitable For:
Morning prayersMeditation
in 1h 22m
Medium Significance

Day Second Prahar

9:40 AM
to 12:37 PM
Duration: 2h 58m

Day Second Prahar (178 minutes)

Suitable For:
Daily activitiesWork
in 4h 19m
Medium Significance

Day Third Prahar

12:37 PM
to 3:35 PM
Duration: 2h 58m

Day Third Prahar (178 minutes)

Suitable For:
Afternoon prayersStudy
in 7h 17m
Medium Significance

Day Fourth Prahar

3:35 PM
to 6:32 PM
Duration: 2h 58m

Day Fourth Prahar (178 minutes)

Suitable For:
Evening preparationsPrayers
in 10h 14m
Medium Significance

Day Fasting Times

Navkarshi

Special Time
7:30 AM
Duration: 48 minutes after sunrise

Earliest time to break night fast after sunrise

Suitable For:
Breaking fastFirst meal
in 2h 10m
High Significance

Porshi

Special Time
9:40 AM
Duration: Start of 2nd Prahar

Beginning of Day Second Prahar - auspicious fasting time

Suitable For:
Porshi vow completionFasting observance
in 4h 19m
High Significance

Sadha Porshi

Special Time
11:08 AM
Duration: Midpoint between Porshi and Purimaddha

Mid-day fasting marker

Suitable For:
Mid-day observanceFasting completion
in 5h 48m
Medium Significance

Purimaddha

Special Time
12:37 PM
Duration: Start of 3rd Prahar

Beginning of Day Third Prahar

Suitable For:
Afternoon prayersMeditation
in 7h 17m
Medium Significance

Avaddha

Special Time
3:35 PM
Duration: Start of 4th Prahar

Beginning of Day Fourth Prahar

Suitable For:
Evening preparationsPre-sunset prayers
in 10h 14m
Medium Significance

Chovihar

Special Time
5:45 PM
Duration: 48 minutes before sunset

Last time for eating before sunset

Suitable For:
Last mealCompleting eating
in 12h 24m
High Significance

Night Prahars

Night First Prahar

6:33 PM
to 9:35 PM
Duration: 3h 2m

Night First Prahar (182 minutes)

Suitable For:
Evening prayersPratikraman
in 13h 12m
Medium Significance

Night Second Prahar

9:35 PM
to 12:37 AM
Duration: 3h 2m

Night Second Prahar (182 minutes)

Suitable For:
RestLight activities
in 16h 14m
Medium Significance

Night Third Prahar

12:37 AM
to 3:39 AM
Duration: 3h 2m

Night Third Prahar (182 minutes)

Suitable For:
Deep sleepSpiritual practices
in 19h 16m
Medium Significance

Night Fourth Prahar

3:39 AM
to 6:41 AM
Duration: 3h 2m

Night Fourth Prahar (182 minutes)

Suitable For:
Pre-dawn meditationPreparation for day
in 22h 18m
Medium Significance

Night Fasting Times

Evening Pratikraman

Special Time
6:33 PM
Duration: Sunset

Evening prayer and repentance ritual

Suitable For:
Pratikraman ritualEvening prayers
in 13h 12m
High Significance

Santhara Porshi

Special Time
9:35 PM
Duration: Start of Night 2nd Prahar

Beginning of Night Second Prahar

Suitable For:
Night meditationSpiritual practice
in 16h 14m
Medium Significance

Nishita

Special Time
12:37 AM
Duration: Midnight

Middle of the night - sacred time for meditation

Suitable For:
Deep meditationSpiritual practices
in 19h 16m
Medium Significance

Morning Pratikraman

Special Time
5:54 AM
Duration: 48 minutes before sunrise

Pre-dawn prayer and repentance ritual

Suitable For:
Pratikraman ritualMorning prayers
in 34m
High Significance

Understanding Jain Pachchakkhaan

Pachchakkhaan (પચ્છખાન) refers to the Jain practice of observing specific fasting times and periods. The day and night are divided into Prahars (periods) to help practitioners maintain discipline in their spiritual practice.

Each day and night is divided into 4 equal Prahars (periods). These divisions help Jain practitioners observe proper times for eating, fasting, prayers, and spiritual activities.

These calculations are made precisely for your specific location using traditional principles of Jain astronomy, ensuring your fasting and spiritual practices align with the proper cosmic timing.

Sunrise: 06:42 AM

Day Duration: 710 minutes

Sunset: 06:33 PM

Night Duration: 728 minutes

Muhurat Calculation Standards

Swiss Ephemeris Precision

Muhurat timings calculated using Swiss Ephemeris for astronomically accurate planetary positions.

Classical Vedic Principles

Following traditional texts including Muhurta Chintamani and Brihat Samhita for authentic auspicious timing calculations.

Multiple Systems

Choghadiya, Hora, and Gowri Panchangam calculated using time-tested Vedic methodologies.

Calculations reviewed by certified Vedic astrologers • Based on classical Vedic texts • Location-specific accuracy

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