Shukla Paksha Chaturthi • 11% Illum.Waxing Crescent
3
January 2025
Friday
Festivals & Vratas:Vinayaka Chaturthi∞Yoga:Vajra✦Ravi YogaSiddha Yoga
The Five Limbs
Vara
Friday
Weekday (Venus (Shukra))
Ruler: Venus (Shukra)
24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)
Local Solar Day06:55 AM (Sunrise)12:0005:42 PM (Sunset)00:0006:56 AM, Jan 4 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Chaturthi (Ends at 11:40 PM)
Panchami
Nakshatra
Dhanishtha (Ends at 10:21 PM)
Shatabhisha
Yoga
Vajra (Ends at 12:37 PM)
Siddhi
Karana
Vanija (Ends at 12:25 PM)
Vishti (Bhadra) (Ends at 11:40 PM)
Bava
Surya & Chandra
Sun (Surya)
Sunrise
06:55 AM
Sunset
05:42 PM
Sun Sign: Sagittarius (Dhanu)Day Length (Dinamana): 10h 46mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:19 PM
Moon (Chandra)
Moonrise
09:38 AM
Moonset
09:08 PM
Moon Sign: Capricorn (Makara)Night Length (Ratrimana): 13h 13m
Detailed Panchanga
Weekday
Friday
Month (Amavasyant)
Pausha
Karana
Paksha
Shukla Paksha(Bright Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Pausha
Rashi & Nakshatra Details
Surya Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
Moon Sign
Sun Sign
Sagittarius (Dhanu)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Purva AshadhaPada 2
Nakshatra Padas
Dhanishtha (Pada 2)10:47 AMDhanishtha (Pada 3)04:35 PMDhanishtha (Pada 4)10:21 PMShatabhisha (Pada 1)04:07 AM, Jan 4Shatabhisha (Pada 2)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 258.71°Moon Longitude: 297.78°
Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara
Vikram Samvat
2081Pingala
Shaka Samvat
1946Krodhi
Gujarati Samvat
2081Nala
Pravishte / Gate
20(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Kalayuktaupto 02:09 PM, Monday, 29 April 2024
Next Samvat
Siddharthi(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Pausha(Purnimanta)
Pausha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)
Auspicious Timings
16 Timings10 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
- Brahma Muhurat05:10 AM – 06:03 AM
- Pratah Sandhya05:36 AM – 06:56 AM
- 11:58 AM – 12:41 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta02:07 PM – 02:50 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta05:43 PM – 06:09 PM
- Sayahna Sandhya05:43 PM – 07:02 PM
- Amrit Kalam02:38 PM – 04:10 PM
- Nishita Muhurta11:53 PM – 12:46 AM, Jan 4
Auspicious Yogas (8)2 Active
- None
- None
- 06:55 AM – 10:21 PM
- None
- None
- None
- Full Day
- None
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Auspicious Timings Guide: Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.
Inauspicious Periods
19 Periods9 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)8 Active
- 10:58 AM – 12:19 PM
- Yamaganda03:01 PM – 04:22 PM
- Gulika Kalam08:17 AM – 09:38 AM
- Dur Muhurtam09:05 AM – 09:48 AM
- Varjyam05:16 AM – 06:48 AM, Jan 4
- Baana DoshaChora
- Bhadra (Vishti)12:25 PM – 11:40 PM
- VinchudoNone
- Panchak10:47 AM – 06:56 AM, Jan 4
- None
Inauspicious Yogas (9)1 Active
- 10:21 PM – 06:56 AM, Jan 4
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.
Ritu & Ayana
Drik Ayana
Uttarayana
Drik Ritu
Hemant
Netram
One Eye (Moderately Auspicious)
Vedic Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vedic Ritu
Hemant
Jeeva
0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)
Nivas, Shoola & Alignments
Chandra Nivasa
South (Dakshina)(upto 10:47 AM)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Patala (Inauspicious)(Ends at 11:40 PM)→Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)
Disha Shoola
West (Pashchima)(Consume barley before travel)
Shivavasa
Krida (Playing)(Ends at 11:40 PM)→Kailasa (Auspicious)
Rahu Vasa
South-East
Homahuti
Budha
Kumbha Chakra
West
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious
Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)
Raja (King)
Mars (Mangala)
Mantri (Minister)
Saturn (Shani)
Senapati (Commander)
Venus (Shukra)
Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)
Mars (Mangala)
Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)
Sun (Surya)
Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)
Moon (Chandra)
Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)
Venus (Shukra)
Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)
Jupiter (Guru)
Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)
Mars (Mangala)
Phaladhipati (Fruits)
Venus (Shukra)
Chandrabalam
6 Favorable1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Favorable
Unfavorable
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Favorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Tarabalam
15 Favorable12 Unfavorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable
Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity)Favorable
Janma (Body / Self)Unfavorable
Panchaka Rahita Intervals
8 Auspicious5 Inauspicious
06:55 AM – 07:44 AM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
07:44 AM – 09:31 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:31 AM – 11:04 AM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
11:04 AM – 12:35 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
12:35 PM – 02:16 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:16 PM – 04:14 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
04:14 PM – 06:27 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:27 PM – 08:43 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
08:43 PM – 10:54 PM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
10:54 PM – 01:04 AM, Jan 4
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
01:04 AM – 03:19 AM, Jan 4
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
03:19 AM – 05:34 AM, Jan 4
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:34 AM – 06:56 AM, Jan 4
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings
12 Rashis
06:55 AM – 07:44 AM
07:44 AM – 09:31 AM
09:31 AM – 11:04 AM
11:04 AM – 12:35 PM
12:35 PM – 02:16 PM
02:16 PM – 04:14 PM
04:14 PM – 06:27 PM
06:27 PM – 08:43 PM
08:43 PM – 10:54 PM
10:54 PM – 01:04 AM, Jan 4
01:04 AM – 03:19 AM, Jan 4
03:19 AM – 05:34 AM, Jan 4
05:34 AM – 06:56 AM, Jan 4
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Other Calendars & Epoch
3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5126
Kali Ahargana
1872213
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.205579°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2460678
Modified Julian Day
60678
Rata Die (RD)
739254
National & Julian Dates
National Date
14 Pausha, 1946
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1946
Julian Date
December 21, 2024 CE
Festivals, Vrats & Rituals
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Vinayaka Chaturthi bringing families and communities together in devotion.
Significance
Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Vinayaka Chaturthi rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
Rituals & Observances
- ✦Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
- ✦Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
- ✦Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
- ✦Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
- ✦Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.
About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga
A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.
Tithi
1The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.
Nakshatra
2The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.
Yoga
3The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.
Karana
4Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.
Vara
5The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.