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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 11 January 2026

23, PaushaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2082 Gujarati Samvat
11
January 2026
Sunday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna JanmashtamiRavi YogaAadal Yoga∞Yoga:SukarmaSiddha Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 10:20 AM
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 06:11 PM
Next: Swati

Yoga

Ends at 05:26 PM
Next: Dhriti

Karana

Ends at 10:20 AM
Next: Taitila

Vara

Sunday
Weekday (Sun (Surya))
Ruler: Sun (Surya)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
06:57 AM (Sunrise)12:0005:47 PM (Sunset)00:0006:57 AM, Jan 12 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (10:20 AM)
Navami
Nakshatra
Chitra (Ends at 06:11 PM)
Swati
Yoga
Sukarma (Ends at 05:26 PM)
Dhriti
Karana
Kaulava (10:20 AM)
Taitila (Ends at 11:29 PM)
Garaja

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
06:57 AM
Sunset
05:47 PM
Sun Sign: Sagittarius (Dhanu)Day Length (Dinamana): 10h 50mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:22 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
01:21 AM
Moonset
12:04 PM
Moon Sign: Libra (Tula)Night Length (Ratrimana): 13h 9m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 10:20 AM• Next: Navami
SukarmaEnds at 05:26 PM• Next: Dhriti
Weekday
Sunday
Month (Amavasyant)
Pausha
ChitraEnds at 06:11 PM• Next: Swati
Karana
Kaulava(10:20 AM)Taitila(11:29 PM)Garaja(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Magha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
Moon Sign
Libra (Tula)(till Full Night)→ Scorpio (Vrischika) (from Full Night)
Sun Sign
Sagittarius (Dhanu)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Nakshatra Padas
Chitra (Pada 3)11:31 AMChitra (Pada 4)06:11 PMSwati (Pada 1)12:53 AM, Jan 12Swati (Pada 2)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 266.6°Moon Longitude: 181.05°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2082 · Shaka 1947
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
27(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Siddharthiupto 02:56 PM, Friday, 25 April 2025
Next Samvat
Raudra(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Magha(Purnimanta)
Pausha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings9 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    05:12 AM – 06:05 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    05:38 AM – 06:57 AM
  • 12:01 PM – 12:44 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:11 PM – 02:54 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    05:48 PM – 06:14 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    05:48 PM – 07:07 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    08:28 AM – 10:14 AM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:56 PM – 12:49 AM, Jan 12
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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 Periods7 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 04:26 PM – 05:48 PM
  • Yamaganda
    12:23 PM – 01:44 PM
  • Gulika Kalam
    03:05 PM – 04:26 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    04:21 PM – 05:04 PM
  • Varjyam
    12:28 AM – 02:15 AM, Jan 12
  • Baana Dosha
    Nripa
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 06:57 AM – 08:32 AM, 06:11 PM – 06:57 AM, Jan 12
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

Hemant
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

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
West (Pashchima)(upto Full Night)→North (Uttara)
Agnivasa
Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)(Ends at 10:20 AM)→Patala (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
West (Pashchima)(Consume barley before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 10:20 AM)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
North (Uttara)
Homahuti
Rahu
Kumbha Chakra
West
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

Raja (King)
Sun (Surya)
Mantri (Minister)
Sun (Surya)
Senapati (Commander)
Saturn (Shani)
Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)
Mercury (Budha)
Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)
Moon (Chandra)
Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)
Mars (Mangala)
Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)
Sun (Surya)
Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)
Venus (Shukra)
Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)
Mercury (Budha)
Phaladhipati (Fruits)
Saturn (Shani)

Chandrabalam

6 Favorable1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Favorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

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
Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support)Favorable
Mitra (Friendly & Favorable)Favorable
Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss)Unfavorable
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

8 Auspicious5 Inauspicious
06:57 AM – 07:14 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
07:14 AM – 09:01 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:01 AM – 10:34 AM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
10:34 AM – 12:05 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
12:05 PM – 01:46 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
01:46 PM – 03:44 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
03:44 PM – 05:57 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
05:57 PM – 08:13 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
08:13 PM – 10:24 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
10:24 PM – 12:35 AM, Jan 12
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
12:35 AM – 02:49 AM, Jan 12
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:49 AM – 05:05 AM, Jan 12
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:05 AM – 06:57 AM, Jan 12
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
06:57 AM – 07:14 AM
07:14 AM – 09:01 AM
09:01 AM – 10:34 AM
10:34 AM – 12:05 PM
12:05 PM – 01:46 PM
01:46 PM – 03:44 PM
03:44 PM – 05:57 PM
05:57 PM – 08:13 PM
08:13 PM – 10:24 PM
10:24 PM – 12:35 AM, Jan 12
12:35 AM – 02:49 AM, Jan 12
02:49 AM – 05:05 AM, Jan 12
05:05 AM – 06:57 AM, Jan 12
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872586
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.219837°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461051
Modified Julian Day
61051
Rata Die (RD)
739627
National & Julian Dates
National Date
21 Pausha, 1947
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1947
Julian Date
December 29, 2025 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

4 Day Festivals & Events

Kalashtami

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Kalashtami 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 Kalashtami 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.

Masik Krishna Janmashtami

Major Festival

Grand annual celebration of the divine appearance of Bhagavan Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Deity
Lord Shri Krishna (Bhagavan Vasudeva / Yogeshwara)
Significance

Krishna Janmashtami carries profound spiritual, philosophical, and cultural significance for humanity: 1. Restoration of Dharma: Lord Krishna’s incarnation embodies the immortal promise of the Bhagavad Gita (4.7-8) that whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness rises, the Divine descends to protect the virtuous and re-establish truth. 2. The Path of Karma Yoga: Lord Krishna’s teachings impart the eternal wisdom of selfless action—performing one's sacred duty with devotion without attachment to selfish rewards. 3. Purification and Liberation: In the Shrimad Bhagavatam and Padma Purana, observing the Janmashtami fast with pure devotion is declared to dissolve lifetimes of accumulated karmas, bestow mental clarity, grant progeny to the childless, and awaken divine love (Prema Bhakti) in the heart.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Midnight Janmotsav Aarti at 12:00 AM with conch and bell chimes.
  • ✦Panchamrit Abhisheka with 108 Shaligram or Laddu Gopal darshan.
  • ✦Rocking Bal Gopal in decorated cradles (Jhula Darshan).

Ravi Yoga

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Ravi Yoga 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 Ravi Yoga 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.

Aadal Yoga

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Aadal Yoga 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 Aadal Yoga 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

5 Limbs
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

1

The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.

Nakshatra

2

The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.

Yoga

3

The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.

Karana

4

Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.

Vara

5

The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.