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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 19 January 2028

23, PaushaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2084 Gujarati Samvat
19
January 2028
Wednesday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna Janmashtami∞Yoga:DhritiMarana Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 12:29 PM
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 05:43 AM, Jan 20
Next: Vishakha

Yoga

Ends at 03:23 PM
Next: Shula

Karana

Ends at 12:29 PM
Next: Taitila

Vara

Wednesday
Weekday (Mercury (Budha))
Ruler: Mercury (Budha)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
06:57 AM (Sunrise)12:0005:53 PM (Sunset)00:0006:57 AM, Jan 20 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 12:29 PM)
Navami
Nakshatra
Swati (Ends at 05:43 AM, Jan 20)
Vishakha
Yoga
Dhriti (Ends at 03:23 PM)
Shula
Karana
Kaulava (Ends at 12:29 PM)
Taitila (Ends at 12:11 AM, Jan 20)
Garaja

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
06:57 AM
Sunset
05:53 PM
Sun Sign: Capricorn (Makara)Day Length (Dinamana): 10h 55mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:25 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
01:26 AM
Moonset
11:50 AM
Moon Sign: Libra (Tula)Night Length (Ratrimana): 13h 4m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 12:29 PM• Next: Navami
DhritiEnds at 03:23 PM• Next: Shula
Weekday
Wednesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Pausha
SwatiEnds at 05:43 AM, Jan 20• Next: Vishakha
Karana
Kaulava(12:29 PM)Taitila(12:11 AM, Jan 20)Garaja(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Magha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
Moon Sign
Libra (Tula)(till Full Night)→ Scorpio (Vrischika) (from Full Night)
Sun Sign
Capricorn (Makara)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Nakshatra Padas
Swati (Pada 1)11:39 AMSwati (Pada 2)05:38 PMSwati (Pada 3)11:40 PMSwati (Pada 4)05:43 AM, Jan 20Vishakha (Pada 1)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 274.23°Moon Longitude: 187.37°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2084 · Shaka 1949
Vikram Samvat
2084Raudra
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
5(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Durmatiupto 04:29 PM, Saturday, 17 April 2027
Next Samvat
Dundubhi(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Magha(Purnimanta)
Pausha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings8 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)7 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    05:13 AM – 06:05 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    05:39 AM – 06:57 AM
  • None
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:14 PM – 02:58 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    05:53 PM – 06:19 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    05:53 PM – 07:11 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    07:19 PM – 08:55 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:59 PM – 12:51 AM, Jan 20
Auspicious Yogas (8)1 Active
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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 Periods10 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 12:25 PM – 01:47 PM
  • Yamaganda
    08:19 AM – 09:41 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    11:03 AM – 12:25 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    12:03 PM – 12:47 PM
  • Varjyam
    11:18 AM – 12:54 PM
  • Baana Dosha
    Nripa
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 06:57 AM – 05:43 AM, Jan 20
Inauspicious Yogas (9)3 Active
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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
Uttarayana
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 12:29 PM)→Patala (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 12:29 PM)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
South-West
Homahuti
Rahu
Kumbha Chakra
West
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

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

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
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable
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

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

6 Auspicious7 Inauspicious
06:57 AM – 08:31 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
08:31 AM – 10:04 AM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
10:04 AM – 11:36 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
11:36 AM – 01:16 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
01:16 PM – 03:15 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
03:15 PM – 05:28 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
05:28 PM – 07:44 PM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
07:44 PM – 09:55 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:55 PM – 12:05 AM, Jan 20
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
12:05 AM – 02:19 AM, Jan 20
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
02:19 AM – 04:35 AM, Jan 20
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
04:35 AM – 06:40 AM, Jan 20
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
06:40 AM – 06:57 AM, Jan 20
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
06:57 AM – 08:31 AM
08:31 AM – 10:04 AM
10:04 AM – 11:36 AM
11:36 AM – 01:16 PM
01:16 PM – 03:15 PM
03:15 PM – 05:28 PM
05:28 PM – 07:44 PM
07:44 PM – 09:55 PM
09:55 PM – 12:05 AM, Jan 20
12:05 AM – 02:19 AM, Jan 20
02:19 AM – 04:35 AM, Jan 20
04:35 AM – 06:40 AM, Jan 20
06:40 AM – 06:57 AM, Jan 20
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5129
Kali Ahargana
1873324
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.248048°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461789
Modified Julian Day
61789
Rata Die (RD)
740365
National & Julian Dates
National Date
28 Pausha, 1949
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1949
Julian Date
January 6, 2028 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

2 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).

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.