Friday, January 5, 2024
Sunrise
07:15
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:38
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Tula
Libra
Vara
Shukravara
Lord: Shukra (Venus)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Friday · Shukravara
Ruling Planet
Shukra (Venus)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Krishna Navami
Position
24 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
Tithi Ends
23:43 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Chitra
Position & Lord
14 of 27 · Lord: Mars
Nakshatra Ends
19:44 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Sukarma
Position
7 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
06:46 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Taitila
Note
Each tithi is divided into two karanas; this is the karana prevailing at sunrise.
Daily Timings
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods (IST)
Abhijit Muhurta — Most Auspicious
12:02 – 12:50
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
11:08 – 12:26
Significance
Ruled by Rahu. Traditionally avoided for new beginnings, travel, or important decisions. Occurs in a different 1.5-hour slot each day of the week.
Gulika Kala
Period
07:15 – 08:33
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Margashirsha
Paksha
Krishna
Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat
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