Makar Sankranti
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayana, the auspicious northward journey of the Sun. Celebrated with kite flying, sweets, and harvest rituals.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Tritiya
Prev day 11:11 Same day 08:00
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Shukla Chaturthi
Same day 08:00 Next day 04:59
Tritiya — a generally auspicious day. Suited for travel and joyful occasions.
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Sunday
Sunday — ruled by the Sun. A day of vitality and authority; good for leadership tasks and self-care.
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Pausha · Magha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Dhanishta
Prev day 12:49 Same day 10:22
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Shatabhisha
Same day 10:22 Next day 08:06
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Vyatipata
Same day 06:21 Next day 02:39
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Gar
Prev day 21:35 Same day 08:00
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Vanij
Same day 08:00 Same day 18:28
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Vishti
Same day 18:28 Next day 04:59
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Sunday, January 14, 2024