Vasant Panchami
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. Schools and households place books and instruments before her image; yellow is worn to mark the arrival of spring.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Panchami
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Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
- AmantaMaghaPurnimantaMagha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Purva Bhadrapada
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Uttara Bhadrapada
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Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
Parigha
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Shiva
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Bava
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Balava
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Friday, January 23, 2026