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
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Shukla Panchami
Same day 02:28 Next day 01:46
Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Magha · Phalguna
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Purva Bhadrapada
Prev day 14:27 Same day 14:33
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Uttara Bhadrapada
Same day 14:33 Next day 14:16
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Parigha
Prev day 17:39 Same day 16:00
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Shiva
Same day 16:00 Next day 14:03
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Bava
Same day 02:28 Same day 14:10
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Balava
Same day 14:10 Next day 01:46
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Friday, January 23, 2026