Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Daily Almanac
Today is Wednesday, in the Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Chaturdashi till night, then Amavasya begins. Chaturdashi is an intense day. Take big decisions with care. The Moon is in Mula nakshatra till night, then Purva Ashadha. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal, 12:28 to 13:46. The Moon and the Sun are both in Dhanu rashi.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Margashirsha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 22:25 upto Same day 20:11
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then
Amavasya
Same day 20:11 Next day 17:27
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaMargashirshaPurnimantaPausha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Mula
Prev day 21:11 upto Same day 19:39
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then
Purva Ashadha
Same day 19:39 Next day 17:38
Sharp nakshatra — favours decisive action, surgery, and matters needing focused force.
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Dhruva
Same day 00:21 upto Same day 21:16
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then
Vyaghata
Same day 21:16 Next day 17:48
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Prev day 22:25 upto Same day 09:22
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then
Shakuni
Same day 09:22 Same day 20:11
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then
Chatushpada
Same day 20:11 Next day 06:52
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Krishna Chaturdashi · Wed
Jan 10
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8·1h 18m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:51 | ||
| 09:5111:10 | ||
| 11:1012:28 | ||
| 12:2813:46 | ||
| 13:4615:05 | ||
| 15:0516:23 | ||
| 16:2317:41 |
Night periods
8·1h 42m| 17:4119:23 | ||
| 19:2321:05 | ||
| 21:0522:46 | ||
| 22:4600:28 | ||
| 00:2802:10 | ||
| 02:1003:51 | ||
| 03:5105:33 | ||
| 05:3307:15 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 18m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:51 | ||
| 09:5111:10 | ||
| 11:1012:28 | ||
| 12:2813:46 | ||
| 13:4615:05 | ||
| 15:0516:23 | ||
| 16:2317:41 |
Night periods
8·1h 42m| 17:4119:23 | ||
| 19:2321:05 | ||
| 21:0522:46 | ||
| 22:4600:28 | ||
| 00:2802:10 | ||
| 02:1003:51 | ||
| 03:5105:33 | ||
| 05:3307:15 |
| 05:26→06:20 | ||
| 13:40→15:10 | ||
| 12:28→13:46 | ||
| 08:33→09:51 | ||
| 11:10→12:28 | ||
| 04:40→06:10 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:1508:07 | ||
| 08:0708:59 | ||
| 08:5909:51 | ||
| 09:5110:44 | ||
| 10:4411:36 | ||
| 11:3612:28 | ||
| 12:2813:20 | ||
| 13:2014:12 | ||
| 14:1215:05 | ||
| 15:0515:57 | ||
| 15:5716:49 | ||
| 16:4917:41 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:4118:49 | ||
| 18:4919:57 | ||
| 19:5721:05 | ||
| 21:0522:12 | ||
| 22:1223:20 | ||
| 23:2000:28 | ||
| 00:2801:36 | ||
| 01:3602:44 | ||
| 02:4403:51 | ||
| 03:5104:59 | ||
| 04:5906:07 | ||
| 06:0707:15 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on January 10, 2024?
- The tithi on January 10, 2024 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What nakshatra is active on January 10, 2024?
- Mula nakshatra is active, with Dhruva yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 10, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 17:41.
- When is Rahu Kalam on January 10, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 12:28–13:46. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.



