Makar Sankranti
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.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Daily Panchang
Krishna Paksha
Tuesday, Krishna Paksha. Makar Sankranti falls on this day. The tithi is Pratipada till early morning the next day, then Dvitiya begins. Pratipada is a good day for new beginnings. The Moon is in Punarvasu nakshatra till morning, then Pushya. Abhijit Muhurta (12:09 to 12:51) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (15:07 to 16:26). The Moon is in Karka rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.
Festivals on this date
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Pausha
A sacred lunar leap month, kept as a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi ยท Weekday ยท Lunar month
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Krishna Pratipada
from 03:56 till Next day 03:21
Pratipada: the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
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Tuesday
Tuesday, ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
- AmantaPaushaPurnimantaMagha
Nakshatra ยท Yoga ยท Karana
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Punarvasu
from Previous day 10:38 till 10:16
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then
Pushya
10:16 - Next day 10:28
Movable nakshatra: favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Vishkambha
from 04:38 till Next day 02:58
An inauspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a harsh relation. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Balava
from 03:56 till 15:34
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then
Kaulava
15:34 - Next day 03:21
A movable (chara) karana, one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66ยฐ) 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 timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: 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 to pick auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the seven most important windows: three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). 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, so pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Krishna Pratipada ยท Tue
Jan 14
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 19m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:52 | ||
| 09:5211:11 | ||
| 11:1112:30 | ||
| 12:3013:49 | ||
| 13:4915:07 | ||
| 15:0716:26 | ||
| 16:2617:45 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 41m| 17:4519:26 | ||
| 19:2621:07 | ||
| 21:0722:49 | ||
| 22:4900:30 | ||
| 00:3002:11 | ||
| 02:1103:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:14 |
Daytime periods
8ยท1h 19m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:52 | ||
| 09:5211:11 | ||
| 11:1112:30 | ||
| 12:3013:49 | ||
| 13:4915:07 | ||
| 15:0716:26 | ||
| 16:2617:45 |
Night periods
8ยท1h 41m| 17:4519:26 | ||
| 19:2621:07 | ||
| 21:0722:49 | ||
| 22:4900:30 | ||
| 00:3002:11 | ||
| 02:1103:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:14 |
| 05:27-06:21 | ||
| 12:09-12:51 | ||
| 07:55-09:29 | ||
| 15:07-16:26 | ||
| 09:52-11:11 | ||
| 12:30-13:49 | ||
| 18:20-19:57 |
Daytime hours
12ยท53 min| 07:1508:07 | ||
| 08:0709:00 | ||
| 09:0009:52 | ||
| 09:5210:45 | ||
| 10:4511:37 | ||
| 11:3712:30 | ||
| 12:3013:22 | ||
| 13:2214:15 | ||
| 14:1515:07 | ||
| 15:0716:00 | ||
| 16:0016:53 | ||
| 16:5317:45 |
Night hours
12ยท1h 7m| 17:4518:53 | ||
| 18:5320:00 | ||
| 20:0021:07 | ||
| 21:0722:15 | ||
| 22:1523:22 | ||
| 23:2200:30 | ||
| 00:3001:37 | ||
| 01:3702:45 | ||
| 02:4503:52 | ||
| 03:5205:00 | ||
| 05:0006:07 | ||
| 06:0707:14 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on January 14, 2025?
- On January 14, 2025, Krishna Pratipada lasts till 03:21 on 15 Jan, then Krishna Dvitiya begins.
- What is the nakshatra on January 14, 2025?
- The nakshatra is Punarvasu and the yoga is Vishkambha.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 14, 2025?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 17:45.
- When is Rahu Kaal on January 14, 2025?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 15:07 to 16:26. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.
