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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Daily Panchang

Shukla Paksha

Thursday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Ashtami till night, then Navami begins. Ashtami is an intense day. New ventures are traditionally avoided. The Moon is in Ashwini nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Bharani. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (12:10 – 12:52) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (13:50 – 15:09). The Moon is in Mesha rashi and the Sun in Makara.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Shukla Ashtami

      from Previous day 22:07 till 20:45

    • then

      Shukla Navami

      20:45 – Next day 19:52

    Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.

  • Thursday

    Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.

  • AmantaPausha
    PurnimantaPausha

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Ashwini · Pada 1

      from 03:33 till Next day 02:58

    Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.

    • Siddha

      from Previous day 17:12 till 14:47

    • then

      Sadhya

      14:47 – Next day 12:45

    An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Vishti

      from Previous day 22:07 till 09:22

    • then

      Bava

      09:22 – 20:45

    • then

      Balava

      20:45 – Next day 08:15

    Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.

Day at a glance

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 for picking 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.

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Shukla Ashtami · Thu

00061218Shubh · 07:14 – 08:33Rog · 08:33 – 09:53Udveg · 09:53 – 11:12Chal · 11:12 – 12:31Labh · 12:31 – 13:50Amrit · 13:50 – 15:09Kaal · 15:09 – 16:29Shubh · 16:29 – 17:48Amrit · 17:48 – 19:29Chal · 19:29 – 21:09Rog · 21:09 – 22:50Kaal · 22:50 – 00:31Labh · 00:31 – 02:12Udveg · 02:12 – 03:52Shubh · 03:52 – 05:33Amrit · 05:33 – 07:14Dhanam · 07:14 – 08:33Sugam · 08:33 – 09:53Soram · 09:53 – 11:12Uthi · 11:12 – 12:31Amirdha · 12:31 – 13:50Visham · 13:50 – 15:09Rogam · 15:09 – 16:29Laabam · 16:29 – 17:48Amirdha · 17:48 – 19:29Visham · 19:29 – 21:09Rogam · 21:09 – 22:50Laabam · 22:50 – 00:31Dhanam · 00:31 – 02:12Sugam · 02:12 – 03:52Soram · 03:52 – 05:33Uthi · 05:33 – 07:14Brahma Muhurta · 05:27 – 06:20Abhijit Muhurta · 12:10 – 12:52Amrit Kaal · 19:56 – 21:30Rahu Kaal · 13:50 – 15:09Yamaganda Kaal · 07:14 – 08:33Gulika Kaal · 09:53 – 11:12Varjyam · 23:03 – 00:37Jupiter · 07:14 – 08:07Mars · 08:07 – 09:00Sun · 09:00 – 09:53Venus · 09:53 – 10:45Mercury · 10:45 – 11:38Moon · 11:38 – 12:31Saturn · 12:31 – 13:24Jupiter · 13:24 – 14:17Mars · 14:17 – 15:09Sun · 15:09 – 16:02Venus · 16:02 – 16:55Mercury · 16:55 – 17:48Moon · 17:48 – 18:55Saturn · 18:55 – 20:02Jupiter · 20:02 – 21:09Mars · 21:09 – 22:16Sun · 22:16 – 23:24Venus · 23:24 – 00:31Mercury · 00:31 – 01:38Moon · 01:38 – 02:45Saturn · 02:45 – 03:52Jupiter · 03:52 – 05:00Mars · 05:00 – 06:07Sun · 06:07 – 07:14

Jan 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 19m
07:14
08:33
09:53
11:12
12:31
13:50
15:09
16:29

Night periods

8·1h 41m
17:48
19:29
21:09
22:50
00:31
02:12
03:52
05:33

Daytime periods

8·1h 19m
07:14
08:33
09:53
11:12
12:31
13:50
15:09
16:29

Night periods

8·1h 41m
17:48
19:29
21:09
22:50
00:31
02:12
03:52
05:33
05:27–06:20
12:10–12:52
19:56–21:30
13:50–15:09
07:14–08:33
09:53–11:12
23:03–00:37

Daytime hours

12·53 min
07:14
08:07
09:00
09:53
10:45
11:38
12:31
13:24
14:17
15:09
16:02
16:55

Night hours

12·1h 7m
17:48
18:55
20:02
21:09
22:16
23:24
00:31
01:38
02:45
03:52
05:00
06:07

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on January 18, 2024?
On January 18, 2024, Shukla Ashtami lasts till 20:45, then Shukla Navami begins.
What is the nakshatra on January 18, 2024?
The nakshatra is Ashwini and the yoga is Siddha.
When are sunrise and sunset on January 18, 2024?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset is at 17:48.
When is Rahu Kaal on January 18, 2024?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 13:50 to 15:09. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.