Thursday, January 29, 2026
Daily Almanac
Today is Thursday. The tithi is Ekadashi until 13:55, after which Dwadashi runs until 11:09 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Rohini until 07:31, then Mrigashira until 05:28 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Indra until 20:26, then Vaidhriti until 16:57 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 13:55) to Bava (until 00:32 (tomorrow)) and then to Balava (until 11:09 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 13:55 to 15:16. The Moon transits Taurus rashi while the Sun sits in Capricorn.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Magha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Jaya Ekadashi
Prev day16:36Same day13:55
Shukla Dwadashi
Same day13:55Next day11:09
Ekadashi — observed as a fasting day by many. Spiritually significant and reflective.
Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
- AmantaMaghaPurnimantaMagha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Rohini
Prev day09:26Same day07:31
Mrigashira
Same day07:31Next day05:28
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
Indra
Prev day23:52Same day20:26
Vaidhriti
Same day20:26Next day16:57
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Vishti
Same day03:17Same day13:55
Bava
Same day13:55Next day00:32
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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.
Shukla Ekadashi · Thu
Jan 29
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8·1h 21m| 07:1008:31 | ||
| 08:3109:52 | ||
| 09:5211:13 | ||
| 11:1312:34 | ||
| 12:3413:55 | ||
| 13:5515:16 | ||
| 15:1616:36 | ||
| 16:3617:57 |
Night periods
8·1h 39m| 17:5719:36 | ||
| 19:3621:15 | ||
| 21:1522:55 | ||
| 22:5500:34 | ||
| 00:3402:13 | ||
| 02:1303:52 | ||
| 03:5205:31 | ||
| 05:3107:10 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 21m| 07:1008:31 | ||
| 08:3109:52 | ||
| 09:5211:13 | ||
| 11:1312:34 | ||
| 12:3413:55 | ||
| 13:5515:16 | ||
| 15:1616:36 | ||
| 16:3617:57 |
Night periods
8·1h 39m| 17:5719:36 | ||
| 19:3621:15 | ||
| 21:1522:55 | ||
| 22:5500:34 | ||
| 00:3402:13 | ||
| 02:1303:52 | ||
| 03:5205:31 | ||
| 05:3107:10 |
| 05:25→06:17 | ||
| 12:12→12:55 | ||
| 04:34→06:02 | ||
| 13:55→15:16 | ||
| 07:10→08:31 | ||
| 09:52→11:13 | ||
| 00:09→01:37 |
Daytime hours
12·54 min| 07:1008:04 | ||
| 08:0408:58 | ||
| 08:5809:52 | ||
| 09:5210:46 | ||
| 10:4611:40 | ||
| 11:4012:34 | ||
| 12:3413:28 | ||
| 13:2814:22 | ||
| 14:2215:16 | ||
| 15:1616:10 | ||
| 16:1017:03 | ||
| 17:0317:57 |
Night hours
12·1h 6m| 17:5719:03 | ||
| 19:0320:09 | ||
| 20:0921:15 | ||
| 21:1522:22 | ||
| 22:2223:28 | ||
| 23:2800:34 | ||
| 00:3401:40 | ||
| 01:4002:46 | ||
| 02:4603:52 | ||
| 03:5204:58 | ||
| 04:5806:04 | ||
| 06:0407:10 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on January 29, 2026?
- The tithi on January 29, 2026 is Shukla Ekadashi.
- What nakshatra is active on January 29, 2026?
- Rohini nakshatra is active, with Indra yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 29, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset is at 17:57.
- When is Rahu Kalam on January 29, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 13:55–15:16. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.

