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.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Jaya Ekadashi
Prev day 16:36 Same day 13:55
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Shukla Dwadashi
Same day 13:55 Next day 11:09
Ekadashi — observed as a fasting day by many. Spiritually significant and reflective.
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Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Magha · Phalguna
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Rohini
Prev day 09:26 Same day 07:31
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Mrigashira
Same day 07:31 Next day 05:28
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Indra
Prev day 23:52 Same day 20:26
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Vaidhriti
Same day 20:26 Next day 16:57
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Same day 03:17 Same day 13:55
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Bava
Same day 13:55 Next day 00:32
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.
Shukla Ekadashi · Thu
Jan 29
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 21m| 07:10 08:31 | ||
| 08:31 09:52 | ||
| 09:52 11:13 | ||
| 11:13 12:34 | ||
| 12:34 13:55 | ||
| 13:55 15:16 | ||
| 15:16 16:36 | ||
| 16:36 17:57 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 39m| 17:57 19:36 | ||
| 19:36 21:15 | ||
| 21:15 22:55 | ||
| 22:55 00:34 | ||
| 00:34 02:13 | ||
| 02:13 03:52 | ||
| 03:52 05:31 | ||
| 05:31 07:10 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 21m| 07:10 08:31 | ||
| 08:31 09:52 | ||
| 09:52 11:13 | ||
| 11:13 12:34 | ||
| 12:34 13:55 | ||
| 13:55 15:16 | ||
| 15:16 16:36 | ||
| 16:36 17:57 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 39m| 17:57 19:36 | ||
| 19:36 21:15 | ||
| 21:15 22:55 | ||
| 22:55 00:34 | ||
| 00:34 02:13 | ||
| 02:13 03:52 | ||
| 03:52 05:31 | ||
| 05:31 07:10 |
| 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| 07:10 08:04 | ||
| 08:04 08:58 | ||
| 08:58 09:52 | ||
| 09:52 10:46 | ||
| 10:46 11:40 | ||
| 11:40 12:34 | ||
| 12:34 13:28 | ||
| 13:28 14:22 | ||
| 14:22 15:16 | ||
| 15:16 16:10 | ||
| 16:10 17:03 | ||
| 17:03 17:57 |
Night hours
12 · 1h 6m| 17:57 19:03 | ||
| 19:03 20:09 | ||
| 20:09 21:15 | ||
| 21:15 22:22 | ||
| 22:22 23:28 | ||
| 23:28 00:34 | ||
| 00:34 01:40 | ||
| 01:40 02:46 | ||
| 02:46 03:52 | ||
| 03:52 04:58 | ||
| 04:58 06:04 | ||
| 06:04 07:10 |
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.