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Krishna Ashtami Chitra
Panchang

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Margashirsha Vikrama Samvat 2081 Krishna Paksha
Sunrise 07:15 IST, New Delhi
Sunset 17:43 IST, New Delhi
Moon in Tula Libra
Vara Ravivara Lord: Surya (Sun)
Pancha Anga

Five Limbs of the Day

01 — Vara · Weekday

Day

Sunday · Ravivara

Ruling Planet

Surya (Sun)

02 — Tithi · Lunar Day

Tithi at Sunrise

Krishna Ashtami

Position

23 of 30 · Krishna Paksha (waning moon)

Tithi Ends

10:24 IST

03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion

Nakshatra at Sunrise

Chitra

Position & Lord

14 of 27 · Lord: Mars

Nakshatra Ends

18:15 IST

04 — Yoga

Yoga at Sunrise

Sukarma

Position

7 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude

Yoga Ends

17:28 IST

05 — Karana · Half Tithi

Karana at Sunrise

Kaulava

Note

Each tithi is divided into two karanas; this is the karana prevailing at sunrise.

Daily Timings

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods (IST)

Abhijit Muhurta — Most Auspicious

12:05 – 12:53

The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.

Rahu Kala

Period

16:24 – 17:43

Significance

Ruled by Rahu. Traditionally avoided for new beginnings, travel, or important decisions. Occurs in a different 1.5-hour slot each day of the week.

Gulika Kala

Period

13:48 – 15:06

Significance

Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.

Calendar Context

Hindu Calendar

Lunar Month Margashirsha
Paksha Krishna Waning moon
Vikrama Samvat 2081