Monday, January 18, 2027
Sunrise
07:15
IST, New Delhi
Sunset
17:48
IST, New Delhi
Moon in
Vrishabha
Taurus
Vara
Somavara
Lord: Chandra (Moon)
Pancha Anga
Five Limbs of the Day
01 — Vara · Weekday
Day
Monday · Somavara
Ruling Planet
Chandra (Moon)
02 — Tithi · Lunar Day
Tithi at Sunrise
Shukla Dashami
Position
10 of 30 · Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)
Tithi Ends
10:25 IST
03 — Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion
Nakshatra at Sunrise
Krittika
Position & Lord
3 of 27 · Lord: Sun
Nakshatra Ends
20:59 IST
04 — Yoga
Yoga at Sunrise
Shubha
Position
23 of 27 · formed by Sun + Moon longitude
Yoga Ends
09:31 IST
05 — Karana · Half Tithi
Karana at Sunrise
Gara
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
12:07 – 12:55
The 48-minute window around solar noon. Considered the single most auspicious period of any day — ideal for beginning important work.
Rahu Kala
Period
08:34 – 09:53
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
12:31 – 13:51
Significance
Ruled by Gulika, the son of Saturn. Also considered inauspicious for starting new endeavours.
Calendar Context
Hindu Calendar
Lunar Month
Pausha
Paksha
Shukla
Waxing moon
Vikrama Samvat
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