📅 Daily Panchāgam – 5 January 2026 (Monday)

🌞 Calendar Details

Day: Monday

Month: Pausha / Magha (depends on amanta or purnimanta calendar)

Paksha (Lunar Phase): krishna Paksha

Season (Ritu): Shishir / Hemant (Winter)

Sunrise: ~7:13 AM

Sunset: ~5:50 PM

🌙 Lunar Elements

Tithi (Lunar Day)

Krishna Paksha Dvitiya (2nd): until ~9:56 AM

Krishna Paksha Tritiya (3rd): from ~9:56 AM onwards
These tithis are used to determine auspiciousness of various rituals and pujas.

⭐ (Star Constellation)

Pushya : until ~1:24 PM (very auspicious for spiritual and worldly activities)

Ashlesha : from ~1:24 PM onwards

🪔 Karana & Yoga

Karana:

Garija until early morning

Vanija through much of the day

Vishti after ~8:54 PM

Yoga:

Vishkambha until late night

Prithi from ~10:46 PM onwards

⛅ Auspicious & Inauspicious Times

⭐ Auspicious Muhurat

Abhijit Muhurta: ~11:41 AM – 12:23 PM — ideal for important tasks or beginnings.
(Abhijit Muhurta is a mid‑day period often considered auspicious for starting ceremonies or significant work.)

❌ Inauspicious Periods

Rahu Kaal: ~08:03 AM – 09:23 AM

Yamaganda Kaal: ~10:42 AM – 12:02 PM

Gulikai Kaal: ~01:22 PM – 02:41 PM
These are generally avoided for starting new ventures or significant ceremonies.

🧿 Summary for 5 Jan 2026

Aspect

Practice/Significance

Date/Day

5 january 2026 – Monday

Tithi

Krishna Paksha Dvitiya → Tritiya

Pushya → Ashlesha

Muhurat

Abhijit (late morning)

Inauspicious

Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulikai

Ideal for

Worship, prayer, spiritual activities, study, charitable work during Pushya

Pushya  is traditionally considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth, learning, rituals, charity, and new beginnings.

🪔 Festivals & Vrat (According to )

According to the Vedic calendar of january 2026, 5th january is associated with Chandra Darshan, which marks the first sighting of the moon after Amavasya — believed to bring prosperity and is considered auspicious for spiritual activities like prayers and moon worship.

📌 Regional Variation

elements such as sunrise/sunset times, exact Rahu Kaal, and muhurat can vary slightly by city or region. Always consult a local or temple calendar for precise timings where you live.

Disclaimer:

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Kokila Chokkanathan

05/01/2026 12:58 PM