📅 Daily Panchang – 08 january 2026 (Thursday)

🕉️ General Details

Vikram Samvat: 2082 (Kalayukta)

Shaka Samvat: 1947 (Visvavasu)

Lunar Month (Purnimanta): Magha

Lunar Month (Amanta): Pausa

Paksha: krishna Paksha (waning phase)

Ritu: hemant (Pre‑Winter)

Ayanam: Dakshinayan (Sun moving southward)

Day: thursday (Guruwar)

Sun in Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Moon Rashi: simha (Leo) until evening, then moves to Kanya (Virgo) later — regional timings may vary slightly.

🌙 Tithi, Nakshatra, yoga & Karana

Tithi (Lunar Day):

Krishna Paksha Shashthi – starts early morning (~6:33 AM) and continues till next day.

Nakshatra:

Purva Phalguni — until ~12:24 PM

Uttara Phalguni — after ~12:24 PM onward.

Yoga:

Saubhagya Yoga — until ~5:25 PM

Shobhana Yoga — from ~5:25 PM onward.

Karana:

Garija Karana — till ~6:43 PM

Vanija Karana — from ~6:43 PM onward.

☀️ Sun & moon Timing

Sunrise: ~6:37 AM

Sunset: ~5:53 PM

Moonrise: ~10:40 PM

Moonset: Next day ~10:57 AM (approx; timings vary slightly by location).

⏱️ Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

🌟 Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurat (Prime Auspicious Time): ~12:12 PM – 12:54 PM

Amrit Kaal: Early morning ~5:52 AM – 7:30 AM (particularly good for spiritual practice, meditation, puja)

Brahma Muhurat: ~5:01 AM – 5:49 AM (excellent for meditation and early rituals)

⚠️ Inauspicious Times (Avoid if possible)

Rahu Kalam: ~1:39 PM – 3:04 PM

Yamagandam: ~6:37 AM – 8:01 AM

Gulikai Kalam: ~9:26 AM – 10:50 AM

Dur Muhurtam: ~10:22 AM – 11:07 AM and ~2:53 PM – 3:38 PM

Varjyam: ~7:59 PM – 9:40 PM (restricts starting important events).

🧘 Meaning of Panchang Elements

🕉️ Tithi – Shashthi

The sixth lunar day of krishna Paksha; generally good for devotional activities, charity, and introspection. Starting many religious observances and worship routines is considered favorable.

⭐ Nakshatra – Purva Phalguni / Uttara Phalguni

Purva Phalguni supports harmony, creativity, and relaxation, while Uttara Phalguni favors relationships, practical planning, and stable decisions.

🧘 Yoga – Saubhagya / Shobhana

Saubhagya Yoga brings auspiciousness and fortune; good for spiritual work and family events.

Later Shobhana Yoga enhances clarity and beneficial interactions.

🪶 Karana – Garija / Vanija

These describe half‑day segments that help refine auspicious timing; Garija is suitable for calm activities, while Vanija supports exchange and trade‑like actions.

🪔 Daily Guidance (Based on Panchang)

✔️ Good For

Early morning puja, meditation, mantra chanting, and charity

Starting educational or artistic pursuits

Planning and calm contemplation

❌ Avoid

Starting new contracts or ventures during Rahu, Gulikai, or Yamagandam

Major financial commitments or negotiations during Dur Muhurat periods

🕉️ Summary Table

Element

Detail

Date

8 january 2026, Thursday

Tithi

Krishna Paksha Shashthi

Nakshatras

Purva Phalguni → Uttara Phalguni

Yoga

Saubhagya → Shobhana

Karana

Garija → Vanija

Sunrise

~6:37 AM

Sunset

~5:53 PM

Auspicious MUHURTAS

Abhijit, Amrit, Brahma

Inauspicious Periods

Rahu, Yamagandam, Gulikai, Dur Muhurat, Varjyam

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