📅 Daily Panchang – 08 january 2026 (Thursday)🕉️ General DetailsVikram 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 & KaranaTithi (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 TimingSunrise: ~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 TimingsAbhijit 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 – ShashthiThe
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 PhalguniPurva Phalguni supports
harmony, creativity, and relaxation, while
Uttara Phalguni favors
relationships, practical planning, and stable decisions.
🧘 Yoga – Saubhagya / ShobhanaSaubhagya Yoga brings auspiciousness and fortune; good for
spiritual work and family events.Later
Shobhana Yoga enhances clarity and beneficial interactions.
🪶 Karana – Garija / VanijaThese 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 ForEarly morning
puja, meditation, mantra chanting, and charityStarting
educational or artistic pursuitsPlanning and calm contemplation
❌ AvoidStarting new contracts or ventures during
Rahu, Gulikai, or YamagandamMajor financial commitments or negotiations during Dur Muhurat periods
🕉️ Summary TableElementDetailDate8 january 2026, Thursday
TithiKrishna Paksha Shashthi
NakshatrasPurva Phalguni → Uttara Phalguni
YogaSaubhagya → Shobhana
KaranaGarija → Vanija
Sunrise~6:37 AM
Sunset~5:53 PM
Auspicious MUHURTASAbhijit, Amrit, Brahma
Inauspicious PeriodsRahu, Yamagandam, Gulikai, Dur Muhurat, Varjyam
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