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Panchang for Thursday, 8 January 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 7:15 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Guruvara (Thursday)
Tithi
Krishna Shashthi until Fri 9 Jan, 7:06 AM
Krishna Saptami from Fri 9 Jan, 7:06 AM
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni until Thu 8 Jan, 12:24 PM
Uttara Phalguni from Thu 8 Jan, 12:24 PM
Yoga
Saubhagya until Thu 8 Jan, 5:25 PM
Shobhana from Thu 8 Jan, 5:25 PM
Karana
Gara until Thu 8 Jan, 6:44 PM
Vanija from Thu 8 Jan, 6:44 PM
Vishti (Bhadra) from Fri 9 Jan, 7:06 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Leo (Simha) until Thu 8 Jan, 6:40 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 7:15 AM
- Sunset: 5:40 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:39 AM to 6:27 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:03 PM to 12:51 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 1:45 PM to 3:03 PM
- Yamaganda: 7:15 AM to 8:33 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 9:51 AM to 11:09 AM
Choghadiya today: Amrit, Shubh, Labh timings →
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 8 January 2026?
On Thursday 8 January 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Krishna paksha Shashthi, which ends at Fri 9 Jan, 7:06 AM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 8 January 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Purva Phalguni, until Thu 8 Jan, 12:24 PM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 8 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Thursday 8 January 2026 is 1:45 PM to 3:03 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 7:15 AM and sunset is 5:40 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (12:03 PM to 12:51 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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