Varanasi Panchang – 2 January 2026
2 January 2026, Friday · Pausha Shukla Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 2 January 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Pausha Shukla Chaturdashi tithi until 06:54 PM, followed by Purnima. Nakshatra is Mrigashira until 08:04 PM, yoga Shukla, and the Moon is in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset at 05:20 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM. Festival on this day: Pausha Purnima.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 06:54 PMthen Shukla Purnima until 03:33 PM, 3 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira until 08:04 PMthen Ardra until 05:28 PM, 3 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Mrigashira pada 2 until 09:26 AMthen Mrigashira pada 3 until 02:45 PMthen Mrigashira pada 4 until 08:04 PMthen Ardra pada 1 until 01:24 AM, 3 Jan |
| Yoga | Shukla until 01:07 PMthen Brahma until 09:05 AM, 3 Jan |
| Karana | Garaja until 08:38 AMthen Vanija until 06:54 PMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 05:12 AM, 3 Janthen Bava until 03:33 PM, 3 Jan |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishabha until 09:26 AMthen Mithuna until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
| Day length | 10 h 36 min |
| Night length | 13 h 24 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:02 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 12:16 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:57 AM – 05:51 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:25 AM – 06:44 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:48 PM – 02:30 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:20 PM – 05:47 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:20 PM – 06:40 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:20 PM – 09:48 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:35 PM – 12:29 AM, 3 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:41 PM – 04:00 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:04 AM – 09:23 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:51 AM – 09:34 AM 12:23 PM – 01:06 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:59 PM – 01:25 AM, 3 Jan |
| Bhadra | 06:54 PM – 05:12 AM, 3 Jan |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:44 AM – 08:04 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 08:04 AM – 09:23 AM |
| Amrit | 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Kaal | 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Shubh | 12:02 PM – 01:22 PM |
| Rog | 01:22 PM – 02:41 PM |
| Udveg | 02:41 PM – 04:00 PM |
| Char | 04:00 PM – 05:20 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:20 PM – 07:01 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:01 PM – 08:41 PM |
| Labh | 08:41 PM – 10:22 PM |
| Udveg | 10:22 PM – 12:02 AM, 3 Jan |
| Shubh | 12:02 AM, 3 Jan – 01:43 AM, 3 Jan |
| Amrit | 01:43 AM, 3 Jan – 03:23 AM, 3 Jan |
| Char | 03:23 AM, 3 Jan – 05:04 AM, 3 Jan |
| Rog | 05:04 AM, 3 Jan – 06:44 AM, 3 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:44 AM – 07:38 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 07:38 AM – 09:23 AM |
| Kumbha | 09:23 AM – 10:54 AM |
| Meena | 10:54 AM – 12:22 PM |
| Mesha | 12:22 PM – 02:00 PM |
| Vrishabha | 02:00 PM – 03:58 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:58 PM – 06:11 PM |
| Karka | 06:11 PM – 08:29 PM |
| Simha | 08:29 PM – 10:43 PM |
| Kanya | 10:43 PM – 12:56 AM, 3 Jan |
| Tula | 12:56 AM, 3 Jan – 03:12 AM, 3 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 03:12 AM, 3 Jan – 05:29 AM, 3 Jan |
| Dhanu | 05:29 AM, 3 Jan – 06:44 AM, 3 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishabha → South until 09:26 AMMithuna → West until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Pausha |
| Amanta Month | Pausha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 2 January 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Pausha Shukla Chaturdashi until 06:54 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 2 January 2026?
Pausha Purnima.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 2 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 10:43 AM – 12:02 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 2 January 2026?
Mrigashira nakshatra until 08:04 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 2 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:23 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:57 AM – 05:51 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 08:04 AM – 09:23 AM, Amrit 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM, Shubh 12:02 PM – 01:22 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 2 January 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:44 AM and sunset at 05:20 PM.