Varanasi Panchang – 3 January 2026
3 January 2026, Saturday · Pausha Shukla Purnima · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 3 January 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Pausha Shukla Purnima tithi until 03:33 PM, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Ardra until 05:28 PM, yoga Brahma, and the Moon is in Mithuna. Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset at 05:21 PM. Rahu Kaal is 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:24 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 03:33 PMthen Krishna Pratipada until 12:30 PM, 4 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra until 05:28 PMthen Punarvasu until 03:11 PM, 4 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ardra pada 3 until 12:06 PMthen Ardra pada 4 until 05:28 PMthen Punarvasu pada 1 until 10:51 PMthen Punarvasu pada 2 until 04:16 AM, 4 Jan |
| Yoga | Brahma until 09:05 AMthen Indra until 05:16 AM, 4 Janthen Vaidhriti until 01:47 AM, 5 Jan |
| Karana | Bava until 03:33 PMthen Balava until 01:59 AM, 4 Janthen Kaulava until 12:30 PM, 4 Jan |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mithuna until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
| Day length | 10 h 37 min |
| Night length | 13 h 24 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:03 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:41 AM – 12:24 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:33 AM – 09:59 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:57 AM – 05:51 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:25 AM – 06:44 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:49 PM – 02:31 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:21 PM – 05:47 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:21 PM – 06:41 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:21 PM – 09:49 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:36 PM – 12:29 AM, 4 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:22 PM – 02:42 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 06:44 AM – 08:04 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 06:44 AM – 07:26 AM 07:26 AM – 08:09 AM |
| Varjyam | 04:20 AM, 4 Jan – 05:46 AM, 4 Jan |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 06:44 AM – 08:04 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 08:04 AM – 09:23 AM |
| Rog | 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Udveg | 10:43 AM – 12:03 PM |
| Char | 12:03 PM – 01:22 PM |
| Labh | 01:22 PM – 02:42 PM |
| Amrit | 02:42 PM – 04:01 PM |
| Kaal | 04:01 PM – 05:21 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 05:21 PM – 07:01 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:01 PM – 08:42 PM |
| Shubh | 08:42 PM – 10:22 PM |
| Amrit | 10:22 PM – 12:03 AM, 4 Jan |
| Char | 12:03 AM, 4 Jan – 01:43 AM, 4 Jan |
| Rog | 01:43 AM, 4 Jan – 03:24 AM, 4 Jan |
| Kaal | 03:24 AM, 4 Jan – 05:04 AM, 4 Jan |
| Labh | 05:04 AM, 4 Jan – 06:45 AM, 4 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:44 AM – 07:34 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 07:34 AM – 09:19 AM |
| Kumbha | 09:19 AM – 10:50 AM |
| Meena | 10:50 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Mesha | 12:18 PM – 01:56 PM |
| Vrishabha | 01:56 PM – 03:54 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:54 PM – 06:08 PM |
| Karka | 06:08 PM – 08:25 PM |
| Simha | 08:25 PM – 10:39 PM |
| Kanya | 10:39 PM – 12:52 AM, 4 Jan |
| Tula | 12:52 AM, 4 Jan – 03:09 AM, 4 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 03:09 AM, 4 Jan – 05:26 AM, 4 Jan |
| Dhanu | 05:26 AM, 4 Jan – 06:45 AM, 4 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mithuna → West until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
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 3 January 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Pausha Shukla Purnima until 03:33 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 3 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 09:23 AM – 10:43 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 3 January 2026?
Ardra nakshatra until 05:28 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 3 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:24 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:57 AM – 05:51 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 08:04 AM – 09:23 AM, Labh 01:22 PM – 02:42 PM, Amrit 02:42 PM – 04:01 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 3 January 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:44 AM and sunset at 05:21 PM.