Varanasi Panchang – 23 January 2026
23 January 2026, Friday · Magha Shukla Panchami · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 23 January 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Varanasi shows Magha Shukla Panchami tithi until 01:47 AM, 24 Jan, followed by Shashthi. Nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada until 02:33 PM, yoga Parigha, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset at 05:35 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:49 AM – 12:10 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:48 AM – 12:32 PM. Festival on this day: Vasant Panchami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 01:47 AM, 24 Janthen Shukla Shashthi until 12:40 AM, 25 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until 02:33 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada until 02:16 PM, 24 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Purva Bhadrapada pada 3 until 08:34 AMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 4 until 02:33 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada pada 1 until 08:31 PMthen Uttara Bhadrapada pada 2 until 02:27 AM, 24 Jan |
| Yoga | Parigha until 03:59 PMthen Shiva until 02:01 PM, 24 Jan |
| Karana | Bava until 02:11 PMthen Balava until 01:47 AM, 24 Janthen Kaulava until 01:16 PM, 24 Jan |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Makara |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 08:34 AMthen Meena until 01:36 PM, 25 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
| Day length | 10 h 50 min |
| Night length | 13 h 9 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:10 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:48 AM – 12:32 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:31 AM – 08:07 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:59 AM – 05:52 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:26 AM – 06:45 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:58 PM – 02:42 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:35 PM – 06:02 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:35 PM – 06:54 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:35 PM – 09:58 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:44 PM – 12:36 AM, 24 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:49 AM – 12:10 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:53 PM – 04:14 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:06 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:55 AM – 09:38 AM 12:32 PM – 01:15 PM |
| Varjyam | 12:02 AM, 24 Jan – 01:37 AM, 24 Jan |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:45 AM – 08:34 AM 08:34 AM – 01:36 PM, 25 Jan |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:45 AM – 08:06 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 08:06 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Amrit | 09:27 AM – 10:49 AM |
| Kaal | 10:49 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Shubh | 12:10 PM – 01:31 PM |
| Rog | 01:31 PM – 02:53 PM |
| Udveg | 02:53 PM – 04:14 PM |
| Char | 04:14 PM – 05:35 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:35 PM – 07:14 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:14 PM – 08:53 PM |
| Labh | 08:53 PM – 10:31 PM |
| Udveg | 10:31 PM – 12:10 AM, 24 Jan |
| Shubh | 12:10 AM, 24 Jan – 01:48 AM, 24 Jan |
| Amrit | 01:48 AM, 24 Jan – 03:27 AM, 24 Jan |
| Char | 03:27 AM, 24 Jan – 05:06 AM, 24 Jan |
| Rog | 05:06 AM, 24 Jan – 06:44 AM, 24 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Makara | 06:45 AM – 08:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Kumbha | 08:00 AM – 09:31 AM |
| Meena | 09:31 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Mesha | 11:00 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Vrishabha | 12:38 PM – 02:35 PM |
| Mithuna | 02:35 PM – 04:49 PM |
| Karka | 04:49 PM – 07:07 PM |
| Simha | 07:07 PM – 09:21 PM |
| Kanya | 09:21 PM – 11:33 PM |
| Tula | 11:33 PM – 01:50 AM, 24 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 01:50 AM, 24 Jan – 04:07 AM, 24 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:07 AM, 24 Jan – 06:12 AM, 24 Jan |
| Makara | 06:12 AM, 24 Jan – 06:44 AM, 24 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 08:34 AMMeena → North until 01:36 PM, 25 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Magha |
| Amanta Month | Magha |
| Ritu | Shishir |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 23 January 2026?
In Varanasi, it is Magha Shukla Panchami until 01:47 AM, 24 Jan.
Which festival or vrat is on 23 January 2026?
Vasant Panchami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 23 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is 10:49 AM – 12:10 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 23 January 2026?
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra until 02:33 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 23 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:48 AM – 12:32 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:59 AM – 05:52 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 08:06 AM – 09:27 AM, Amrit 09:27 AM – 10:49 AM, Shubh 12:10 PM – 01:31 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 23 January 2026?
Sunrise in Varanasi is at 06:45 AM and sunset at 05:35 PM.