Friday, January 12, 2024
Daily Panchang
Friday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Pratipada till afternoon, then Dvitiya begins. Pratipada is a good day for new beginnings. The Moon is in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra till afternoon, then Shravana. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Abhijit Muhurta (12:08 – 12:50) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (11:10 – 12:29). The Moon is in Makara rashi and the Sun in Dhanu.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Pausha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Pratipada
from Previous day 17:27 till 14:23
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then
Shukla Dvitiya
14:23 – Next day 11:11
Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Ashadha
from Previous day 17:38 till 15:18
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then
Shravana
15:18 – Next day 12:49
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Harshana
from Previous day 17:48 till 14:04
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then
Vajra
14:04 – Next day 10:13
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Bava
from 03:57 till 14:23
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then
Balava
14:23 – Next day 00:48
A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Shukla Pratipada · Fri
Jan 12
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 19m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:52 | ||
| 09:5211:10 | ||
| 11:1012:29 | ||
| 12:2913:47 | ||
| 13:4715:06 | ||
| 15:0616:24 | ||
| 16:2417:43 |
Night periods
8·1h 41m| 17:4319:24 | ||
| 19:2421:06 | ||
| 21:0622:47 | ||
| 22:4700:29 | ||
| 00:2902:10 | ||
| 02:1003:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:15 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 19m| 07:1508:33 | ||
| 08:3309:52 | ||
| 09:5211:10 | ||
| 11:1012:29 | ||
| 12:2913:47 | ||
| 13:4715:06 | ||
| 15:0616:24 | ||
| 16:2417:43 |
Night periods
8·1h 41m| 17:4319:24 | ||
| 19:2421:06 | ||
| 21:0622:47 | ||
| 22:4700:29 | ||
| 00:2902:10 | ||
| 02:1003:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:15 |
| 05:26–06:21 | ||
| 12:08–12:50 | ||
| 09:31–10:58 | ||
| 11:10–12:29 | ||
| 15:06–16:24 | ||
| 08:33–09:52 | ||
| 18:53–20:19 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:1508:07 | ||
| 08:0708:59 | ||
| 08:5909:52 | ||
| 09:5210:44 | ||
| 10:4411:36 | ||
| 11:3612:29 | ||
| 12:2913:21 | ||
| 13:2114:13 | ||
| 14:1315:06 | ||
| 15:0615:58 | ||
| 15:5816:51 | ||
| 16:5117:43 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:4318:51 | ||
| 18:5119:58 | ||
| 19:5821:06 | ||
| 21:0622:13 | ||
| 22:1323:21 | ||
| 23:2100:29 | ||
| 00:2901:36 | ||
| 01:3602:44 | ||
| 02:4403:52 | ||
| 03:5204:59 | ||
| 04:5906:07 | ||
| 06:0707:15 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on January 12, 2024?
- On January 12, 2024, Shukla Pratipada lasts till 14:23, then Shukla Dvitiya begins.
- What is the nakshatra on January 12, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha and the yoga is Harshana.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 12, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 17:43.
- When is Rahu Kaal on January 12, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 11:10 to 12:29. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



