Sunday, January 21, 2024
Daily Panchang
Sunday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Putrada Ekadashi till night, then Dwadashi begins. Ekadashi is a fasting day for many devotees. The Moon is in Rohini nakshatra till early morning the next day, then Mrigashira. Abhijit Muhurta (12:11 – 12:53) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (16:31 – 17:50). The Moon is in Vrishabha rashi and the Sun in Makara.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Pausha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Putrada Ekadashi
from Previous day 19:27 till 19:27
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Shukla Dwadashi
19:27 – Next day 19:52
Ekadashi — observed as a fasting day by many. Spiritually significant and reflective.
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Sunday
Sunday — ruled by the Sun. A day of vitality and authority; good for leadership tasks and self-care.
- AmantaPaushaPurnimantaPausha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Rohini · Pada 1
from 03:09 till Next day 03:52
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Shukla
from Previous day 11:05 till 09:46
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Brahma
09:46 – Next day 08:46
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vanij
from Previous day 19:27 till 07:24
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Vishti
07:24 – 19:27
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then
Bava
19:27 – Next day 07:36
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 Ekadashi · Sun
Jan 21
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 20m| 07:1308:33 | ||
| 08:3309:53 | ||
| 09:5311:12 | ||
| 11:1212:32 | ||
| 12:3213:51 | ||
| 13:5115:11 | ||
| 15:1116:31 | ||
| 16:3117:50 |
Night periods
8·1h 40m| 17:5019:31 | ||
| 19:3121:11 | ||
| 21:1122:51 | ||
| 22:5100:32 | ||
| 00:3202:12 | ||
| 02:1203:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:13 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 20m| 07:1308:33 | ||
| 08:3309:53 | ||
| 09:5311:12 | ||
| 11:1212:32 | ||
| 12:3213:51 | ||
| 13:5115:11 | ||
| 15:1116:31 | ||
| 16:3117:50 |
Night periods
8·1h 40m| 17:5019:31 | ||
| 19:3121:11 | ||
| 21:1122:51 | ||
| 22:5100:32 | ||
| 00:3202:12 | ||
| 02:1203:52 | ||
| 03:5205:33 | ||
| 05:3307:13 |
| 05:26–06:20 | ||
| 12:11–12:53 | ||
| 00:34–02:13 | ||
| 16:31–17:50 | ||
| 12:32–13:51 | ||
| 15:11–16:31 | ||
| 19:38–21:16 |
Daytime hours
12·53 min| 07:1308:07 | ||
| 08:0709:00 | ||
| 09:0009:53 | ||
| 09:5310:46 | ||
| 10:4611:39 | ||
| 11:3912:32 | ||
| 12:3213:25 | ||
| 13:2514:18 | ||
| 14:1815:11 | ||
| 15:1116:04 | ||
| 16:0416:57 | ||
| 16:5717:50 |
Night hours
12·1h 7m| 17:5018:57 | ||
| 18:5720:04 | ||
| 20:0421:11 | ||
| 21:1122:18 | ||
| 22:1823:25 | ||
| 23:2500:32 | ||
| 00:3201:39 | ||
| 01:3902:46 | ||
| 02:4603:52 | ||
| 03:5204:59 | ||
| 04:5906:06 | ||
| 06:0607:13 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on January 21, 2024?
- On January 21, 2024, Putrada Ekadashi lasts till 19:27, then Shukla Dwadashi begins.
- What is the nakshatra on January 21, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Rohini and the yoga is Shukla.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 21, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset is at 17:50.
- When is Rahu Kaal on January 21, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 16:31 to 17:50. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



