January 26,2026 Daily Panchagam Details

Balasahana Suresh
📅 Date & Day

· Gregorian: Monday, 26 january 2026

· Hindu Calendar: Magh Shukla Paksha Ashtami (till evening), then Navami (waxing moon phase)

🌙 Tithi (Lunar Day)

· Shukla Paksha Ashtami (8th lunar day) — continues until about 9:18 PM IST.

· After that, Shukla Paksha Navami (9th lunar day) begins and lasts into the next day.

· This day also coincides with Bhishma Ashtami / Durga Ashtami Vrat — a day observed by devotees in some regions.

⭐ Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

· Ashwini Nakshatra — until around 12:30 PM.

· Then Bharani Nakshatra — from early afternoon into the next day.

🌞 Sun & moon Signs (Rashi)

· Moon Sign: Predominantly Mesha (Aries) on this day — indicating dynamic, energetic influence.

🕐 Auspicious & Inauspicious Times

Good Time for Key Actions

· Abhijit Muhurta: ~ 12:06 PM – 12:51 PM — excellent for important beginnings or ceremonies.

· Subha Yoga: From around 9:11 AM onwards into early next morning — favorable for auspicious work.

Inauspicious Periods (avoid starting major work)

· Rahukal: ~ 8:16 AM – 9:40 AM

· Yamagandam: ~ 11:04 AM – 12:28 PM

· Gulikai: ~ 1:52 PM – 3:16 PM

· Varjyam: ~ 9:35 PM – 11:05 PM — not ideal for new beginnings.

🧿 Yoga & Karana

· Yoga:

o Sadhya till early morning hours — good for spiritual resolution.

o Subha Yoga through most of the day — auspicious overall.

· Karana:

o Vishti (Bhadra) early hours — considered inauspicious for important starts.

o Bava daytime — generally favorable.

o Balava evening & night — supportive for activities after tithi change.

🪔 Festivals / Vrat

· Bhishma Ashtami / Durga Ashtami is observed by many devotees, especially in North and Central India, with special prayers and fasting on this eighth tithi.

☀️ Sunrise / Sunset (Indicative)

· Sunrise: ~ 7:12 AM

· Sunset: ~ 6:05 PM (values vary slightly by location)

🧘 Daily Guidance

· Morning: Best for yagna, mantra chanting, meditation, Puja, and study (especially during Abhijit).

· Afternoon–Evening: Supportive for cultural activities, family gatherings, or rituals after Auspicious yoga periods.

· Avoid: Major beginnings during Rahukal, Yamagandam, Gulikai, or Varjyam.

 

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