📅 Daily Panchāgam – 6 January 2026 (Tuesday)

📍 Calendar & Astronomical Details

Day: Tuesday

Month:
• Amanta – Pausa
• Purnimanta – Magha

Paksha (Lunar Phase): Krishna Paksha

Ritu (Season): Shishir / Hemant (Winter)

Sunrise: ~7:13 AM

Sunset: ~5:51 PM

Moonrise: ~9:07 PM

Moonset: ~10:09 AM next day

Vikram Samvat: 2082 (Kalayukta)

Shaka Samvat: 1947 (Visvavasu)

🌙 Lunar Details

Tithi (Lunar Day)

Krishna Paksha Chaturthi from early morning (~8:01 AM) to next day.

This tithi is significant for Ganesh worship and Chaturthi‑related vrats.

Nakshatra (Star)

Ashlesha Nakshatra until ~12:17 PM

Magha Nakshatra begins ~12:17 PM onward

Rashi (Moon Sign)

Moon travels in Cancer (Karka) until ~12:17 PM and then enters Leo (Simha).

🪔 Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

⭐ Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurat: ~11:52 AM – 12:37 PM — ideal for important activities and puja.

Amrita Kalam: ~10:46 AM – 12:17 PM — excellent for spiritual practices.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yog: Sunrise to ~12:17 PM — favorable for success in most undertakings.

❌ Inauspicious (Avoid) Periods

Rahu Kalam: ~3:12 PM – 4:31 PM

Yamaganda: ~9:53 AM – 11:12 AM

Gulika Kaal: ~12:32 PM – 1:52 PM

Dur Muhurat: ~9:21 AM – 10:03 AM, ~11:12 PM – 12:05 AM ◆ Avoid starting major work during these.

🪬 Karana & Yoga

Karana:

Vishti till ~8:02 AM

Bava till ~7:21 PM

Balava from ~7:21 PM

Yoga:

Prithi till ~8:21 PM

Ayushman from ~8:21 PM onward

🪔 Festivals & Vrats (Important)

1. Sankashti Chaturthi / Angarki Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi (also called Angarki Chaturthi when on Tuesday) — a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Devotees observe fast from sunrise until moonrise and break it after seeing the moon.

It is believed to remove obstacles and bring prosperity and success.

🧿 Key Ritual Insights

Moon in Ashlesha and then Magha supports spiritual practices, especially Ganesh puja, charity, and meditation.

Auspicious muhurats around midday are excellent for starting new tasks, worship, or study.

📌 Summary – 6 January 2026

Aspect

Details

Tithi

Krishna Paksha Chaturthi

Nakshatra

Ashlesha → Magha

Festivals/Vrata

Sankashti/Angarki Chaturthi

Auspicious Times

Abhijit, amrita Kalam, Sarvartha Siddhi

Inauspicious Times

Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal

Moon Movement

Cancer → Leo

6th January 2026 is considered auspicious for Ganesh worship, spiritual rituals, and important undertakings, especially during midday muhurats.

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