Varanasi

2027-01-07

Tithi

Amavasya अमावस्या

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	06:46	08:05	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	08:05	09:25	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	09:25	10:44	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	10:44	12:04	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	12:04	13:23	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	13:23	14:43	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	14:43	16:02	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	16:02	17:22	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	17:22	19:02	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	19:02	20:43	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	20:43	22:23	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	22:23	24:04	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	24:04	01:44	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	01:44	03:25	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	03:25	05:05	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	05:05	06:46	good

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	13:23	14:43	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	08:05	09:25	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:25	10:44	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:43	12:25	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:10 – 05:58

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:41 – 06:46

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:50 – 14:32

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:10 – 17:34

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:22 – 18:27

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:40 – 24:28

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

04:42 – 06:30

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

16:58 – 18:46

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:25 – 13:07

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:15 – 15:57

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

12:54
19:40
02:26

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mars
Mantri	Mars

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Sun सूर्य

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
2	Bharani	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
3	Krittika	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
4	Rohini	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
5	Mrigashira	Vadha वध	inauspicious
6	Ardra	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
10	Magha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
13	Hasta	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
14	Chitra	Vadha वध	inauspicious
15	Swati	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
19	Mula	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
22	Shravana	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
27	Revati	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	9	no
2	Vrishabha	8	no
3	Mithuna	7	yes
4	Karka	6	yes
5	Simha	5	no
6	Kanya	4	no
7	Tula	3	yes
8	Vrishchika	2	no
9	Dhanu	1	yes
10	Makara	12	no
11	Kumbha	11	yes
12	Meena	10	yes

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
9	Dhanu धनु	06:46	07:21
10	Makara मकर	07:21	09:06
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	09:06	10:36
12	Meena मीन	10:36	12:06
1	Mesha मेष	12:06	13:46
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	13:46	15:41
3	Mithuna मिथुन	15:41	17:56
4	Karka कर्क	17:56	20:11
5	Simha सिंह	20:11	22:26
6	Kanya कन्या	22:26	24:41
7	Tula तुला	24:41	02:56
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:56	05:11
9	Dhanu धनु	05:11	06:46

Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	06:46	07:28	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:28	08:10	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	08:10	08:53	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	08:53	09:35	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	09:35	10:18	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	10:18	11:00	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	11:00	11:43	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:43	12:25	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	12:25	13:07	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	13:07	13:50	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	13:50	14:32	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	14:32	15:15	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	15:15	15:57	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:57	16:39	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	16:39	17:22	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 36m

Ratrimana

13h 24m

Madhyahna

12:04

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 7 January 2027

On Thursday, the 7th of January 2027, the Vedic calendar for those in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:46 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:22 PM, bringing 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Ashadha. Yoga for the day is Dhruva, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-01-07. Pre-dawn, from 5:10 AM to 5:58 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Varanasi, From 1:23 PM to 2:43 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Thursday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is South; the classical recommendation is to delay South-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Shubh (6:46 AM–8:05 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Purva Ashadha nakshatra is governed by Venus, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 7 January 2027?

In Varanasi on 7 January 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:23 PM to 2:43 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Varanasi on 7 January 2027 at 6:46 AM?

Sunrise at 6:46 AM in Varanasi on 7 January 2027 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.32°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:22 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Varanasi's local horizon.

Is 7 January 2027 Amavasya?

Yes, 7 January 2027 is Amavasya (new-moon day) in the Vedic calendar as observed from Varanasi. The Amavasya tithi runs from 11:14 PM to 1:54 AM local time. Amavasya is traditionally significant for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpan), and many people observe a fast or visit temples dedicated to Shiva or Kali on this day.

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Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra

Pitru Tarpana

पितृ तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Baglamukhi Stambhana Sadhana

बगलामुखी स्तम्भन साधना

- Baglamukhi Tantra, Rudrayamala, Mantra Mahodadhi

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Dhumavati Sadhana

धूमावती साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Dhumavati Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana

भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान

- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra

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वाराणसी — 7 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:46
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:22
तिथि: अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाषाढा (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 13:23–अपराह्ण 14:43
शुभ चौघड़िया: शुभ (प्रातः 06:46–प्रातः 08:05)