Choghadiya for Varanasi — 2027-01-18 · kundlit

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Choghadiya — Varanasi18 January 2027

Choghadiya

06:46 – 08:06

First favourable daytime window: Amrit

Local time · Varanasi

Somavara · Pausha · Shukla Paksha

सोमवार · पौष · शुक्ल पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Dashami

दशमी

Nakshatra

Krittika

कृत्तिका

Yoga

Shubha

शुभ

Karana

Garaja

गरज

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

Waxing Gibbous

Sunrise 06:46 — Sunset 17:30 · day 10h 44m

≈ 73% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Dashamiदशमीtill 10:27then Ekadashiएकादशीtill 31:50
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2349°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Varanasi's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	08:06	09:27	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:47	12:08	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:28	14:49	inauspicious

#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

13:55 – 14:38

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:18 – 17:42

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:30 – 18:35

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:44 – 24:32

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

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

Bhadra21:13 – 07:50

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

09:54 – 11:23

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:38 – 15:21

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:21 – 16:04

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

Makara#10

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:56
15:28
21:00
02:32

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 (till 25 Feb 2028)

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mercury
Sasyadhipati	Saturn

#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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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

Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Tula

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
3	Krittika

#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.

#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.

#Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

10h 44m

Ratrimana

13h 16m

Madhyahna

12:08

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

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5128
Kali Ahargana	1872958
Julian Day	2461423.5
Modified Julian Day	61423
Rata Die	739999
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 28, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Magha 5, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 18 January 2027

On Monday, the 18th of January 2027, the Vedic calendar in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:46 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:30 PM, bringing 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dashami of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Krittika. The day carries the Shubha yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-01-18. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 5:10 AM to 5:58 AM.

In Varanasi, Rahu Kala runs from 8:06 AM to 9:27 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Monday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Amrit choghadiya, running 6:46 AM to 8:06 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Krittika nakshatra is under the lordship of Sun, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Varanasi's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 18 January 2027?

In Varanasi on 18 January 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:06 AM to 9:27 AM. 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 18 January 2027 at 6:46 AM?

Sunrise at 6:46 AM in Varanasi on 18 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 (5:30 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.

What yoga is operative in Varanasi on 18 January 2027?

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वाराणसी — 18 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:46
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:30
तिथि: दशमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: कृत्तिका (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शुभ
करण: गरज, वणिज
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: वृषभ → मिथुन
सूर्य राशि: मकर

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:46	08:06	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	08:06	09:27	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	09:27	10:47	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	10:47	12:08	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	12:08	13:28	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	13:28	14:49	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	14:49	16:10	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	16:10	17:30	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	17:30	19:10	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	19:10	20:49	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	20:49	22:28	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	22:28	24:08	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	24:08	01:47	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	01:47	03:27	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	03:27	05:06	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	05:06	06:46	neutral

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
10	Makara मकर	06:46	08:21
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	08:21	09:56
12	Meena मीन	09:56	11:21
1	Mesha मेष	11:21	13:01
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	13:01	14:56
3	Mithuna मिथुन	14:56	17:11
4	Karka कर्क	17:11	19:31
5	Simha सिंह	19:31	21:41
6	Kanya कन्या	21:41	23:56
7	Tula तुला	23:56	02:11
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:11	04:31
9	Dhanu धनु	04:31	06:36
10	Makara मकर	06:36	06:46

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Agni अग्नि	06:46	07:29	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:29	08:12	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:12	08:55	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:55	09:38	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:38	10:21	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:21	11:04	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:04	11:46	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	11:46	12:29	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	12:29	13:12	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	13:12	13:55	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	13:55	14:38	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:38	15:21	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	15:21	16:04	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	16:04	16:47	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	16:47	17:30	inauspicious