Reading the day’s panchang…
Sunday, 6 March 1983
The 8th day of the waning moon, in the month of Adhika Phalguna during Vasant ritu.
Tithi
Ashtami
until 7:46 am
Vara
Sunday
Nakshatra
Anuradha
until 8:42 am
Yoga
Vajra
until 6:36 am
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Adhika Phalguna
Ritu
Vasant
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2039
Sunrise 6:45 am to sunset 6:31 pm, with the periods worth planning around.
Eight divisions of the daylight hours, each carrying its own character.
Rashi placement for each of the nine grahas.
| Graha | Rashi | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aquarius | 21.5° | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 18.3° | Direct |
| Mars | Pisces | 13.5° | Direct |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 4.9° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 16.6° | Direct |
| Venus | Pisces | 20.4° | Direct |
| Saturn | Libra | 10.4° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Gemini | 6.8° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Sagittarius | 6.8° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.