Reading the day’s panchang…
Saturday, 15 February 1997
The 9th day of the waxing moon, in the month of Magha during Shishir ritu.
Tithi
Navami
until 3:10 am
Vara
Saturday
Nakshatra
Rohini
until 6:47 am
Yoga
Indra
until 12:42 pm
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Magha
Ritu
Shishir
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2053
Sunrise 6:59 am to sunset 6:22 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 | 2.8° | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 13.5° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 11.6° | Retrograde |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 15.1° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Capricorn | 11.9° | Direct |
| Venus | Capricorn | 21.3° | Direct |
| Saturn | Pisces | 11.2° | Direct |
| Rahu | Virgo | 6.8° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Pisces | 6.8° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.