Reading the day’s panchang…
Thursday, 8 January 2026
The 6th day of the waning moon, in the month of Magha during Shishir ritu.
Tithi
Shashthi
until 7:05 am
Vara
Thursday
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
until 12:24 pm
Yoga
Saubhagya
until 5:25 pm
Karana
Gara
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Magha
Ritu
Shishir
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2082
Sunrise 7:09 am to sunset 5:57 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 | Sagittarius | 23.8° | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 26.4° | Direct |
| Mars | Sagittarius | 24.1° | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 15.7° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 26.2° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Sagittarius | 24.1° | Direct |
| Saturn | Pisces | 2.4° | Direct |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 17.6° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 17.6° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.