Varanasi Panchang for Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (also known as Banaras, Kashi). All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 25.3176° N, 82.9739° E.
Varanasi Panchang at a glance
- In Varanasi on 5 January 2027, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 8:40 PM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:14 PM on 6 Jan (IST).
- The nakshatra in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is Jyeshtha until 3:07 AM on 6 Jan, then Mula until 6:08 AM on 7 Jan (IST).
- The yoga in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is Ganda until 12:43 PM, then Vriddhi until 1:32 PM on 6 Jan (IST).
- The karana in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is Gara until 7:26 AM, then Vanija until 8:40 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 9:56 AM on 6 Jan (IST).
- Sunrise in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 5:21 PM (IST).
- In Varanasi on 5 January 2027, moonrise is at 4:41 AM and moonset is at 3:08 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 2:42 PM to 4:02 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 9:24 AM to 10:43 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 12:03 PM to 1:22 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 11:42 AM to 12:24 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Varanasi on 5 January 2027.
- The Moon in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is in Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 3:07 AM on 6 Jan, then Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 10:44 PM on 7 Jan (IST).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Pausha (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2084.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Tuesday |
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until Krishna Chaturdashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha until Mula until |
| Yoga | Ganda until Vriddhi until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until |
| Moon sign | Vrishchika (Scorpio) until Dhanu (Sagittarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 37 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 23 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Varanasi
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Bhaum Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
- Masik Shivaratri (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturdashi prevails at the middle of the night (Nishita).
Texts for this day
- Maha Shivaratri Puja Source-backed: Shiva Purana 4.38.85: the Shivaratri vow may be kept every month.
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva observance.
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti is customarily sung after the Chalisa on Tuesday.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Tuesday is customarily dedicated to Hanuman.
- Shivaratri Vrat Katha Editorial link: the Shivaratri story for the monthly Shivaratri.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Margashirsha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Pausha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2084 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1949 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- In Varanasi on 5 January 2027, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 8:40 PM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:14 PM on 6 Jan (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 2:42 PM to 4:02 PM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- The nakshatra in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is Jyeshtha until 3:07 AM on 6 Jan, then Mula until 6:08 AM on 7 Jan (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is from 11:42 AM to 12:24 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 10:43 AM–12:03 PM, Amrit 12:03 PM–1:22 PM, Shubh 2:42 PM–4:02 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- Sunrise in Varanasi on 5 January 2027 is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 5:21 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Varanasi on 5 January 2027?
- Panchak is not in effect in Varanasi on 5 January 2027.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Varanasi at 25.3176° N, 82.9739° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology