What is the tithi on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?

The tithi on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is Shukla Ashtami until 8:46am on 9 Dec.

Which nakshatra is it on 8 December 1948?

The nakshatra on 8 December 1948 is Shatabhisha until 12:49pm, then Purva Bhadrapada until 3:52pm on 9 Dec.

What are the yoga and karana on 8 December 1948?

Yoga: Vajra until 1:55am on 9 Dec, then Siddhi until 2:47am on 10 Dec. Karana: Vishti until 7:27pm, then Bava until 8:46am on 9 Dec.

What time is sunrise and sunset on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?

Sunrise is at 6:31am and sunset at 5:08pm (Asia/Kolkata).

What is Rahu Kalam on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?

Rahu Kalam on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is from 11:49am to 1:09pm. Yamaganda is 7:51am to 9:10am and Gulika is 10:30am to 11:49am.

What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 8 December 1948?

Abhijit Muhurta on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is from 11:28am to 12:11pm, and Brahma Muhurta is 4:44am to 5:37am.

Vedic Panchang·Varanasi, India

Vedic Panchang in VaranasiWednesday, 8 December 1948

बुधवार, मार्गशीर्ष शुक्ल पक्ष अष्टमी

Margashirsha Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2005 · Shaka 1870

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All times are local to Varanasi, India: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30).

Pancha Anga · the five limbs

Tithi: Shukla Ashtami (अष्टमी) until 8:46 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha until 12:49 PM
Pada 4 · lord Rahu · then Purva Bhadrapada until 3:52 PM, Thu, Dec 9
Yoga: Vajra until 1:55 AM, Thu, Dec 9
then Siddhi until 2:47 AM, Fri, Dec 10
Karana: Vishti until 7:27 PMBava until 8:46 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Vara: Budhavara (Wednesday) · बुधवार
Day lord Mercury

New to these terms? The five limbs of time, explained.

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Day length 10 h 37 min
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Night length 13 h 24 min
Moonrise: 12:13 PM
Moonset: 11:56 PM
Moon sign: Kumbha
Sun sign: Vrischika
Lunar month: Margashirsha (Purnimanta) · Shukla paksha
Amanta: Margashirsha
Ayana: Dakshinayana

The day at a glance

☀ 6:31 AM11:49 AM midday5:08 PM ☾

Rahu Yama Gulika Abhijit

Good times

Brahma Muhurta: 4:44 AM – 5:37 AM
the two muhurtas before sunrise, for meditation and study
Abhijit: 11:28 AM – 12:11 PM
Traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
Vijaya: 1:36 PM – 2:18 PM
the 11th muhurta of the day
Nishita: 11:23 PM – 12:17 AM, Thu, Dec 9
the midnight muhurta

Times to avoid

Rahu Kalam: 11:49 AM – 1:09 PM
Yamaganda: 7:51 AM – 9:10 AM
Gulika Kalam: 10:30 AM – 11:49 AM

Choghadiya

eight parts of the day and of the night

Day

Labh6:31 AM – 7:51 AM
Amrit7:51 AM – 9:10 AM
Kaal9:10 AM – 10:30 AM
Shubh10:30 AM – 11:49 AM
Rog11:49 AM – 1:09 PM
Udveg1:09 PM – 2:29 PM
Char2:29 PM – 3:48 PM
Labh3:48 PM – 5:08 PM

Night

Udveg5:08 PM – 6:48 PM
Shubh6:48 PM – 8:29 PM
Amrit8:29 PM – 10:09 PM
Char10:09 PM – 11:50 PM
Rog11:50 PM – 1:30 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Kaal1:30 AM – 3:11 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Labh3:11 AM – 4:51 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Udveg4:51 AM – 6:32 AM, Thu, Dec 9

Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Char is neutral (good for travel); Udveg, Rog and Kaal are best avoided.

Hora · planetary hours+

Mercury6:31 AM – 7:24 AM
Moon7:24 AM – 8:17 AM
Saturn8:17 AM – 9:10 AM
Jupiter9:10 AM – 10:03 AM
Mars10:03 AM – 10:56 AM
Sun10:56 AM – 11:49 AM
Venus11:49 AM – 12:43 PM
Mercury12:43 PM – 1:36 PM
Moon1:36 PM – 2:29 PM
Saturn2:29 PM – 3:22 PM
Jupiter3:22 PM – 4:15 PM
Mars4:15 PM – 5:08 PM

Sun5:08 PM – 6:15 PM
Venus6:15 PM – 7:22 PM
Mercury7:22 PM – 8:29 PM
Moon8:29 PM – 9:36 PM
Saturn9:36 PM – 10:43 PM
Jupiter10:43 PM – 11:50 PM
Mars11:50 PM – 12:57 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Sun12:57 AM – 2:04 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Venus2:04 AM – 3:11 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Mercury3:11 AM – 4:18 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Moon4:18 AM – 5:25 AM, Thu, Dec 9
Saturn5:25 AM – 6:32 AM, Thu, Dec 9

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1Sh. Pratipada 2Sh. Dwitiya 3Sh. Tritiya 4Sh. Chaturthi 5Sh. PanchamiVivah Panchami 6Sh. Shashthi 7Sh. Saptami 8Sh. Ashtami 9Sh. Ashtami 10Sh. Navami 11Sh. Dashami 12Sh. EkadashiGita Jayanti 13Sh. Dwadashi 14Sh. Trayodashi 15Sh. ChaturdashiDattatreya Jayanti 16🌕 Sh. Purnima 17Kr. Pratipada 18Kr. Dwitiya 19Kr. Tritiya 20Kr. Panchami 21Kr. Shashthi 22Kr. Saptami 23Kr. Ashtami 24Kr. Navami 25Kr. Dashami 26Kr. Ekadashi 27Kr. Dwadashi 28Kr. Trayodashi 29Kr. Chaturdashi 30🌑 Kr. Amavasya 31Sh. Pratipada

Tithi at sunrise. Tap a day for its full panchang. Festival days are worked out from the tithi for this place and can differ by a day between regions and traditions.

Coming up

next 60 days, for Varanasi

Gita Jayantimay vary · Mokshada EkadashiSunday, 12 December
Dattatreya Jayantimay vary · Margashirsha Purnima, Yomari PunhiWednesday, 15 December
Makar Sankranti · Maghe Sankranti in NepalFriday, 14 January
Vasant Panchami · Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami)Thursday, 3 February
Ratha Saptamimay varySaturday, 5 February

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for this place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, most often for those marked “may vary”. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar.

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Panchang questions answered for Varanasi

What is the tithi on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?: The tithi on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is Shukla Ashtami until 8:46am on 9 Dec.
Which nakshatra is it on 8 December 1948?: The nakshatra on 8 December 1948 is Shatabhisha until 12:49pm, then Purva Bhadrapada until 3:52pm on 9 Dec.
What are the yoga and karana on 8 December 1948?: Yoga: Vajra until 1:55am on 9 Dec, then Siddhi until 2:47am on 10 Dec. Karana: Vishti until 7:27pm, then Bava until 8:46am on 9 Dec.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?: Sunrise is at 6:31am and sunset at 5:08pm (Asia/Kolkata).
What is Rahu Kalam on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi?: Rahu Kalam on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is from 11:49am to 1:09pm. Yamaganda is 7:51am to 9:10am and Gulika is 10:30am to 11:49am.
What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 8 December 1948?: Abhijit Muhurta on 8 December 1948 in Varanasi is from 11:28am to 12:11pm, and Brahma Muhurta is 4:44am to 5:37am.

Calculated for Varanasi, India from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon.