Vedic Panchang·Varanasi, India

Vedic Panchang in VaranasiWednesday, 13 December 2028

The Nepali date for this day isn't published yet.

Pausha Krishna Dwadashi · Vikram Samvat 2085 · Shaka 1950

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Waning Moon

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

Pancha Anga · the five limbs

Tithi
Krishna Dwadashi until 12:56 PM
then Krishna Trayodashi until 10:50 AM, Thu, Dec 14
Nakshatra
Swati until 10:19 AM
Pada 4 · lord Rahu · then Vishakha until 8:52 AM, Thu, Dec 14
Yoga
Atiganda until 2:20 PM
then Sukarman until 11:25 AM, Thu, Dec 14
Karana
Taitila until 12:56 PMGaraja until 11:51 PMVanija until 10:50 AM, Thu, Dec 14
Vara
Budhavara (Wednesday)
Day lord Mercury

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

Sun & Moon

Sunrise
6:34 AM
Day length 10 h 35 min
Sunset
5:09 PM
Night length 13 h 26 min
Moonrise
3:33 AM
Moonset
2:37 PM
Moon sign
Tula
enters Vrischika at 3:13 AM, Thu, Dec 14
Sun sign
Vrischika
Lunar month
Pausha (Purnimanta) · Krishna paksha
Amanta: Margashirsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana

The day at a glance

☀ 6:34 AM11:52 AM midday5:09 PM ☾
Rahu Yama Gulika Abhijit

Good times

Brahma Muhurta
4:47 AM – 5:41 AM
the two muhurtas before sunrise, for meditation and study
Abhijit
11:31 AM – 12:13 PM
Traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
Vijaya
1:38 PM – 2:20 PM
the 11th muhurta of the day
Nishita
11:25 PM – 12:19 AM, Thu, Dec 14
the midnight muhurta

Times to avoid

Rahu Kalam
11:52 AM – 1:11 PM
Yamaganda
7:54 AM – 9:13 AM
Gulika Kalam
10:33 AM – 11:52 AM

Choghadiya

eight parts of the day and of the night

Day

  • Labh6:34 AM – 7:54 AM
  • Amrit7:54 AM – 9:13 AM
  • Kaal9:13 AM – 10:33 AM
  • Shubh10:33 AM – 11:52 AM
  • Rog11:52 AM – 1:11 PM
  • Udveg1:11 PM – 2:31 PM
  • Char2:31 PM – 3:50 PM
  • Labh3:50 PM – 5:09 PM

Night

  • Udveg5:09 PM – 6:50 PM
  • Shubh6:50 PM – 8:31 PM
  • Amrit8:31 PM – 10:11 PM
  • Char10:11 PM – 11:52 PM
  • Rog11:52 PM – 1:33 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Kaal1:33 AM – 3:14 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Labh3:14 AM – 4:54 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Udveg4:54 AM – 6:35 AM, Thu, Dec 14

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

Hora · planetary hours+
  • Mercury6:34 AM – 7:27 AM
  • Moon7:27 AM – 8:20 AM
  • Saturn8:20 AM – 9:13 AM
  • Jupiter9:13 AM – 10:06 AM
  • Mars10:06 AM – 10:59 AM
  • Sun10:59 AM – 11:52 AM
  • Venus11:52 AM – 12:45 PM
  • Mercury12:45 PM – 1:38 PM
  • Moon1:38 PM – 2:31 PM
  • Saturn2:31 PM – 3:24 PM
  • Jupiter3:24 PM – 4:16 PM
  • Mars4:16 PM – 5:09 PM
  • Sun5:09 PM – 6:16 PM
  • Venus6:16 PM – 7:24 PM
  • Mercury7:24 PM – 8:31 PM
  • Moon8:31 PM – 9:38 PM
  • Saturn9:38 PM – 10:45 PM
  • Jupiter10:45 PM – 11:52 PM
  • Mars11:52 PM – 12:59 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Sun12:59 AM – 2:06 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Venus2:06 AM – 3:14 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Mercury3:14 AM – 4:21 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Moon4:21 AM – 5:28 AM, Thu, Dec 14
  • Saturn5:28 AM – 6:35 AM, Thu, Dec 14

December 2028

Tithi at sunrise. Small numbers are the Nepali (BS) date. 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.

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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 13 December 2028 in Varanasi?
The tithi on 13 December 2028 in Varanasi is Krishna Dwadashi until 12:56pm, then Trayodashi until 10:50am on 14 Dec.
Which nakshatra is it on 13 December 2028?
The nakshatra on 13 December 2028 is Swati until 10:19am, then Vishakha until 8:52am on 14 Dec.
What are the yoga and karana on 13 December 2028?
Yoga: Atiganda until 2:20pm, then Sukarman until 11:25am on 14 Dec. Karana: Taitila until 12:56pm, then Garaja until 11:51pm, then Vanija until 10:50am on 14 Dec.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 13 December 2028 in Varanasi?
Sunrise is at 6:34am and sunset at 5:09pm (Asia/Kolkata).
What is Rahu Kalam on 13 December 2028 in Varanasi?
Rahu Kalam on 13 December 2028 in Varanasi is from 11:52am to 1:11pm. Yamaganda is 7:54am to 9:13am and Gulika is 10:33am to 11:52am.
What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 13 December 2028?
Abhijit Muhurta on 13 December 2028 in Varanasi is from 11:31am to 12:13pm, and Brahma Muhurta is 4:47am to 5:41am.

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