Today’s Panchang, January 20, 2024: According to Drik Panchang, Dashami and Ekadashi tithi of Shukla Paksha will be celebrated on January 20, with many devotees participating in the monthly Karthigai festival. It involves lighting rows of oil lamps in homes and on the streets during the day and in the evening. Devotees are encouraged to continue their regular rituals and prayers while considering the tithi, auspicious dates and unfavorable times to gain insight into the day’s activities and avoid potential obstacles.

Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset on January 20

The sun is expected to rise at 7:14 am and set at 5:50 pm. On January 21, moonrise is expected at 1:06 pm and moonset is expected at 3:26 pm.

Tithi, Nakshatra and Rashi details for 20th January

Dashami Tithi is expected to remain in effect till 7:26 pm, after which Ekadashi Tithi will begin. Krittika Nakshatra is expected to remain in effect till 3:09 am on January 21 after which Rohini Nakshatra will be in effect. It is estimated that the Moon will remain in Aries till 8:53 am and then shift to Taurus. Sun is estimated to be situated in Capricorn.

Auspicious time on 20th January

The astrological outlook of the day highlights the auspicious timings, which include Brahma Muhurta from 5:27 am to 6:21 am, Abhijit Muhurta from 12:11 pm to 12:53 pm, Abhijit Muhurta from 5:47 pm to 6:14 pm Till 12:00 pm, twilight time is included. Vijay Muhurta from 2:18 pm to 3:00 pm. Additionally, Sayana Sandhya Muhurta is expected to occur between 5:50 PM to 7:10 PM, while Pratha Sandhya Muhurta can be observed from 5:54 AM to 7:14 AM. The auspicious Amrit Kalam Muhurta is considered to be from 12:43 AM to 2:20 AM.

Inauspicious time on 20th January

The auspicious muhurat or inauspicious time for the day is as follows: Rahu Kaal is estimated to be from 9:53 am to 11:13 am. The time frame for Gulikai Kalam is expected to be between 7:14 am to 8:34 am, while the Yamaganda Muhurta is expected to be in effect from 1:52 pm to 3:11 pm. Finally, Banna Muhurta is expected to happen in Chora from 12:19 am on January 21 and last till the whole night.