Today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, is the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This tithi will last till 3:22 pm, after which Dwitiya Tithi will begin. Moon is situated in Cancer today and Punarvasu Nakshatra will remain till 10:17 am. After this Pushya Nakshatra will start. There will also be a coincidence of Vaidhriti Yoga during the day.
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti 2025, the first royal bath of Mahakumbh has also started from today in Prayagraj. Let us know today’s special auspicious time, Rahukaal, and other important information.
Special fasts and festivals of 14 January 2025
- makar sankranti
- First royal bath of Prayagraj Mahakumbh
Today’s auspicious time
| auspicious time | Time |
|---|---|
| immortality period | 6:06 am to 7:42 am |
| twilight time | 6:23 pm to 7:25 pm |
| Vijay Muhurta | 2:23 pm to 3:25 pm |
| Nishith Muhurat | 11:41 pm to 12:20 am |
| wee hours | 4:03 am to 5:08 am |
Time of Rahukaal (Avoid auspicious works)
| City | Rahukaal time |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 3:07 pm to 4:26 pm |
| Mumbai | 3:34 pm to 4:57 pm |
| Chandigarh | 3:07 pm to 4:25 pm |
| Lucknow | 2:54 pm to 4:16 pm |
| Bhopal | 3:12 pm to 4:33 pm |
| Kolkata | 2:29 pm to 3:50 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 3:31 pm to 4:52 pm |
| Chennai | 3:09 pm to 4:35 pm |
sunrise and sunset time
- Sunrise: 7:14 am
- Sunset: 5:45 pm
Importance of Hindu calendar
The Hindu calendar, also known as the Vedic calendar, is the basis for accurate calculation of time and period. This calendar is made up of five parts:
- Tithi – Day according to the position of the Moon.
- Nakshatra – 27 segments of the Moon’s path.
- War – seven days.
- Yoga – Position of Sun and Moon.
- Karan – Half of the date.
In this, information about auspicious time, Rahukaal, sunrise-sunset time, and planetary positions is given.
First royal bath of Kumbh festival in Prayagraj
Today, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the first royal bath of Maha Kumbh has started in Prayagraj. Crores of devotees are earning virtue by taking bath in Ganga and Sangam. According to Vedic beliefs, this bath is considered the path to purification of the soul and attainment of salvation.
