22 January 2025 Panchang: 22 January 2025 is Wednesday. This is the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month, which will last till 03:19 pm. After this Navami Tithi will begin. Today Moon is transiting in Virgo and Swati Nakshatra will remain till 02:35 am. Along with this, Shula Yoga will also remain effective throughout the day and till 04:36 pm.
Rahukaal time:
On Wednesday, Rahukaal will be from 12:32 pm to 01:51 pm. During this time one should avoid doing any auspicious work, because this time is considered inauspicious.
Hindu calendar and its importance
Hindu calendar is also known as Vedic calendar. It is used for accurate calculation of time and period. Panchang mainly consists of five parts (organs):
- date: It is based on the position of the Moon and indicates a particular day.
- constellation: refers to one of the 27 constellations that come in the path of the Moon.
- wise: According to the sequence of seven days.
- sum:Special position of Sun and Moon.
- Karan: Half of Tithi is called Karan.
Panchang is used for information about auspicious time, Rahukaal, sunrise, sunset, moon position, Hindu months, pakshas and fasts and festivals. It is an important means of determining time in Hinduism.
Auspicious time of 22 January 2025
Ashtami date of Magh Krishna Paksha:
- Ashtami Tithi will remain till 03:19 pm. After this Navami Tithi will start.
Shula Yoga:
- It will cross the whole night and remain till 04:36 in the morning.
Swati Nakshatra:
- Will be effective till 02:35 pm.
Fasts and festivals:
- Today is Kalashtami fast. Bhairava form of Lord Shiva is worshiped on this day. Devotees observe fast on this day and obtain the blessings of Lord Bhairav.
Special time:
- Amrit Kaal: 06:06 AM to 07:42 AM
- Twilight time: 06:23 pm to 07:25 pm
- Vijay Muhurta: 02:23 pm to 03:25 pm
- Nishith Muhurat: 11:41 pm to 12:20 am
- wee hours: 04:03 am to 05:08 am
22 January 2025: Time of Rahukaal
Rahukaal timings according to cities are as follows:
| City | Rahukaal time |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:33 pm to 01:52 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:50 pm to 02:14 pm |
| Chandigarh | 12:34 pm to 01:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 12:18 pm to 01:38 pm |
| Bhopal | 12:32 pm to 01:54 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:48 am to 01:10 am |
| Ahmedabad | 12:51 pm to 02:13 pm |
| Chennai | 12:20 pm to 01:47 pm |
Avoid starting any auspicious work during Rahukaal.
sunrise and sunset time
- Sunrise: 07:13 am
- sunset: 05:51 pm
Importance of Kalashtami
On 22 January 2025 kalashtami fast Will be celebrated. This fast is dedicated to the Bhairava form of Lord Shiva. Devotees observing fast on this day perform special prayers. It is considered very auspicious to visit the temples of Lord Bhairav and worship him on the day of Kalashtami.
By observing Kalashtami fast one gets victory over enemies, problems in life are removed and one gets blessings of Lord Bhairav. There is also a tradition of feeding food especially to a black dog on this day, which is considered auspicious and beneficial.
